AEW Rampage Preview: House of Black vs. Rush & Andretti, Anna Jay Returns, and More

One big thing: The House of Black takes on a new tag team challenge

The House of Black (Buddy Matthews & Malakai Black) will face the new pairing of Action Andretti & Lio Rush in a tag team bout on tonight’s AEW Rampage.

Why it matters:

• This match could impact future contention in the Trios division
• It’s the first time Andretti and Rush have teamed together
• The House of Black is looking to reassert their dominance in the tag team scene

By the numbers:

• House of Black’s previous Trios Title reign: 175 days, 8 defenses
• Malakai and Buddy’s tag team record: 2-1
• Lio Rush and Buddy Matthews’ last singles match: PWG BOLA 2022

Anna Jay returns from Stardom tour

Anna Jay makes her AEW return after a three-month absence, facing Robyn Renegade.

Key details:

• Anna Jay competed in Stardom’s 5Star Grand Prix Tournament in August
• She scored 6 points in the tournament, with wins over notable opponents
• Robyn Renegade is seeking her first singles victory of 2024

Other matches to watch:

• Konosuke Takeshita vs. Angelico
• Willow Nightingale vs. Taya Valkyrie
• The Acclaimed in tag team action

What’s next:

• AEW Collision: Grand Slam 2024 airs tomorrow night
• Features a Tornado Trios match, Lumberjack Strap match, and more
• Dynamite’s 5th Anniversary episode next week in Pittsburgh

Will the House of Black’s experience give them the edge, or can the high-flying duo of Andretti and Rush pull off an upset? Share your predictions in the comments below!