Mike Bailey Praises Myron Reed Ahead Of AEW Dynamite Qualifier

Mike Bailey has been singing the praises of Myron Reed, naming him among the best opponents he’s faced across his career. The comments come as “Speedball” gears up for a triple threat match on this week’s AEW Dynamite, with a spot in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In on the line.

Bailey earning the number 2 slot in the Gauntlet would put him in the thick of one of the more chaotic and unpredictable match types AEW runs, one that rewards timing, survival instincts, and the kind of high-octane offense Bailey has built his reputation on. Given the stakes, it’s notable that Bailey is using this moment to shine a light on Reed rather than simply hype his own path to All In.

Reed and Bailey have crossed paths multiple times over the years on the independent scene, building a reputation as two of the most exciting high-flyers in wrestling today. Both men specialize in rapid-fire strikes, acrobatic sequences, and matches that lean heavily on pace and precision, which likely explains why their pairings have stuck out to Bailey as favorites. Reed has become a familiar face in AEW and ROH circles, often working programs that highlight his agility and technical sharpness, while Bailey has carved out a niche as one of the most respected kickers in the sport since arriving in AEW.

The timing of Bailey’s comments also serves as a reminder of just how deep AEW’s cruiserweight-style talent pool has become. With names like Bailey, Reed, and a rotating cast of high-flyers regularly featured on Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision, matches built around speed and technical exchange have become a signature part of AEW’s in-ring identity. A strong showing in this week’s triple threat could open the door for Bailey to carry that momentum into a marquee Casino Gauntlet appearance at All In, one of AEW’s biggest shows of the year.

For Bailey personally, praising Reed also fits a broader pattern of him being outspoken about the talent he respects across the independent and AEW rosters. He’s never shied away from crediting opponents who’ve pushed him to elevate his own game, and Reed’s inclusion on that list only adds to the credibility both men have built through years of hard-hitting, high-flying matches on the indie circuit before reaching a national stage.

With the triple threat qualifier looming on Dynamite this week, all eyes will be on whether Bailey can punch his ticket to the Casino Gauntlet at All In. If he does, expect the promotion — and fans — to point right back to matches like the ones he’s had with Reed as proof of why he belongs in that spotlight.