AEW announces details for tribute to legends of Memphis wrestling

AEW has revealed some more information about the tribute to the legends of Memphis wrestling that’s taking place on Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite.

It was announced today that the legends that AEW is paying tribute to will include Angelo Poffo & Randy Savage, Lance Russell, Eddie & Tommy Gilbert, Brian Christopher, Austin Idol, Dave Brown, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and Jimmy Valiant.

Poffo, Savage, Russell, Eddie & Tommy Gilbert, and Christopher are being honored posthumously.

Wednesday’s Dynamite is taking place at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. Southaven is part of the greater Memphis area.

Cody & Dustin Rhodes vs. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix), Riho vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women’s Championship, Kenny Omega & Hangman Page vs. Private Party (Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy), and Sammy Guevara vs. Christopher Daniels are the matches that have been announced for Wednesday’s Dynamite.

Jon Moxley will also reveal if he’s accepting Chris Jericho’s offer to join the Inner Circle on Wednesday’s show, and Cody will announce whether or not he accepts MJF’s stipulations for a match at Revolution.