AEW is still a relatively young wrestling company, with the promotion in its third year currently, though during that time, they have made some huge strides, brought in some big names, and are constantly on the rise. The longer AEW continues, the more likely new fans are to either stumble across it or give it a try through word of mouth.
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There will be several important questions that new fans will have when tuning in to a brand-new wrestling show, especially due to WWE being the only easy choice for several years. Here are the answers to those questions that new fans may have.
10 How Long Is AEW Dynamite?
AEW Dynamite is AEW’s number one weekly show, airing at the same time each Wednesday, with it lasting for two hours. AEW has a large roster, meaning that there is a rotating cast of individuals which makes the show fresh every week.
At times, two hours doesn’t feel enough to include everything, but it makes for a jam-packed show full of quick-paced action and stories which progress and develop over time. AEW also has a secondary show, Rampage, which airs on a Friday night, and lasts for one hour, which is equally as fast paced.
9 Who Are The Biggest Names In AEW?
Lapsed wrestling fans or those simply searching for something new will find solace in knowing that AEW has plenty of recognisable wrestlers, featuring some of the greatest in the world, both past and present. Legends such as Chris Jericho, Matt & Jeff Hardy, Christian Cage, and Sting are some of the more experienced names, with other world beaters like CM Punk and Bryan Danielson competing too.
AEW has plenty of wrestlers who are better known for their work outside WWE such as Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and some of the hottest young names in wrestling, like MJF, Jungle Boy, and Darby Allin.
8 Who Owns AEW?
AEW has the backing of billionaire owner, Tony Khan, who has the funds on hand to bring in those huge names, which gave the company a huge kickstart early on. He is also the lead booker, which has proven to be a success overall.
Along with his father, Khan is also owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL, and Fulham Football Club, who recently attained promotion to the Premier League in the UK. Khan also recently purchased Ring of Honor, another wrestling promotion.
7 When And Where Can People Watch AEW?
AEW Dynamite currently airs every Wednesday at 8PM EST in the US, on the TBS Network, whilst the usual slot for Rampage is at 10PM EST on TNT. Sometimes these times can fluctuate, but these changes are heavily advertised.
In addition, AEW produces two YouTube shows full of action weekly, called AEW Dark and AEW Dark Elevation. The company also puts on four PPV events per year – Revolution, Double or Nothing, All Out, and Full Gear, which can be purchased on traditional PPV, Bleacher Report Live, and FITE TV.
6 When Did AEW Start?
The announcement of AEW’s birth came on January 1st 2019, which was followed by lots of media which announced signings and other details. The creation of AEW can be traced back to 2017, when wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer stated that Ring of Honor couldn’t sell 10,000 tickets in an arena.
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Members of The Bullet Club, including the Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes, and Kenny Omega, took up this challenge and helped produce the All In PPV in 2018, which sold more than 10,000 tickets, which started the ball rolling for those aforementioned stars to think about creating a promotion of their own.
5 Who Are The Current AEW Champions?
As of May 2022, the current AEW champions are as follows; “Hangman” Adam Page is the AEW World Champion, Thunder Rosa is the AEW Women’s World Champion, The Jurassic Express are the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Scorpio Sky is the TNT Champion, and Jade Cargill is the TBS Champion.
With Tony Khan’s recent purchase of ROH, their titles have also been appearing on AEW TV, with the likes of Samoa Joe, Wheeler Yuta, FTR, and Mercedes Martinez holding the ROH belts.
4 Who Were The First AEW Champions?
AEW may have only been around for three years, but the company already has a rich history, with a lot changing from the early days. The first champions for AEW’s titles were all hugely important to the development and growth of the company, even though the landscape is completely different now.
Chris Jericho was the inaugural AEW World Champion, Riho was the first Women’s Champion, SCU were the first Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes was the first TNT Champion, whilst Jade Cargill is still the reigning TBS Champion, with that title coming into existence more recently.
3 What Has Been The Best AEW Show So Far?
AEW’s PPV events have been a blast thus far, with the company stacking each card for their quarterly shows. For nearly four hours, AEW provides some of the best wrestling in the world, with it being rare that a show doesn’t excel.
Whilst it is certainly subjective, the most common consensus is that AEW All Out 2021 is the best show to date. It hosted matches such as Miro vs Eddie Kingston, Young Bucks vs Lucha Brothers inside a Steel Cage, Chris Jericho vs MJF, CM Punk vs Darby Allin, and Kenny Omega vs Christian Cage, whilst also hosting the remarkable debuts of Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole.
2 What Has Been The Best AEW Match So Far?
The match quality in AEW is one of the biggest positives about the company, with constant match of the year candidates being churned out on nearly a weekly basis. Matches such as Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson, Young Bucks vs FTR, and CM Punk vs MJF have been show stealers, but arguably the greatest AEW match came at the 2020 Revolution PPV.
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In an AEW World Tag Team Title match, Kenny Omega & “Hangman” Adam Page defended their titles against The Young Bucks in what may be the greatest tag team match of all time, with it being full of incredible action, emotion, psychology, and storytelling.
1 What Makes AEW Different To WWE?
A lot of AEW’s audience comes from fans who wanted an alternative to WWE, so it is important to know what sets AEW apart. There is a big focus on in-ring action, clean finishes, and logical storytelling, which is often not a priority in WWE. The shows are always fun, providing something unique every week, and always respecting the audience’s intelligence.
Long-term storytelling is utilised to create some incredible feuds, with the likes of Adam Page vs Kenny Omega, and CM Punk vs MJF being key examples of this. There is a lot of respect placed on wrestling, both past and present, with reference to the past, whilst also working alongside other companies to try and grow professional wrestling.
