All Elite Wrestling will present its second annual, two-night Grand Slam this week. Queens-bred rapper Action Bronson will officially step into the squared circle for the show.
The AEW television special takes place at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. As of press time, a total of thirteen matches from Grand Slam will air on either Wednesday’s Dynamite or Friday’s Rampage.
For Rampage, Action Bronson will team up with FTW Champion HOOK to take on Matt Menard and Angelo Parker of the Jericho Appreciation Society. The four men previously got into a post-match altercation during the Zero Hour pre-show for AEW’s All Out pay-per-view on September 4.
.@actionbronson coming to the aid of the #FTW Champion #HOOK at #AEWAllOut: #ZeroHour! Watch it LIVE at https://t.co/nps7VUI9fm! pic.twitter.com/PknVbxFx0g
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 4, 2022
In addition to being his new tag team partner, Action Bronson also performs HOOK’s entrance theme music. The 23-year-old son of wrestling legend Taz comes out to the ring as Bronson’s “The Chairman’s Intent” plays in the arenas.
“The Chairman’s Intent” lives on Action Bronson’s 2017 album Blue Chips 7000. His discography also contains other studio LPs such as 2015’s Mr. Wonderful, 2018’s White Bronco, and 2022’s Cocodrillo Turbo. Bronson starred in Viceland’s food docuseries F###, That’s Delicious as well.
“You’re lookin’ at New York City right here.” @ActionBronson & @730hook warn #JerichoAppreciationSociety’s @thedaddymagic & @theangeloparker to get ready for next week.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 15, 2022
Tune in NOW to #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/hegpI5znYO
Miami-Bred Rapper Trina Also Teases Making An Appearance At Grand Slam In NYC
Grand Slam could also feature another rapper during the match between Diamanté and TBS Champion Jade Cargill. On last week’s Rampage, Diamanté teased she would bring the “baddest b####” from “the 305” to ringside with her in NYC.
Diamanté’s promo led to wrestling fans assuming that fellow Miami native Trina could be the surprise guest for Grand Slam. Trina helped fuel the speculation by liking tweets associated with the upcoming Diamanté vs Jade Cargill match.
"If you wanted competition, all you had to do is ask." @Diamantelax interrupts TBS Champ @Jade_Cargill promising to pull up & bring the "OG Baddie" to next week to Grand Slam! Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/ehjl9f37AO
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
Throughout its three-year history, AEW has highlighted several Hip Hop stars. Snoop Dogg, Lil Uzi Vert, Kevin Gates, Jermaine Dupri, and Lil Scrappy all made appearances for the promotion. Additionally, Westside Gunn recently took part in a Dynamite main event. The Griselda emcee walked out Daniel Garcia for his ROH Pure title match against then-champion Wheeler Yuta in Westside Gunn’s hometown of Buffalo, New York.
AEW’s Dynamite: Grand Slam will be broadcast live on September 21 at 8 pm ET on TBS. Rampage: Grand Slam will be broadcast on September 23 at 10 pm ET on TNT. Action Bronson and Hook versus Matt Menard and Angelo Parker airs on Friday’s Rampage. Bryan Danielson versus Jon Moxley for the vacant AEW World Championship will headline Wednesday’s Dynamite.
#AEWDynamite: Grand Slam LIVE Wed 8/7c TBS
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 19, 2022
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