All Elite Wrestling, which will be held in London in August, is now set to be, not just the largest in AEW’s history, but one of the highest paid-attendances in the long and storied history of professional wrestling.
Wembley Stadium, the revered stage of England’s capital, is bracing itself to welcome the record-shattering crowd, as All In is selling out tickets like hotcakes.
According to the data from WrestleTix, at the time of writing, an impressive count of 74,888 tickets have been sold, edging closer and closer to a complete sellout. With the current setup allowing for a maximum of 87,825 attendees, it leaves just 12,937 seats still up for grabs. But given the pace at which tickets are flying off the shelves, it won’t be a surprise if AEW is willing to increase the capacity further to make room for more.
Keep in mind that AEW has yet to confirm anything for the event. While advertising posters have hinted the participation of top stars like CM Punk, FTR, PAC, Kris Statlander, and Samoa Joe, fans are still waiting for the official reveal of the matches.
One matchup that seems likely to grace the event is between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. The riveting rivalry between the two has been an ongoing saga, and their potential face-off at All In is bound to draw a significant crowd. The history of their enmity dates back to their dramatic encounter at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 where Omega claimed victory, only for Ospreay to regain his championship in their rematch at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
Following his triumphant win, Ospreay hinted at a possible threequel in Wembley, making the upcoming All In event an exciting prospect for fans.
AEW All In will take place on August 27, already setting a record for one of the most successful live professional wrestling events of all time close to two months before it kicks off.
Despite these astounding achievements, the journey to this landmark event has been anything but straightforward. AEW president Tony Khan had previously revealed that the ticket sales were hovering around the 65,000 mark, a number that has experienced a recent surge due to strategic moves like the return of CM Punk and increased advertising efforts in the U.K.
The All In event, in a significant way, signals a new era for AEW, representing the first time the company is venturing to the United Kingdom and running a stadium show. This event’s success could potentially lead to more such international ventures, further expanding AEW’s global footprint.
Despite being the new kid on the block in comparison to WWE, AEW is proving its mettle. With its tickets selling like never before, and the potential matchups promising an electrifying event, All In is indeed living up to its name, going all in and leaving no stone unturned in its quest to deliver a wrestling extravaganza.
AEW is setting the stage for a historic night that will leave an indelible imprint on professional wrestling.
Should the AEW do the impossible and beat the record set by SummerSlam in 1992, the WWE might have no choice but to speed up its plan to host WrestleMania in The Big Smoke.
