All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American professional wrestling promotion founded on January 1, 2019, by Tony Khan. His father, Shahid Khan, provided financial backing. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, AEW quickly positioned itself as a major alternative to WWE.
Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and Kenny Omega played key roles in establishing AEW’s identity. They also served as executive vice presidents, shaping the company’s creative direction. As a result, AEW attracted a dedicated fanbase from its early days.
On May 25, 2019, AEW held its first major event, Double or Nothing, in Las Vegas. The show received widespread praise and signaled AEW’s arrival on the national stage. Shortly after, AEW signed a television deal with TNT, launching AEW Dynamite in October 2019.
Unlike many competitors, AEW emphasized athletic matches, long-term storytelling, and creative freedom for wrestlers. Moreover, it introduced new concepts, such as the TNT Championship and the Trios Championships, to differentiate itself.
Throughout its growth, AEW signed top names like Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, and CM Punk, boosting its credibility. It also formed partnerships with NJPW, Impact Wrestling, and AAA, allowing cross-promotional matches and appearances.
Despite facing competition and challenges, AEW expanded rapidly. It launched additional programs like Rampage, Collision, and ROH-branded events. Furthermore, AEW consistently sold out major venues and drew strong television ratings.
Today, AEW stands as the second-largest wrestling promotion in the United States. It continues to challenge industry norms and push professional wrestling into a new era.
According to a new report from Dave Meltzer, return windows have been projected for Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland in early 2026, while Will Ospreay is expected to face a significantly longer recovery period.
Speaking on a recent podcast, Toni Storm detailed her WWE tenure, explaining that while she had what she called "complete creative freedom," a lack of specific character direction left her feeling "very lost."
Thekla suggests her "Triangle of Madness" faction shorten its name to "Madness." She explains the change would allow the group to expand beyond its current three members and recruit new talent.
Christian Cage states his current AEW tag team with Adam Copeland is a temporary arrangement to handle their issues, revealing his personal ambition is still to win the AEW World Championship.
Bryan Danielson reveals that Vince McMahon made a last-ditch offer to keep him in WWE, just days before his 2021 AEW debut, which he declined in order to honor his word to AEW.
While on hiatus from AEW, Chris Jericho was seen publicly with WWE NXT announcer Mike Rome at a Universal Studios event, fueling ongoing speculation about his professional future and contract status.
After AJ Lee's return on SmackDown, a social media post by Triple H has sparked fan theories about a potential comeback for current AEW star Mercedes Moné, due to the caption used to welcome Lee back.
AEW star Mercedes Moné has signaled interest in a high-stakes title match in Japan, reacting to the upcoming bout between World of STARDOM Champion Saya Kamitani and NJPW Strong Women's Champion AZM.
Vince Russo stated that a Taylor Swift appearance in AEW would be the biggest game-changer in wrestling history, predicting the segment could draw as many as ten million viewers.
Following a chaotic AEW Collision, Toni Storm issued a new challenge in a digital exclusive, calling out one member of Triangle of Madness for a Philadelphia Street Fight this Wednesday on Dynamite.
Following AEW's decision to shift All Out's start time, Al Snow argues it's a necessary move and an admission that the company cannot compete directly with WWE's overwhelming resources and industry influence.
Following a chaotic post-match brawl on AEW Collision, Toni Storm issued a challenge to Kris Statlander, Jamie Hayter, and Thekla for the AEW Women's Championship at All Out 2025.
During AEW Collision, MJF's interference in the main event cost Mark Briscoe a TNT Championship opportunity, leading to a brawl and the announcement of a match between the two for the upcoming All Out pay-per-view.
During AEW Collision, TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher challenged "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW World Championship at All Out in Toronto. Fletcher's own title will not be on the line in the championship bout.
During a promo on AEW Collision, Jon Moxley challenged Darby Allin to a match at the upcoming All Out pay-per-view in Toronto, adding a major grudge match to the September 20th card.
Dalton Castle made his return to AEW television on the September 6 episode of Collision, aligning himself with The Outrunners in a new partnership after a notable absence from programming.
During a backstage promo on AEW Collision, Big Bill challenged an injured Eddie Kingston, accusing the New York native of only pretending to be a tough guy while citing his own personal comeback story as motivation.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Maven praised MJF's importance to the industry and shared that the former AEW World Champion declined a personal invitation to appear on his show, simply replying, "No, not at this time."
Matches between Jon Moxley and Daniel Garcia and women's foursomes are the highlights of tonight's show.
MJF specified that his recent sharp criticism of podcasters was not directed at Bully Ray, explaining the comments were aimed at "talentless losers" who he feels attack the industry for profit without merit.
