Lagging Sales Pose Questions for AEW’s Momentum

AEW’s upcoming event at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium is facing a ticket sales challenge, a departure from the promotion’s previous successes at the venue. The event, which features a two-hour “Rampage” show following a two-hour “Dynamite,” is seeing a slower pace in ticket sales than anticipated.

Recent reports indicate that AEW has been proactive in addressing the lagging sales, offering BOGO (Buy One, Get One) deals on tickets. While this strategy has succeeded, more is needed to boost the numbers significantly. As of the latest update, over 4,000 tickets still need to be sold for the event, with the current setup accommodating 11,638 seats. So far, 7,493 tickets have been distributed.

AEW’s leadership, including Tony Khan, is undoubtedly brainstorming ways to boost ticket sales. While a few matches remain to be announced for the event, the question remains: Will the added bouts be enough to attract an additional 4,000 fans?

It’s worth noting that AEW has consistently held large-scale events, drawing significant crowds. However, the current ticket sales scenario raises questions about the promotion’s momentum, especially when compared to its peak popularity in 2020.

Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how AEW addresses this challenge. Will they introduce surprise elements or major announcements to draw in the crowds? Only time will tell.

AEW Dynamite / Rampage
Wed • Sep 20 • 7:30 PM
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing, NY

Available Tickets => 4,145
Current Setup => 11,638
Tickets Distributed => 7,493 (+465 since last update 3 days ago) pic.twitter.com/sd5K7sutpV

— WrestleTix (@WrestleTix) September 18, 2023