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AEW Dynamite airs Rebel Heart
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The gist
AEW airs Rebel Heart Dynamite on Sep 9, 2026, honoring Rebel, who has ALS.
The show supports ALS charities, making wrestling's emotional tribute its core.
Background
Rebel Heart Dynamite is a special episode of AEW's weekly show, airing live from Athens, Georgia, to honor Tanea Brooks, known as Rebel, a founding AEW member diagnosed with ALS in March 2026. The event also supports ALS charities like I Am ALS and Team Gleason, and includes tributes to Andy 'The Butcher' Williams, who died recently.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2026Rebel (Tanea Brooks) was diagnosed with ALS.
- Sep 8, 2026Kevin 'The Jet' Knight speaks about the upcoming Rebel Heart Dynamite, highlighting its significance.
- Sep 9, 2026AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite airs live at 8 p.m. ET on TBS and HBO Max from Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia, featuring matches and tributes.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- AEW promotes the event as a special night honoring Rebel and supporting ALS charities.
- Public
- Fans and commentators describe it as 'one of the most emotional shows in AEW history.'