Everything We Know So Far About AEW’s TV Show
Your complete guide to the televised revolution.
AEW’s first TV show emanates from the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday October 2nd. The subsequent schedule is as loaded as fan expectation.
That first show is headlined by Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks Vs. Chris Jericho and two mystery opponents. This is a major test of AEW’s currency with the wrestling fanbase and its tendency to fan-cast. We know that the rumoured Ortiz and Santana are no longer a mystery, having debuted at All Out—unless AEW take the Savio Vega route, though you’d imagine (hope) they are savvier than that. This is AEW’s big hook for the big debut show. Existing roster members, or talents fans don’t want anywhere near the roster, may create a dismal first impression—or worse, a stigma.
AEW will also crown the first Women’s Champion in a match between Nyla Rose and Riho. This holds much promise; Rose dominated the Casino Battle Royal, where Riho barely escaped her storyline struggle against Hikaru Shida. An escalation of these character dynamics should make for high drama. Additionally, Cody faces off against Sammy Guevara in an undercard match, which should act as a showcase for the emerging talent and a means of solidifying Cody’s top star role.
Jon Moxley Vs. Shawn Spears was set for week two, before the Death Rider suffered a second MRSA infection. Officially, his status is unclear—though in the most recent Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer claimed that Moxley “is expected to be ready for the first TV.”
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