The TNT Championship will be defended on the October 5 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Wardlow issued an open challenge via Twitter on October 3, daring someone to challenge him for the gold on the anniversary show.
AEW President Tony Khan subsequently announced that Brian Cage answered the call, so Wardlow will defend the title against him on Wednesday night.
As a result, the October 5 episode of AEW Dynamite will feature Cage's first singles match on AEW television since he lost to Ricky Starks on AEW Rampage: Grand Slam on October 8, 2021. He recently returned to AEW when he competed in the Grand Slam Golden Ticket Battle Royal on AEW Rampage: Grand Slam. He also wrestled on the October 3 episode of AEW Dark: Elevation.
Wardlow has been the defending champion since he beat Scorpio Sky on the July 6 episode of AEW Dynamite. He has defended the title against Orange Cassidy, Jay Lethal, Ryan Nemeth, and Tony Nese.
Fans can check out the updated lineup for next week below.
AEW Dynamite (10/5)
- TNT Championship: Wardlow (c) vs. Brian Cage
- MJF vs. Wheeler Yuta
- RUSH vs. Hangman Page
- Darby Allin vs. Jay Lethal
- Daniel Garcia & Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara
- National Scissoring Day
- Luchasaurus In Action
Fightful will have coverage of the show as it airs on Wednesday.
Wardlow recently stated that he is evolving, and he is ready to display a more intense side of himself. You can check out his comments here.