AEW’s debut event in Australia encountered an unexpected moment when President Tony Khan faced a hostile crowd reaction at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The audience responded with audible boos as Khan delivered his opening address, despite his attempts to promote the show as a historic occasion.
During his appearance, Khan called the event a “dream come true” and characterized it as “one of the greatest nights in AEW history.” While his promise of AEW’s future return to Australia garnered some positive response, the overall reception remained notably negative.
The crowd’s reaction stemmed from pre-event controversies surrounding the show. AEW initially promoted Grand Slam: Australia as a stadium event at Suncorp Stadium, but later relocated to the smaller Brisbane Entertainment Centre due to ticket sales performance.
Premium ticket holders, who purchased seats based on the stadium configuration, expressed frustration over the lack of refund options or price adjustments following the venue change.
This man Tony Khan is getting BOOED outta the whole arena in Australia LMFAOOOO
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) February 15, 2025
This is what you get for scamming the fans 😭 pic.twitter.com/u8AND2w2LF