Who was and wasn't backstage at AEW Dynamite Cincy (Patreon)

Fightful has learned of a number of talent that have been backstage at this week's shows.

PWInsider reported that former TNA President Scott D'Amore was at the show, but he wasn't alone. Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp can confirm that Gisele Shaw was also backstage at the show. Shaw competed in TNA for years before wrapping up a few months ago.

Sean Ross Sapp and Ibou also confirmed that Bryan Danielson was backstage at the show. Fightful reported recently that Danielson is still working with AEW even though his talent contract expired.

The Young Bucks are also expected backstage at Thursday's show. We've not been told if they're planned for the event.

A number of local indie talent were at this week's show. Lord Crewe worked as security in the segment with Powerhouse Hobbs Wednesday. Allie Albright and Alexis Littlefoot are at Thursday's tapings.

We're told Merecedes Mone was not at this week's Cincinnati show.

It is expected that this show will be an emotional one for longtime people in the company, for reasons that will play out in storyline at the tapings.