Tony Khan made a surprise in-person announcement ahead of AEW Collision's Cardiff taping, revealing that AEW Dark will return for a special one-night-only event during the holiday season.

Because I love Cardiff so much, I went to the great executives at Warner Brothers Discovery… I want to bring back, for one night only, AEW Dark!" Khan told the crowd.

AEW Dark served as a staple untelevised program featuring rising talent and additional matches for hardcore fans before going on hiatus. The special holiday edition is expected to feature some of wrestling's biggest stars in the Dark format.

The announcement underscores AEW's continued commitment to international expansion, particularly in the UK market. Cardiff has emerged as a key city for the promotion's global growth strategy, and the one-off event could signal more special shows tailored specifically for international audiences in the future.

Tony Khan made a surprise in-person announcement ahead of AEW Collision's Cardiff taping, revealing that AEW Dark will return for a special one-night-only event during the holiday season.

Because I love Cardiff so much, I went to the great executives at Warner Brothers Discovery… I want to bring back, for one night only, AEW Dark!" Khan told the crowd.

AEW Dark served as a staple untelevised program featuring rising talent and additional matches for hardcore fans before going on hiatus. The special holiday edition is expected to feature some of wrestling's biggest stars in the Dark format.

The announcement underscores AEW's continued commitment to international expansion, particularly in the UK market. Cardiff has emerged as a key city for the promotion's global growth strategy, and the one-off event could signal more special shows tailored specifically for international audiences in the future.