Sammy Guevara isnt waiting around anymore. After watching Bandido earn a shot at MJFs AEW World Championship before he even had the chance, Sammy snappedand now the match is on.
During a backstage segment on AEW Collision, Guevara confronted Bandido and voiced his frustration over Bandido getting the title opportunity first. Instead of talking it out, Sammy challenged him to a singles match. Bandido didnt hesitate to accept, responding that he wouldve said yes if Sammy had just asked.
The two will settle things this Wednesday on the January 7 edition of Dynamite, in a non-title singles match. Theres no gold on the line, but the stakes are clearthis is about pride, momentum, and proving who deserves to be next in line for a shot at the top.
This personal clash comes just days after Bandido defeated Sammys tag team partner, Beast Mortos, on the December 31 Dynamite: New Years Smash special. Tension has clearly been building, and now its all coming to a head.
Before Collision went off the air, another match was added to DynamiteToni Storm vs. Marina Shafir. Storm, fresh off a tag team victory with Mina Shirakawa, now finds herself in a one-on-one situation with a very different kind of threat in the no-nonsense Shafir.
Wednesdays Dynamite is quickly stacking up with key matches, including two bouts that could reshape AEWs immediate future.
Confirmed AEW Dynamite Matches January 7, 2026:
- Sammy Guevara vs. Bandido (singles match)
- Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir
- Swerve Strickland & Hangman Page vs. HOOK & Powerhouse Hobbs (Lights Out Match)
- Jon Moxley vs. Shelton Benjamin (AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match)
Sammy vs. Bandido may not be for the title, but its personaland that often matters more. Do you think Guevara deserves a title shot if he beats Bandido? Or is Bandido still the rightful contender? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
