{"id":153953,"date":"2026-02-27T00:52:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=153953"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:00:03","slug":"aew-dynamite-preview-3-4-26-theklas-first-championship-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2026\/02\/27\/aew-dynamite-preview-3-4-26-theklas-first-championship-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW Dynamite Preview (3\/4\/26) – Thekla\u2019s First Championship Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, AEW Dynamite has set itself a sky-mile bar for their return to El Paso, Texas, this coming Wednesday. With three matches, two championship contests, and the debut of a new women\u2019s tag team, the potential for bangers, and given the location, the ceiling might be blown off by more than just \u201cF### ICE\u201d chants. If you\u2019re someone who doesn\u2019t like politics in your wrestler, well, maybe brush up on the history of the industry<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With The IInspiration making their debut, some fans will be interested in whether this pair of Aussies has the in-ring chops to be successful in AEW. Or if AEW\u2019s philosophical differences will expose them<\/a>. Against the newly formed, but quickly becoming fan favourites, The Brawling Birds, the chances are we\u2019re going to have a good time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, plenty of fallout. Where next can the legacy feud between MJF and Hangman Adam Page<\/a>? Or for the AEW Women\u2019s World Tag Team Championship after last week\u2019s DQ finish? Hechicero returns from across the border to take on Jon Moxley. El Paso may get to host some more historic moments with the outcomes of both world title matches. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thekla vs. Thunder Rosa<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Recently returning after injury for the first time since All In Texas, Thunder Rosa is in a cursed position. Yet for the woman from the graveyards of Tijuana, Mexico, La Mera Mera isn\u2019t going to care about placement. Being the first title defence has historically been a placeholder. A position previously filled by Nyla Rose<\/a> as pin-eater. With former champion Kris Statlander still waiting to deliver her cosmic killer karma, some might be looking past Rosa.<\/p>\n

Thunder Rosa has slipped down the pecking order over time. The former AEW and NWA Women\u2019s World champion has lacked prominence since vacating the top prize. Perhaps even confidence.<\/p>\n

Yet, Rosa\u2019s return against Julia Hart was strong. Her character performance and conviction were not so shaky. As an opportunity, win or lose, Rosa has a chance to assert herself in a strong, dynamic pack of women. It\u2019s do-or-die time. We\u2019re nearly out of the limited spotlight era of AEW\u2019s women\u2019s division.<\/a><\/p>\n

But, against a champion who is toxic and dangerous and will likely have assistance, the odds are stacked. This match has the potential to be explosive for both women. For sickos, a chance to see what both the new champion and division stalwart can offer.<\/p>\n

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This Wednesday, 3\/4!<\/p>\n

With #AEWRevolution<\/a> just two short weeks away, Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite<\/a> will be absolutely can't-miss!<\/p>\n

Tune in LIVE at 8\/7c on @TBSNetwork<\/a> + @SportsOnMAX<\/a>, THIS WEDNESDAY! pic.twitter.com\/jUwA0E0z32<\/a><\/p>\n

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n