Pro-wrestling history does not get made often, but AEW is on the brink of something big this weekend. On Sunday 27 August, the promotion (which launched less than 5 years ago) is set to hold one of the bestselling shows in wrestling history at Wembley Stadium in London – AEW All In.
Years in the making, All In is on track to be one of the most groundbreaking events the wrestling industry has ever seen. Once the dust has settled a week from now, AEW’s first show outside North America is likely to have earned a whole host of accolades, including:
- Highest AEW attendance (previously 20,177, Grand Slam 2001)
- Highest attendance for a wrestling show in the UK (previously 78,927, SummerSlam 1992)
- Highest number of tickets distributed for a wrestling show (previously 80,709, WrestleMania 32)
Having assembled a roster that combines world-famous names with up-and-coming talent, AEW has become one of wrestling’s most exciting promotions in recent years, and All In will, in many ways, be a celebration of the company’s incredible journey from upstart alternative to major wrestling force. Though not yet complete, the provisional card for the show is as follows:
- Aussie Open (c) v MJF & Adam Cole (ROH World Tag Team Championship)
- FTR (c) v The Young Bucks (AEW World Tag Team Championship)
- Hikaru Shida (c) v Toni Storm v Saraya v Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (AEW Women's World Championship)
- Darby Allin & Sting v AR Fox & Swerve Strickland (Coffin match)
- The Golden Elite (Kota Ibushi, Kenny Omega, and "Hangman" Adam Page) v Konosuke Takeshita and Bullet Club Gold (Juice Robinson and Jay White)
- Eddie Kingston, Orange Cassidy, Best Friends, & Lucha Brothers v Blackpool Combat Club & TBA
- Will Ospreay v Chris Jericho
- MJF (c) v Adam Cole (AEW World Championship)
Despite selling fast, tickets for All In are still available, meaning wrestling fans in the UK, Europe, and across the world can still take their place at Wembley for a show that will be talked about for decades to come. With Upper level tickets on offer for less than £12, and Ringside Floor seats available from £60, there’s something to suit every budget in the stands, while in the ring, AEW will strive to please fans both young and old, lifelong and new.
While the term ‘historic’ is often overused, in the case of All In, and its inevitable impact on the wider world of wrestling, it’s nothing but true. When over 80,000 fans descend on Wembley this sunday, it will not just be a victory for AEW, or for the wrestling industry, but for wrestling fans – no matter which brand or promotion is their favorite. After all, this is wrestling we’re talking about – a sport and a pastime passed down through generations, enjoyed by all ages. A little slice of escapist joy, welcome now and forever.
For more information on AEW All In, or to purchase tickets, click here.
