AEW’s back-to-back pay-per-view events showcase the company’s growing influence and fanbase
AEW’s ambitious move to host two major pay-per-view events within a week was a testament to its confidence and commitment to delivering top-tier entertainment. The United Center in Chicago played host to the All Out event, hot on the heels of the successful All In London just a week prior.
All Out’s main event was a spectacle, with Jon Moxley emerging victorious in the International Title bout against Orange Cassidy. Other notable matches included Bryan Danielson’s intense strap match win over Ricky Starks and the retention of the ROH Tag Team Titles by MJF and Adam Cole against the formidable Dark Order.
AEW President Tony Khan, in a post-event media session, shared optimistic numbers, hinting at All Out achieving over 100,000 buys. This, while impressive, was slightly overshadowed by All In’s near 200,000 buys.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter provided further insights, noting that All Out’s viewership was somewhat lower than All In. This dip was expected given the events’ closeness and a card that, while strong, didn’t quite match the allure of its predecessor. Interestingly, while television buys for All In stood strong, All Out saw a surge in streaming buys, potentially hitting the 96,000 mark. For context, the event from the previous year had secured around 140,000 buys.
Despite the challenges of hosting two major events in quick succession, AEW’s All Out still stands as a significant achievement. The wrestling community now eagerly awaits next year’s offerings, especially with the announcement of AEW’s booking of the iconic Wembley Stadium for August 25th, 2024, and the subsequent All Out event the following weekend.
