First World Title Defense Announced For AEW on TNT Week 3

AEW World Title Match booked

The first match has been booked for the third episode of AEW’s weekly television show on TNT.

The promotion confirmed that the World Heavyweight Title will be on the line on this show although the competitors weren’t announced. This marks the first match to be announced for the show. 

The inaugural AEW World Heavyweight Champion will be crowned at All Out pay-per-view event on Saturday, August 31st at the Sears Centre in Chicago, IL. Chris Jericho vs. Adam Page is slated for this match that will likely serve as the headliner of the show. 

AEW will be announcing more matches for the episode in the coming weeks. This show will take place in Philadelphia on October 16 at the Liacouras Center.

Tickets are set to go on sale this Friday, August 16th at Noon ET / 9am PT. Prices range from $20-90. 

Here are the updated line-ups for the first three AEW on TNT episodes:

October 2

  • The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho and two mystery partners
  • Jon Moxley to appear
  • Cody Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara
  • The first-ever AEW Women’s Champion will be crowned

October 9

  • The Young Bucks vs. Private Party – AEW Tag Team Titles Tournament Match
  • Jon Moxley vs. Shawn Spears

October 16

  • First-ever AEW World Title defense
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