Don Callis announced that Darby Allin will face Andrade El Idolo at Dynasty for an opportunity at MJF’s AEW World Championship.
Kenny Omega will be challenging MJF for the title at Dynasty after securing number one contendership over Swerve Strickland. But that’s not to say they are the only two vying for the title held by MJF, with former challenger Brody King and fellow “Pillars” Jack Perry and Darby Allin also hunting for their shot at “The Devil.”
During Wednesday’s “AEW Dynamite” Allin came out to call out the champion for his own opportunity, prompting Don Callis to then emerge alongside Andrade, Lance Archer, El Clon, and Hechicero, saying he had a message from MJF.
According to Callis, MJF said that Allin could get his title shot if he can beat a chosen member of Callis’ family at the upcoming pay-per-view. And, much to the surprise of himself, Andrade was picked to be that member.
.@TheDonCallis Family has a message from @The_MJF. If @DarbyAllin can beat a hand picked member of The Family, he’ll grant Darby a title shot!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max pic.twitter.com/Nmo84WbtpR
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 2, 2026
This will be the first time Andrade and Allin face one another in singles action since the former has returned to AEW, and their altogether. Andrade beat Allin the first time they met in 2022, and then they met in a Coffin match which Allin won. Andrade has also made it clear he wants a shot at the title, and hasn’t been too impressed with being forced to work with MJF.
Willie Mack has addressed growing speculation surrounding his status with AEW after a series of social media posts led many fans to believe he had quietly exited the company. The confusion began when Mack shared several messages expressing frustration over his lack of in‑ring opportunities, prompting widespread assumptions that he was no longer under contract.
In one of the posts, Mack wrote, “When ya boy is about to become a homeless superhero because the booker doesn’t think he’s worth the money,” adding the hashtag #WhereTheBestWrestle. He followed with another message that shed light on his ongoing struggle for consistent work: “It’s like for two years straight I’d call every week and ask if you got anything for me? You signed right? You still getting paid right? I want to wrestle.”
The comments quickly circulated across wrestling media, with many interpreting them as confirmation that Mack had parted ways with AEW. However, Mack directly refuted those reports, responding with a simple correction: “Wrong, still there.” He also clarified that he is not working on a per‑appearance basis, confirming that he remains under contract with the company.
Mack’s posts paint a clear picture of his current situation — he is still signed, but frustrated by limited usage. Since joining AEW, Mack has appeared sporadically, with most of his matches taking place under the ROH banner rather than on AEW television. His most recent match came in December 2025, when he teamed with Aaron Solo in a losing effort against Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia.
Despite the lack of AEW activity, Mack has stayed busy on the independent scene. He continues to take bookings and remains a regular presence for Juggalo Championship Wrestling. Over the course of his career, Mack has held championships in Lucha Underground, TNA, NWA, and JCW, and was a standout performer in PWG.
His situation stands in contrast to Lady Frost, whose AEW contract officially expired on April 1, making her a confirmed free agent with reported interest from multiple promotions.
For now, Mack remains part of AEW, but his public comments highlight ongoing concerns about his role and visibility. Whether those frustrations lead to a renewed push or further tension remains to be seen.
When ya boy is about to become a homeless superhero because the booker doesn’t think he’s worth the money. #WhereTheBestWrestle
— Willie Mack {JRB} (@Willie_Mack) April 1, 2026
It’s like for 2 years straight I’d call every week and ask if you got anything for me? You signed right? You still getting paid right? I want to Wrestle.
— Willie Mack {JRB} (@Willie_Mack) April 1, 2026
Willie Mack Clarifies AEW Status After Frustration-Fueled Social Media Posts
Bron Breakker has officially been cleared to return to in-ring competition following hernia surgery, but his absence from a featured WrestleMania 42 match is not due to medical concerns.
According to the Wrestling Observer, WWE made a deliberate creative decision to book Seth Rollins against Gunther at WrestleMania 42, rather than moving forward with the originally expected Rollins vs Breakker match.
Breakker has been out of action since suffering a serious hernia injury on the February 2 episode of WWE RAW. With both Breakker and Rollins working through recovery at the time, the assumption was that the two would collide at WrestleMania once they were ready. However, those plans shifted on the March 30 episode of RAW at Madison Square Garden.
During that show, Gunther made his return after several weeks off television. He interrupted Rollins as he prepared to deliver a stomp to Paul Heyman, dragging him out of the ring before locking in a sleeper hold and choking him out. Gunther then pointed directly at the WrestleMania sign, signaling his intentions. Shortly after, RAW General Manager Adam Pearce made the match official.
There had been speculation that Breakker’s health played a role in the change, but that has now been ruled out. Meltzer reported, “The idea of Rollins vs. Breakker is very much alive, but they are wanting the proper television build time. The entire storyline the past few weeks with Rollins and Paul Heyman was always to build to Gunther choking Rollins out in Madison Square Garden.”
WWE had also considered Rey Mysterio as a possible opponent for Gunther before the Hall of Famer suffered an injury, which left Gunther without a clear WrestleMania direction. Gunther has now stepped into a high-profile spot on the card instead.
Before his brief hiatus, Gunther had been positioned strongly, picking up notable wins over John Cena and AJ Styles during what WWE labeled a “Career Killer” run.
With Breakker now medically cleared, a future showdown between him and Rollins remains a possibility, but for WrestleMania 42, WWE is moving forward with Rollins vs Gunther as planned.
WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18 and April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
IShowSpeed could be stepping into the ring once again, as he is reportedly being lined up for a match at WrestleMania 42. According to the Wrestling Observer, the current plan calls for Speed to compete in a six-man tag team match.
The proposed bout would see IShowSpeed team with new World Tag Team Champions Logan Paul and Austin Theory to face LA Knight and The Usos.
This potential match stems from events that unfolded on the March 30 episode of WWE RAW at Madison Square Garden. During the World Tag Team Championship match, Speed became unintentionally involved in the finish. As Knight attempted to stop Paul from using brass knuckles, Speed fell over the barricade and accidentally struck Knight with the weapon. Paul then capitalized, using the knuckles to knock out Jimmy Uso, allowing Theory to secure the pinfall and win the titles.
Following the match, Paul Heyman stated that The Vision would have Speed’s back moving forward, especially with tensions rising against The Usos.
Despite the six-man tag being the current direction, plans are not fully locked in. Meltzer noted that WWE has a backup option if Speed is not ready to compete. “If Speed isn’t ready, they could do a tag match with Knight and Speed in the corners, but right now, it’s the trios match that is on the match listing,” he reported.
Speed has limited in-ring experience, having only competed once before. He made a surprise appearance in the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble, replacing Akira Tozawa before being quickly eliminated by Bron Breakker.
In recent weeks, Speed has remained involved in WWE storylines, including a segment on the March 23 episode of RAW where he was cursed by Danhausen.
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place on April 18 and April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the event is expected to feature a packed card that could include up to 16 matches.
