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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American professional wrestling promotion founded in 2019. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and is owned by the Khan family, with Tony Khan serving as the president and CEO. AEW has quickly become one of the leading wrestling promotions in the world, offering an alternative to WWE.
History[edit | edit source]
AEW was officially announced on January 1, 2019, by Tony Khan, who had long been a wrestling fan and saw an opportunity to create a new wrestling promotion. The company was founded with the financial backing of Tony's father, Shahid Khan, a billionaire businessman and owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham F.C..
The first event produced by AEW was Double or Nothing (2019), held on May 25, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was a critical and commercial success, establishing AEW as a major player in the wrestling industry.
Television[edit | edit source]
AEW's flagship television program, AEW Dynamite, premiered on October 2, 2019, on TNT. The show airs live on Wednesday nights and features a mix of wrestling matches, interviews, and storylines. In addition to Dynamite, AEW also produces a secondary show, AEW Rampage, which airs on Friday nights.
Roster[edit | edit source]
AEW boasts a diverse roster of talent, including established stars, up-and-coming wrestlers, and legends of the industry. Some notable wrestlers in AEW include:
- Chris Jericho
- Kenny Omega
- Jon Moxley
- Cody Rhodes
- The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson)
- Britt Baker
- Hikaru Shida
Championships[edit | edit source]
AEW has several championships that are contested by its wrestlers. These include:
- AEW World Championship
- AEW Women's World Championship
- AEW World Tag Team Championship
- AEW TNT Championship
- AEW TBS Championship
Events[edit | edit source]
AEW hosts several major pay-per-view events throughout the year. Some of the most notable events include:
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Professional wrestling
- WWE
- Impact Wrestling
- Ring of Honor
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling
- Tony Khan
- Shahid Khan
- AEW Dynamite
- AEW Rampage
External Links[edit | edit source]
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