AEW shuffled talent fast during weather chaos before Dynamite, and Bishop Dyer wants fans to knowhis surprise debut wasnt at anyones expense.
After Dyer teamed with Martin Stone, Hadar Horvitz, and Ori Gold in a pre-show loss to the Gunns, Elijah Drago, and Brady Booker, Fightful claimed indie standout Robert Martyr was originally scheduled for the bout but was pulled so Dyer could take his spot. The report also alleged that Dyer hadnt even planned to wrestlehe was just giving Paul Wight a ride and got thrown into the match when someone didnt show up.
Responding directly to the report, he took to Twitter to make it clear that his appearance wasnt about pushing anyone out. According to Dyer, there was a change to the original lineup, but it didnt involve Robert Martyr. Instead, another unnamed wrestler was supposed to be in the match, but didnt showand someone else, not Martyr, filled that role before Dyer got involved.
The comment gives fans a peek at how fluid AEW bookings can get when travel issues hitespecially during unpredictable winter storms. Despite his denial, Dyers AEW appearance led to speculation about whether the company is testing the waters with him after his WWE departure. Regardless, Dyer just seems content letting fans know he didnt leapfrog anyone for a spot.
Whats your take on Bishop Dyers AEW debut and his response to the replacement rumor? Was this just a one-time matchor is there more to come? Drop your thoughts below!
