AEW presented a Dynamite special show titled Rebel Heart on September 9. The aim was to pay tribute to Rebel, welcome her on the show one last time, and raise funds to battle Charcot’s disease (also known as ALS) which she is fighting.
First of all, Tony Khan handed over a check for $140,000 to support research aimed at finding treatments for the disease. And this won’t be the last donation since AEW continues to raise funds. For those who would like to donate or purchase an item from the AEW Shop that will support the research, here is the link on AEW’s official website.
Next, Britt Baker and Rebel hosted an edition of Waiting Room. The talk-show made its return for the first time since 2021 for this special night. The two women revived their classic banter as Britt Baker calls her partner Reba, in addition to welcoming guests.
A First Victory for Britt Baker
And finally, Britt Baker, Persephone and Hikaru Shida defeated Maya World, Hyan and Thunder Rosa. It was Baker’s first win since returning to AEW.
A victory that involved her close friend Rebel. Rebel rolled to the ringside on her wheelchair to hand Baker the glove so that she could apply the Lock Jaw. A scene that reminded fans of the days when Rebel accompanied her to all her matches during their alliance.
Rebel then received an ovation from the fans, she was in tears alongside Britt Baker. A very touching moment to see here :
What a moment ❤️#AEWDynamitepic.twitter.com/afHWu0ckMP
— Catch-Newz (@CatchNewz) September 10, 2026
A Disease Discovered in 2026
Rebel had been suffering from various health issues since 2024. A situation that prevented her from being present on AEW shows.
It was finally in 2026 after numerous tests that Charcot’s disease was confirmed. It is a severe neurodegenerative disease that attacks the body’s functions.
