The September 9, episode of Monday Night Raw will be the red brand’s season premiere and WWE is doing all it can to deliver a stacked three-hour show. Raw will take place from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada so it’s fitting one of wrestling’s greatest Canadians will be on the show.
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart will be a part of the season premiere of Raw from his beloved Great White North. The arrival of the Excellence of Execution was confirmed by Jackie Redmond.
BREAKING: I can officially confirm that Canadian LEGEND, Bret The Hitman Hart, will be in attendance this Monday for the season premiere of #WWERAW at the Saddledome in Calgary !!! Break out your pink and let’s rock! @wwe@BretHart@TripleH#wwepic.twitter.com/1aloTkqL3d
Swann appeared in court this week and submitted a “no contendere plea,” an alternative to pleading guilty or not guilty, PW Insider reports. The term means he neither admitted guilt nor contested the charges. The court subsequently found Swann guilty, issuing a fine of $203 and placing him on six months of probation. He was also ordered to pay an additional $285.38 in related fees. Upon completion of his probation and the payment of all fines, the case will be officially closed.
Swann’s arrest on June 9, 2024, occurred after he attempted to enter a nearby apartment, mistakenly believing it to be his own. The armed homeowner confronted Swann before he left the property but opted not to press charges. Additionally, a woman reported that Swann followed her to her door after she had asked him to stop.
Following his arrest, TNA Wrestling suspended Swann pending the legal investigation into that night and said in a statement that Swann was “responsible for his own personal actions.” Swann has voluntarily entered into a substance abuse rehabilitation program.
Rich Swann’s Previous Issues
Swann was charged with the same offense in September 2022 after he allegedly caused a disturbance while intoxicated at his apartment complex. In 2017, Swann was arrested in Gainesville, Florida and charged with false imprisonment, a felony, as well as simple domestic battery, which is a misdemeanor. Those charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence, but Storm was released from WWE two months later.
Strickland and Page have been at war for months now and plenty has been said between the two former AEW World Champions. In a promo that now seems eerily prophetic, Page vowed that he would burn Strickland’s world to the ground, hinting at what was to come.
It’s not just what Page has had to say that should have led fans to predict the fiery conclusion to this week’s AEW Dynamite. Since turning heel, Page has used a new entrance theme, complete with a new video. Early into the theme, the image of a burning building can be seen. Later on, more fires can be seen.
The feud between the two former AEW World Champions will reach its climax this Saturday at AEW All Out 2024, where they are set to face off in a highly anticipated Lights Out Street Fight. Following this week’s episode of Dynamite, AEW President Tony Khan announced the match stipulation, ensuring that the company won’t be held accountable for whatever chaos ensues.
AEW All Out 2024 will take place on September 7, at Hoffman Estate’s NOW Arena. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest updates, including live coverage and results.
WWE fans have caught their first glimpse of Netflix’s Mr. McMahon docuseries that will focus on the historic rise and dramatic fall of Vincent K. McMahon. The six one-hour episodes will delve into the life of the 79-year-old billionaire when it hits the streaming juggernaut on September 25. McMahon himself was interviewed for the docuseries, as the trailer shows right from the start as he declares,
“People have wondered who I really am. There’s this portrayal of me as a bad guy, but no one really knows me.”
– Vince McMahon in ‘Mr. McMahon’ (Netflix)
Some of the biggest names in wrestling history are involved, with appearances from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan,”Stone Cold” Steve Austin, John Cena, Bret Hart, Bruce Prichard, Eric Bischoff, and McMahon’s son-in-law and Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
As we see in the trailer, this docu-series won’t shy away from controversy and touches on the 1994 steroid trial, the double-murder suicide of Chris Benoit in 2007, and alleged sexual misconduct. While it was the latter that ultimately ended McMahon’s reign on top of wrestling’s empire, Janel Grant has not participated in the series.
Produced by Bill Simmons and Tiger King executive producer Chris Smith, Mr. McMahon has been in development since 2020. The project was reportedly reworked to reflect the allegations against McMahon, including his departure from WWE.
Fans in the U.S. will have access to Monday Night Raw each week, while those outside of the States will receive Raw, SmackDown, WWE NXT, and Premium Live Events. Netflix will not cover monthly PLEs in areas where deals are already in place with other distributors, such as India.
The betting odds for AEW All Out 2024 have been released, revealing the favorites for each matchup ahead of the highly anticipated pay-per-view (PPV) event. As fans eagerly await the outcomes of these exciting matches, the odds provide insight into who the bookies believe are most likely to win.
Top Favorites for AEW All Out 2024
The odds for AEW All Out 2024 have been published by the betting site betonline.ag, with several wrestlers marked as strong favorites. Here’s a breakdown of the key matchups:
Hangman Page (-300) vs. Swerve Strickland (+200): Hangman Page is the favorite in his match against Swerve Strickland. With odds of -300, bettors would need to risk $300 to win $100. Meanwhile, Swerve Strickland, as the underdog, offers a potential return of $200 on a $100 bet.
Will Ospreay (c) (-10000) vs. Pac (+2000): Will Ospreay, the defending champion, is a massive favorite against Pac. With odds of -10000, he is expected to retain his title, while Pac, with odds of +2000, is a long shot to win.
Bryan Danielson (c) (-10000) vs. Jack Perry (+2000): Similar to Ospreay, Bryan Danielson is heavily favored to defend his championship against Jack Perry. Bettors would need to place a significant wager on Danielson for a modest return, while a bet on Perry could yield substantial rewards due to the +2000 odds.
Other Notable Matchups
Kris Statlander (-200) vs. Willow Nightingale (+150): Kris Statlander is favored to win her bout against Willow Nightingale. However, this match is expected to be more closely contested compared to others, with a more modest spread between the favorites and underdogs.
MJF (-175) vs. Daniel Garcia (+135): MJF is slightly favored to win his match against Daniel Garcia. The odds suggest a competitive battle, with Garcia not far behind in the eyes of the oddsmakers.
Mercedes Mone (c) (-10000) vs. Hikaru Shida (+2000): Mercedes Mone is heavily favored to retain her championship against Hikaru Shida, mirroring the significant odds seen in other title matches.
Long-time WWE lead Production Designer Jason Robinson is reportedly parting ways with the company. Robinson is leaving the company and the belief is that Robinson either finished up at the Bash in Berlin PLE or will be done this week, according to Mike Johnson at PWInsider.
Robinson was reportedly, “highly thought of and was considered incredibly talented by those he worked with.” Having a background in theater and opera in terms of creating and designing, he eventually moved into the television realm.
The veteran was considered “a Kevin Dunn guy” during his run with the company. He has been with WWE for over 23 years and was involved in creating about every modern major event and television set.
“There were a lot of people shocked that he was exiting, noting he was as important as one can imagine when it came to designing the look and feel of WWE’s broadcast product.”
– Mike Johnson (PWInsider) on designer Jason Robinson’s WWE exit
TKO Group Holdings was formed in September last year and shortly after, over 100 people were cut from WWE’s offices. Several long-tenured employees associated with WWE have also departed the company. The list includes Kevin Dunn, who had been the promotion’s director of production. Reports suggest that WWE reportedly was hopeful for Dunn to stay on as far as WrestleMania 40 but he departed in December 2023. He was then replaced by Lee Fitting.
The biggest departure in WWE over the past year is of former Chairman Vince McMahon, who exited earlier this year following the Janel Grant lawsuit which was filed in January earlier this year.
AEW International Champion Will Ospreay praised Kenny Omega for his contribution to pro wrestling but that doesn’t change his personal feelings for him.
Ospreay told Kenny McIntosh of Inside The Ropes Magazine what Kenny Omega means to AEW. ‘The Aerial Assassin’ stated that Omega represents what AEW initially was. He became a huge star alongside the likes of The Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page and helped set up AEW. While he respects Omega as a professional, it doesn’t mean they will become friends. He said:
“I think he represents the identity of what AEW initially was. He didn’t need the machine to make himself a big superstar, he made himself a star along with The Bucks, along with Hangman, and everyone else that helped to set up the company. There was an identity about AEW that was different to what American TV was accustomed to.
Those guys really set the bar for what wrestling could look like. It could have a different image and it could have a different identity. Especially when it comes to TV-style wrestling. Those guys completely shifted what it looked like to be TV wrestlers. He’s one of the best and I give him all the flowers in the world, but that doesn’t mean I like him [laughs]. Other than that, he’s a pr—k.”
Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay are two of the greatest wrestlers in pro wrestling. Over the years, they have been involved in feuds and even took personal shots. What could be labeled a dream match, the pair collided at Wrestle Kingdom 17. This marked Omega’s first match in NJPW since 2019 and ‘The Cleaner’ dethroned Ospreay to win the IWGP United States Heavyweight title.
Omega and Ospreay once again battled for the title at last year’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. It was Ospreay who emerged victorious in a match that went on for 40 minutes and walked out of Scotiabank Arena as the IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.
As one of WWE’s top Superstars, Rhea Ripley has a legion of fans around the world, with some even wanting the chewing gum of the Australian Superstar. Recently, one exceptionally brave member of the WWE Universe got to enjoy a special moment with the former Women’s World Champion that they’ll never forget.
At WWE Monday Night RAW, the fan held a sign reading “I Beat Breast Cancer’s Ass To See Rhea Bloody Ripley.” On her TikTok, Ripley shared that she met with the fan backstage and autographed the fan’s sign, describing them as a “badass.”
This isn’t Ripley’s first unique interaction with a fan at a WWE event. In 2022, a downed Ripley messed with a fan by untying their shoelaces and later tweeted that nobody was safe from her mischief.
More recently, Ripley appeared at Fanatics Fest NYC where as she expected, she received a hero’s welcome by those who attended the event in the Big Apple. Ripley even recreated her signature entrance with a couple of doppelgangers in another example of the Aussie’s connection with her fans.
This week’s AEW Dynamite took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and proved to be an extra special night for Blake Reilly. Like the fan at RAW, Blake recently beat cancer and was able to celebrate with his family and AEW talent including Jeff Jarrett, Willow Nightingale, and AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson.
After pinning Liv Morgan with her signature Pretzel pin at Bash In Berlin, Ripley was on this week’s RAW and made clear her sights are set on the Women’s World Title. While Ripley suffered a leg injury during the show, she was able to chase Morgan away during the main event tag team match between the Judgment Day and Jey Uso/Damian Priest, Ripley even had some fun after RAW went off the air but will be all business when she’s next in the ring with Liv Morgan, a match her fans can’t wait to see.
For years, Gisele Shaw has been a prominent figure in TNA’s Knockouts division, engaging in feuds with top talents such as Jordynne Grace and Tasha Steelz. However, her time with the promotion is officially coming to an end, and the Filipino-Canadian wrestler has expressed gratitude to those who supported her during her tenure.
On Twitter, Shaw thanked her fans and colleagues for their messages following the news of her departure from TNA. She also thanked the company for the opportunities provided to her. Shaw is excited for the future and the adventures that lie ahead for her in the wrestling industry.
Thank you to everyone who reached out. Overwhelmed by the love and support I received in the past 24 hours. Grateful for all the opportunities that @ThisIsTNA has provided me in the past 3 years. Excited and looking forward to embark on a new journey and the adventures that lie… pic.twitter.com/6hf4EJKVFX
Shaw wrapped up her time with TNA at the latest tapings after requesting her release from the promotion, Fightful Select reports. TNA management granted the request on the condition that Shaw worked through the tapings and put someone ‘over’ on her way out. Shaw did both and it’s reported that her exit went very smoothly from both sides.
What’s Next for Gisele Shaw?
Shaw will appear for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling at the promotion’s upcoming shows on October 19, and 20, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The show will see Shaw reconnect with other TNA names including Josh Alexander, ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey, KUSHIDA, and former TNA President (now Maple Leaf Pro owner) Scott D’Amore.
Some in All Elite Wrestling were interested in Shaw before she signed with TNA Wrestling, PW Insider Elite adds. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Gisele Shaw now that the wrestler is ready for her next chapter in the ring post-TNA Wrestling.
Check out SEScoops’ exclusive interview with the Quintessential Diva below!
Giulia is the latest addition to the highly-talented NXT women’s division. She recently made her impactful debut on the white and gold brand. In the main event of NXT No Mercy, Roxanne Perez retained her NXT Women’s Championship against OTM’s Jaida Parker. After the match, the former NJPW Strong Women’s Champion made her debut and had a staredown with ‘The Prodigy’.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database shows WWE filed to trademark the name ‘Giulia’ on September 3, with various entertainment services related to professional wrestling listed as the ‘Goods and Services’ usage description.
WWE was hopeful to feature Giulia on the NXT Heatwave event in July but she wasn’t cleared. The former STARDOM Champion recently finished her commitments with Rossy Ogawa’s Marigold promotion before arriving in WWE. Giulia is now a part of NXT and she has her eyes on the NXT Women’s title as it was expected.
On this week’s edition of NXT, Giulia once again made it clear what she wants. The main event segment featured Roxanne Perez delivering a promo on her win over Jaida Parker at No Mercy. Chelsea Green interrupted Perez, wanting to be named the new No.1 contender for the title.
However, Giulia made her way and attacked Green. She then demanded a title match with a short message, “Me, you, CW,” indicating NXT premiere on CW network on October 1. Another title match has also been teased for the NXT premiere.
For decades, WWE’s corporate offices were based out of Titan Towers, a 90,000-square-foot complex located in Stamford, Connecticut. Now, WWE has a new home, and their old stomping ground is officially up for sale.
A listing from real estate firm Newmark revealed that the sale price for Titan Towers is subject to an offer and its WWE history is referenced in the listing. The building is set on 1.19 acres of land and includes “11’ finished ceiling heights, a rooftop patio with unobstructed views of Long Island Sound, a fitness center, a cafeteria and 300 parking spaces.”
Titan Towers On WWE TV
Though most commonly used as a place for WWE’s corporate business, Titan Towers made several appearances in the company’s programming. The building was even part of a Superbowl commercial during the Attitude Era which gave a tongue-in-cheek look at how the wrestlers of the time took their stance as ‘role models’ very seriously.
Titan Towers was also used for the WWE Money in the Bank 2020 Premium Live Event, which due to the COVID-19 pandemic, went ahead without a live crowd. Rather than having two exciting ladder matches take place to silence, WWE combined the Men’s and Women’s matches into one bout and the Superstars had to capture the briefcases that were on top of Titan Towers. The match was won by Asuka and Otis.
AEW All Out 2024 pay-per-view takes place on September 7 at NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The card has been updated after this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite and you can check it out below:
AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson vs. Jack Perry
AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay vs. PAC
AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Mone vs. Hikaru Shida (Kamille is banned from ringside)
AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: Young Bucks vs. Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta
MJF vs. Daniel Garcia
Steel Cage Lights Out Match: Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page
AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs. Three More TBD
Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander
New title matches were added to the AEW All Out 2024 card. As Kazuchika Okada successfully defended his AEW Continental Championship against Kyle Fletcher on the latest edition of AEW Dynamite, it was announced that The Elite member will put his title on the line in a four-way match at AEW All Out.
The other three competitors will be determined on the September 6 edition of AEW Collision. The Qualifying matches will feature Orange Cassidy taking on Bryan Keith, Mark Briscoe battling Lance Archer, and Konosuke Takeshita facing The Beast Mortos.
Mercedes Mone is set to defend her TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida at the upcoming pay-per-view but ‘The CEO’ won’t have the services of Kamille in the match. During Mone’s promo segment on last night’s Dynamite, Hikaru Shida and Christopher Daniels appeared on the screen. Daniels announced that Kamille will be banned from ringside for the title match at AEW All Out.
The Number One Contender for the TBS Championship Hikaru Shida has a special message for Mercedes Moné and The Brickhouse Kamille about their match at #AEWAllOut!
Meanwhile, The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) will defend their AEW Tag Team Titles against Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) at AEW All Out.
Last night, Claudio challenged the Young Bucks after The Elite members attacked Claudio, Yuta, and AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson. Claudio said that after winning the CMLL Grand Prix and the AEW Trios Titles with Yuta & PAC, the Swiss superstar wants the AEW Tag Team Titles. The match was soon announced on the show.
The rivalry between Swerve Strickland and ‘Hangman’ Adam Page has quickly escalated into one of the most personal and intense feuds of 2024. As both men gear up for their highly anticipated showdown at AEW All Out 2024, Page took their animosity to an even more shocking level just days before the event.
On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, the two were scheduled to meet for a contract signing ahead of their Steel Cage match at the upcoming pay-per-view. However, despite his music playing and being introduced by Tony Schiavone twice, Page failed to appear.
On the titantron, a video feed showed that Page was at Strickland’s childhood home, which Swerve had recently purchased. The house had been highlighted earlier in the show, and Page took things to a new level of personal by setting the building on fire.
After AEW Dynamite went off the air, Tony Khan informed the live crowd that the match between Swerve and Hangman would be an unsanctioned lights-out steel cage match. The bout will be the pair’s first one-on-one encounter on pay-per-view since their extremely violent Death Match at AEW Full Gear in November 2023.
Strickland, not to be outdone, made a chilling revelation on social media following the episode, hinting at plans that could spell disaster for Page during their clash at All Out.
— The Realest Swerve Strickland (@swerveconfident) September 5, 2024
The war between Swerve Strickland and ‘Hangman’ Adam Page has been one of the hottest angles AEW has seen in years, and now that term has taken a much more literal meaning. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on both men, as well as breaking news and live results from this weekend’s All Out 2024 pay-per-view.
Much like Rocky Balboa in his first fight with Apollo Creed, Joe Tessitore went the distance in his first outing behind the WWE Raw commentator booth. The expectation is that Tessitore would have big shoes to fill when replacing Michael Cole in the lead commentary role for the longest-running pro wrestling show on television, but the longtime boxer and football commentator put his gloves on and dug his cleats in to give the program a unique and refreshing voice.
While sports announcers were brought in previously, there’s a great deal of different circumstances at Tessitore being put in the main Monday night role – the big difference is that Vince McMahon isn’t there anymore. Not only would the former chairman berate his commentary team over the headset, McMahon knew basically zero about sports not contained in the squared circle. A Mike Adamle, a Jimmy Smith or Adnan Virk was just window dressing for the “shiny new toy” whims of Vince who would greatly handcuff anyone with his micro-managerial tendencies. It was baptism by fire, but with too much fire and no baptism.
Second and in conjunction with Vince McMahon being gone is that TKO is the ever-watching eye for WWE with Nick Khan now steering the ship as CEO. Unlike Vince, Khan has plenty of sports acumen, an asset that has clearly paid off dividends for WWE in major ways in production, relationships and merchandise sales. It’s unknown if the Tessitore hiring was the brain-child of Khan, but WWE ultimately being operated by people with sports knowledge is beneficial to a Tessitore who’s looking to tussle.
Finally, and just as important as the previous, Joe is a bonafide fan. After his first night on RAW commentary Joe noted his affinity for the likes of a Big John Studd or a “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff. Having a foundation that Tessitore holds steady ground on gives the veteran broadcaster plenty of ammo in his WWE Universal utility belt.
Tessitore’s appreciation for wrestling along with his understanding of how an actual athletic competition should be called enhanced the WWE product and gave it melded feel of Dick Enberg and Gordon Solie along with a sprinkle of Jim Ross.
Throughout the three hours, Joe weaved in a steadily calmness and precision in his commentary much like a star quarterback dissecting a defense behind center, but amped it up in the appropriate moments. If a heel did something egregious (see Drew McIntyre) Tessitore made the viewer feel that transgression. Bracelet beads being shoved down CM Punk’s throat? “Truly disgusting!” Drew beating Punk while he’s on a spinal board? “Abhorrent!” A Sami Zayn confronting GUNTHER and his World Heavyweight gold? Let’s lay out and let the moment speak for itself. The RAW season premiere may be next week, but Tessitore already turned the page in making it truly feel like a new season.
It’s also a necessity that commentary takes two to tango and Tessitore had a great dance partner in Wade Barrett. Barrett supported Joe in all the right ways, adding his signature cadence of colorful commentary, being a sounding board for Tess to bounce off of and just the simple fact that he’s a veteran of the ring boosted the two to being an already perfect pairing.
This Monday’s RAW may have been Tessitore’s first day on the job, but it feels like he’s already due a raise.
Rhea Ripley has established herself as one of WWE’s most dominant Superstars in recent years, evidenced by her impressive collection of championships and accolades. Now, Ripley has added another memorable moment to her career by officially naming her signature, suggestive pinning maneuver. At WWE Bash in Berlin, Ripley used the ‘authoritative’ pin on Liv Morgan to score the win for the Terror Twins.
Speaking with Peter Rosenberg and Jackie Redmond on the Bash in Berlin post-show, Ripley said the move shares its name with a local delicacy.
“I like to call it ‘the pretzel pin.’ It’s very fitting.”
– Rhea Ripley
Damian Priest jokingly dubbed the maneuver the, “Take it Easy pin” which got a laugh. Whatever the move is called, Rhea Ripley has proven to be a relentless force in WWE with many expecting that it won’t be long before she holds championship gold again.
On this week’s episode of RAW, Ripley made it clear that she wants a match with Liv Morgan for the WWE Women’s World Title, a title Ripley was never defeated for. Although Dominik Mysterio claimed Morgan wasn’t present at the show, this turned out to be a ruse, allowing Liv to ambush Ripley.
Later that night, Morgan attempted to assist Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh in their non-title match against Priest and Jey Uso. However, Ripley intervened, chasing Morgan away and helping Priest and Uso secure the win. Ripley also had some fun after this week’s Monday Night RAWwith Jey Uso and Priest but will be all business when she faces Liv Morgan in the ring.
Adam Copeland is making strides toward his in-ring return following an injury, while Sting’s son, Steve Borden Jr., may be preparing for a debut of his own in the wrestling world.
Copeland, formerly known as Edge, has been sidelined since suffering a broken tibia during his steel cage match against The House of Black at AEW’s Double or Nothing over Memorial Day weekend. However, recent photos suggest the WWE Hall of Famer is back in the gym, training alongside notable names such as FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Darby Allin, and Sting’s son, Steve Borden Jr.
The workout session, captured in a photo shared by Harwood with the caption, “Album drops soon,” has sparked intrigue among fans. The sight of Copeland training with such a talented group hints at a potential return to action in the near future, while the presence of Steve Borden Jr. fuels speculation about his future in professional wrestling.
Borden Jr. first caught attention when he appeared dressed as his father, the iconic “Surfer Sting,” during Sting’s retirement match at AEW Revolution. Since then, the former college football player has expressed interest in pursuing a wrestling career. Darby Allin initially revealed this news back in May, adding further excitement about the younger Borden’s potential debut.
Sting himself also acknowledged his son’s aspirations during his speech at the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion in Las Vegas, where he expressed pride in having both his sons, Garrett and Steve Jr., present for his farewell to the ring.
Sting talks about his special entrance with his sons at the AEW Revolution post-show press conferene
As for Copeland, he reflected on the injury, admitting that his high-risk dive onto Malakai Black during the cage match was a decision he now regrets. Longtime friend Hulk Hogan has echoed this sentiment, noting that Copeland didn’t need to take such a dangerous risk at this stage of his career.
Currently, FTR is involved in a mini-feud with The Grizzled Young Veterans as they build toward AEW All Out. Darby Allin, meanwhile, was last seen in action at AEW All In, where he lost a coffin match to Jack Perry.
The highly anticipated AEW All Out 2024 event is set to take place this weekend, promising an unforgettable night of wrestling action and this year’s event will take place at the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
Wrestling fans around the globe are eager to catch every moment live, so below, we provide a detailed breakdown of the start times for AEW All Out 2024 across different regions, including the US, Australia, Europe, and more.
The AEW All Out 2024 event is scheduled to begin on September 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT. Fans in the United States can watch the event live through the official PPV live stream on TrillerTV, which offers extensive coverage and unlimited replays for viewers.
Central and Mountain Time Zones
For those in the Central Time Zone, the event will start at 7:00 PM CT, while Mountain Time Zone viewers can tune in at 6:00 PM MT.
Australia Start Time
For Australian fans eager to watch AEW All Out 2024, the event will be available early in the morning. The start times for the major Australian cities are as follows:
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra: 10:00 AM AEST (September 8, 2024)
Brisbane: 9:00 AM AEST (September 8, 2024)
Adelaide: 9:30 AM ACST (September 8, 2024)
Perth: 8:00 AM AWST (September 8, 2024)
Europe Start Time
European wrestling fans can also look forward to watching AEW All Out 2024 live. The start times across various European cities are:
AEW All Out 2024 is one of the most anticipated events in professional wrestling this year, featuring a star-studded lineup and thrilling matches.
Fans of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) won’t want to miss this event, which promises intense action and unforgettable moments. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch AEW All Out 2024 live.
How to Watch AEW All Out 2024 Live
The event is available exclusively as a pay-per-view (PPV) on TrillerTV, powered by FITE. Fans can purchase the event through TrillerTV’s official website. Here are the steps to watch:
Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the live stream. Pricing details will be provided on the page.
Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.
Available in Multiple Languages
For international fans, AEW All Out 2024 will also be available in multiple languages, including Spanish, German, and French. This option ensures that wrestling fans worldwide can enjoy the event in their preferred language.
Current AEW All Out Confirmed Matches
These are the matches that have been confirmed for the show so far:
AEW World Championship: Bryan Danielson (c) vs. Jack Perry
TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Hikaru Shida
AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. PAC
Steel Cage: Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page
Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander
The AEW All Out 2024 event is fast approaching, and fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the matches and surprises in store. One of the questions that some fans have about the event is the “Zero Hour” pre-show, which sets the stage for the main card.
Below, we provide detailed information on the AEW All Out 2024 pre-show start times for various regions, including the US, Australia, Europe, and more.
Pre Show Start Time in the US
The AEW All Out 2024 “Zero Hour” pre-show will kick off in the United States on September 7 at 6:30 PM ET (Eastern Time) and 3:30 PM PT (Pacific Time). This pre-show is a fantastic opportunity for fans to catch up on the latest storylines and get a preview of the night’s matches.
Central and Mountain Time Zones
For those in the Central Time Zone, the pre-show will begin at 5:30 PM CT. Meanwhile, viewers in the Mountain Time Zone can tune in at 4:30 PM MT.
Pre Show Start Time in Australia
Fans in Australia can also enjoy the AEW All Out 2024 pre-show, albeit at a different time due to the time zone difference. The pre-show will start on September 8 at 8:30 AM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). This early morning start allows Australian fans to kick off their day with high-energy wrestling action.
Pre Show Start Time in Europe
European fans won’t be left out of the excitement. The AEW All Out 2024 “Zero Hour” pre-show will be available to watch at 11:30 PM BST (British Summer Time) on September 7. For those in Central Europe, the start time will be 12:30 AM CEST (Central European Summer Time) on September 8.
Other Regions
Japan: 7:30 AM JST (Japan Standard Time) on September 8
India: 4:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) on September 8
Cody Rhodes is the unquestionable face of WWE today and is riding high in his first reign as Undisputed WWE Champion. The American Nightmare has a legion of fans wherever he goes, and that was made perfectly clear during the promotion’s recent European tour.
The Undisputed WWE Champion topped the merch sales charts for the recent tour, Fightful Select reports, while WWE RAW’s CM Punk took the #2 spot. The highest-grossing item at WWE Bash In Berlin was a weightlifting belt signed by Rhodes, the report adds.
Both Cody and Punk triumphed at WWE’s first PLE in Germany, with Rhodes retaining his championship against Kevin Owens in the show’s opener. Later in the night, Punk defeated McIntyre in a strap match and WWE had a reason behind Punk’s dominance over the Scottish Warrior.
The next month, Rhodes proved that his merchandise success at WrestleMania was no fluke as he was the only wrestler to appear on Fanatics’ top ten list of overall sellers. This was no small feat for Rhodes as Fanatics carries NBA and NFL products amongst its catalog as well as WWE. Rhodes’ popularity is proving to be undeniable in WWE and this latest European tour is just the latest sign that Cody Rhodes is truly undeniable.
Next month, WWE NXT will move to The CW as part of the biggest contract in the 14-and-a-half-year history of the show. WWE has already announced some big plans for the move and fans can expect multiple championships to be on the line.
Giulia Wants Roxanne Perez
At WWE NXT No Mercy, Giulia made her long-anticipated debut and confronted NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez following the Prodigy’s win over Jaida Parker. On this week’s WWE NXT, the two again came face-to-face. After Giulia dispatched of Chelsea Green, the Japanese sensation needed just three words to make her intentions clear.
WWE NXT Champion Ethan Page was also around this week, fresh off his victory at NXT No Mercy over Joe Hendry. The All-Ego champion argued that he, not Trick Williams should be kicking off the show, while Williams retorted saying he’s coming for the NXT title.
Page said that he intends to defend his championship when NXT moves to the CW next month, though doubted Trick would make it to the premiere show on October 1. Williams was then ambushed by Pete Dunne. A double count-out finish during their match later in the night led to Ava announcing a Last Man Standing rematch for next week’s show.
It’s not just high-stakes action that fans can expect when WWE NXT moves to the CW on October 1. With the premiere episode set to take place in Chicago, Illinois, CM Punk will be at the show. One week later, WWE NXT will travel to St. Louis, Missouri, and the city’s own Randy Orton will be around. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE NXT and its impending move.
The partnership between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling has proven immensely popular with fans who’ve enjoyed seeing talent work for the other promotion. Soon, this partnership will see history made when a TNA-sanctioned championship is defended in a WWE ring!
On Twitter, TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace spoke about WWE Week, when RAW, SmackDown, and WWE NXT are all aired on the USA Network next week. The Juggernaut plans on making the week even bigger and shared that she will defend her title in an open challenge on the September 10, edition of WWE NXT. This match will mark the first time that any TNA championship, be it for the men or the women, is defended in a WWE ring.
After appearing in this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble match, Grace shocked fans in May by making her WWE NXT debut. At Battleground, Grace unsuccessfully challenged NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez for the gold.
Over in TNA, Grace has had her fair share of NXT challengers. At Against All Odds, Grace retained her title against Tatum Paxley, and held onto the gold against Izzi Dame at TNA iMPACT tapings two weeks later. More recently, Grace defended her gold at a taping against NXT’s Karmen Petrovic.
WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling
Grace isn’t the only name from TNA fans can expect to see during WWE Week. Next week’s episode of WWE NXT will also see The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and X-Division Champion Zachary Wentz) challenge for the NXT Tag Team Championships. The Rascalz earned a title match on this week’s show by defeating the O.C. and Hank & Tank, and now have a chance to bring the NXT Tag Team Championships to TNA Wrestling.
Hulk Hogan’s legacy has been a topic of debate in recent years, as while no one can deny his influence on wrestling, many are opposed to the Hulkster and his many controversies. In recent years, Hogan has received mixed-at-best responses at WWE events, and now the Hulkster has evoked the name of Chris Benoit to address fan hostility.
On the ImPaulsive podcast, Hogan brought up Benoit, arguing that there are fans who still love the disgraced Canadian despite the tragedy of June 2007. Hogan then argued that fans can be very forgiving when they want to be, and hopes he is shown the same treatment given his “major mistakes.”
“If Chris Benoit can do the crap he did and the fans still love him [why not me?] they are forgiving… I have made some major mistakes… they are very, very forgiving.”
While some fans may be willing to ‘love’ Benoit (at least in Hogan’s eyes) WWE has done what it can to distance itself from the former World Champion. The promotion has made no reference to Benoit on TV since June 2007. While Benoit’s matches remain available in WWE’s extensive archives, the company goes to lengths not to reference him by name, often labeling his matches in ways that omit his involvement entirely.
Hogan referencing Chris Benoit has not gone down well with fans, many of whom took to social media to critique the Hulkster’s argument that fans have forgiven Benoit.
No one forgives Chris Benoit. Disgusting.@HulkHogan , there has never been a sincere apology or accountability..
Hulk Hogan once again proves he’s one of the dumbest people to have ever been in the wrestling business. Nobody ever forgave Chris Benoit. As a matter of fact, I think New Jack pretty much spoke for literally everyone when somebody asked him about Benoit: https://t.co/OogHINGw9wpic.twitter.com/yNkL6UThrt
NO ONE loves Chris Benoit. They respect his work in the ring but as a person I think every sane person would collectively agree he’s a piece of shit human pic.twitter.com/D0b6hnxRmu
Hogan was fired from WWE in 2015 after racist remarks came to light. His exit saw him removed from WWE’s Hall of Fame, though this would only be known in 2018 when he was readmitted into the Hall of Fame. More recently, Hogan spoke of bodyslamming Kamala Harris and made a ‘joke’ about Native Americans that he quickly blamed on his drinking.
Despite this, WWE has signed a new five-year deal with Hogan that will see the wrestling icon serve as an ambassador and have his license used for merchandise. While Hogan’s comments continue to rub many the wrong way, the Donald Trump endorser is sticking to what he believes about the fans and their willingness to forgive.
Hulk Hogan is no stranger to controversy, from his racist rant that was exposed in 2015 to his recent comments about bodyslamming Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite this, Hogan remains one of the biggest names ever in wrestling, and fans can expect to see much more of him as part of WWE.
Recently, Hogan sat down with Logan Paul—another WWE personality known for his own share of controversies—to discuss his career and future in the industry. The two-time WWE Hall of Famer shared that he has signed a new multi-year deal with WWE. This agreement secures Hogan’s image for merchandise and ensures he will continue serving as a WWE ambassador.
“I signed a five-year deal. I’m 71 years old in a few weeks. I signed a five-year deal for the licensing and merchandising stuff, and ambassador stuff.”
Hogan also reflected on working with Nick Khan after decades of working with former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. The Hulkster praised Khan’s cut-and-dry nature of doing business compared to his predecessor.
“He doesn’t overthink the creative. Nick Khan is strictly business… I said, ‘Hey brother, this artwork that hasn’t been used for 35 years. I need it for my Real American Beer.’ Nick Khan says, ‘Let me get back to you in a couple of days…’ He made it really easy on me. Vince was great, too, but I don’t know if Vince would make that quick of a decision.”
Hogan’s most recent appearance for WWE took place in January of this year when he made a special appearance on RAW to celebrate 40 years of Hulkamania. As with many of his recent appearances, the reaction from the WWE Universe was mixed. While Hogan still enjoys a large and loyal fan base, there are many within the WWE community who remain critical of him due to his past controversies.
Nevertheless, Hogan’s new contract with WWE shows the company’s continued support for him and faith in the Hogan brand. Whether through merchandise, licensing, or special appearances, Hulk Hogan’s presence in WWE is far from over.
AEW returned to Wembley Stadium for a second consecutive year last month for AEW All In: London 2024. The pay-per-view featured an exciting card of matches from top to bottom, capped off by Bryan Danielson winning the AEW World Championship. Like its predecessor, there’s plenty of interest in how many fans were on hand for the company’s biggest PPV of the year.
WrestleTix reported that 53,393 tickets were distributed for PPV. Two days later, Tony Khan shared that over 50,000 tickets had been sold for the show. New information obtained by Wrestlenomics shows the actual number of fans who went through the turnstiles was significantly lower.
A representative from London’s Brent Council states 46,476 fans went through the turnstiles at All In 2024. Wrestlenomics adds, figure reflects a 36% decline from the prior year.
Fluctuating Figures
AEW announced an historic 81,035 were in attendance for AEW All In: 2023. A FOI request filed later that year uncovered the turnstile attendance was actually 72,265. While still very impressive, the discrepancy generated significant negative attention online. Unfortunately, Will Ospreay got the inflated number tattooed on his body. He expressed regret over the decision and said his mom, “f**king hates them bruv.”
AEW All In heads to Arlington, TX in 2025 and returns to London’s Wembley Stadium in 2026.
