Multiple AEW Stars Backstage at Dynamite But Left Off-Screen

AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen delivered an action-packed night in Asheville, North Carolina, marking the show’s first-ever simulcast on MAX. While fans were treated to great matches and shocking moments, several AEW talents were noticeably absent from the action despite being backstage.

Names like Cole Karter, Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron, and Brian Cage were present at the event but didn’t make it onto the show.

Kris Statlander has been a standout in the women’s division, making her absence from this episode particularly surprising. Brian Cage also raised eyebrows by not appearing, especially given his dominant run in recent months. Rising stars Cole Karter and Harley Cameron were similarly not utilized either.

This decision comes as AEW navigates a stacked roster, especially with the fallout from Worlds End and the buildup to future events. The spotlight instead focused on key moments like Ricochet’s shocking heel turn and Julia Hart’s in-ring return, but it seems AEW still has plenty of untapped talent waiting for their moments to shine. Could these absences hint at future storylines or a shift in focus within AEW programming? Only time will tell.

What do you think AEW should do with stars like Brian Cage and Kris Statlander moving forward? Drop your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!