Mustafa Ali made headlines last year when he parted ways with WWE to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Since then, he has gained significant recognition as the TNA X-Division Champion. In an interesting turn of events, Ali was spotted backstage during this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.
The July 3 edition of AEW Dynamite’s special show, Beach Break, was packed with memorable moments and stellar matches. Highlights included Adam Page’s return to AEW television and his advancement to the semi-finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Cup. Additionally, MJF shocked the audience by turning heel and ruthlessly attacking Daniel Garcia.
It’s not uncommon for stars from other promotions to visit Dynamite, and this week was no exception. According to PWInsider, Mustafa Ali was backstage during the show in Chicago, although no further details about his visit were provided.
“TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali was backstage visiting at the AEW Dynamite: Beach Break in Chicago.”
Speculation has also arisen about Mustafa Ali potentially returning to NXT as part of WWE’s collaboration with TNA Wrestling. However, it is likely that Ali was simply visiting to catch up with friends in the industry. Nonetheless, his presence has sparked curiosity among fans, who are now wondering if he might make an appearance on AEW television in the future.
What do you think of Mustafa Ali paying a visit backstage at AEW Dynamite this week? Do you want to see him in AEW one day? Let us know in the comments section below!