Shelton Benjamin AEW In-Ring Debut Revealed

AEW fans are in for a treat as veteran wrestler Shelton Benjamin is making his highly anticipated AEW in-ring debut!

Tony Khan took to social media to announce that Benjamin will face off against Lio Rush on the October 16 episode of AEW Dynamite. This exciting match was set up during a backstage segment where MVP interrupted Lio Rush’s announcement about re-signing with AEW.

This will be a big moment for Shelton Benjamin, as he’s been a dominant force in the wrestling world for years, and fans are eager to see what he brings to AEW. With MVP at his side and tensions already rising between The Hurt Syndicate and Rush, this clash promises to be intense.

Current AEW Dynamite (10/16) Lineup:

• AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Queen Aminata
• Adam Cole Returns
• Shelton Benjamin vs. Lio Rush

Be sure to catch all the action on AEW Dynamite this Wednesday, October 16, at 8 p.m. ET on TBS. As a reminder, Ringside News will have live play-by-play coverage in our AEW Dynamite results section.

What are your thoughts on Shelton Benjamin’s AEW debut? Do you think he’ll make a big impact against Lio Rush? Let us know in the comments below!