Speedball Mike Bailey Makes AEW Debut, Officially Signs – The first hour of Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite featured the opening match of the International Championship Eliminator Tournament, as The Beast Mortos went one-on-one with a mystery Wild Card opponent. The surprise competitor turned out to be none other than “Speedball” Mike Bailey, making his highly anticipated AEW in-ring debut.
Bailey’s arrival follows weeks of teaser vignettes, generating speculation about his involvement in the company. In his first AEW match, he delivered an exciting, fast-paced contest against Mortos. Both competitors showcased their respective styles, with Mortos utilizing his power and Bailey countering with his signature speed and striking ability.
The match saw an even exchange of offense, but in the end, Bailey secured the win after landing a well-placed spinning heel kick, pinning Mortos for the victory. With this win, Bailey moves forward in the tournament and is now set to face the winner of Orange Cassidy vs. Hechicero next week on AEW Dynamite.
The International Championship Eliminator Tournament will culminate at AEW Dynasty, where the tournament winner will earn a shot at Kenny Omega’s AEW International Championship. With Bailey’s impressive debut, he has quickly established himself as a strong contender in the tournament, adding an intriguing new element to AEW’s already stacked roster.
After the match, Tony Khan announced that “Speedball” Mike Bailey had signed with the company, and he posted Bailey’s “All Elite” graphic.
Speedball Mike Bailey Makes AEW Debut, Officially Signs
