AEW Sets Charity-Themed Rebel Heart Dynamite For September 9

AEW has announced a special charity edition of Dynamite for Wednesday, September 9, teaming with I AM ALS and Team Gleason for what the company is calling AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite. The show is set for Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia, and will benefit both organizations as part of an ongoing push to raise awareness and support for people living with ALS.

The announcement, made official on Monday, July 27, ties AEW into a cause that has become increasingly visible across sports and entertainment in recent years. Team Gleason, founded by former NFL player Steve Gleason after his own ALS diagnosis, has partnered with numerous leagues and organizations to fund research, technology, and support services for patients. I AM ALS operates as a broader advocacy and patient-support network pushing for treatments and a cure. AEW lending a full episode of its flagship Wednesday show to the cause signals a real commitment rather than a one-off in-ring segment or social post.

Themed and charity-branded episodes have become a regular part of AEW’s calendar, whether tied to breast cancer awareness, Grand Slam events, or other partnerships, and they tend to draw extra attention both for the on-screen product and for what happens around it — video packages, altered set dressing, and appearances from figures connected to the cause are common on these kinds of shows. Expect similar elements for Rebel Heart Dynamite, even though full match and segment details haven’t been revealed yet.

Athens gets a rare visit from AEW’s national touring schedule with this booking, giving fans in that market a chance to see Dynamite live while the show doubles as a fundraising vehicle. AEW has increasingly used its live tour dates to spotlight partnerships like this one, blending the business of drawing a crowd with a broader philanthropic message that extends beyond the wrestling audience.

No card has been confirmed for the September 9 show, and it remains over six weeks away, so build toward the event — including any celebrity involvement tied to the ALS charities or in-ring focus — should develop over the coming weeks. AEW’s championship pictures across its divisions could factor into how the card shapes up as the promotion continues building toward its fall schedule.

For now, the key details are set: Dynamite goes charity-themed on September 9 from Athens, Georgia, with I AM ALS and Team Gleason as the beneficiaries. More card information should follow as the date approaches.