WWE Reportedly Turned Down Chance To Run Wembley Stadium
AEW tickets are flying out the door, but WWE could've brought wrestling back to Wembley first.
Wrestling Observer Radio reports that WWE turned down the chance to run Wembley Stadium last year - the company went on to run a major UK stadium show at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales instead. That Clash At The Castle special did great business, but the venue wasn't as coveted to UK fans as Wembley.
Dave Meltzer said WWE were offered more cash to run Cardiff than London. So, as it does, money talked and Clash At The Castle was born. Meanwhile, AEW will host All In at Wembley on 27 August, and Tony Khan has been touting huge ticket sales for the event already.
According to TK, All Elite has shifted approx 50,000 briefs for the event during early pre-sales.
WWE hasn't run a stadium in England since hosting SummerSlam 1992 at the old Wembley Stadium. It's somewhat surprising that Vince McMahon and/or Triple H decided against running the new build, but Principality Stadium was a more immediately-lucrative option.
Money In The Bank 2023 will emanate from the O2 Arena in London on 1 July. Then, almost two months later, AEW hopes to make more history by selling out Wembley.