AEW Dynamite To Film On Closed Sets

The Coronavirus sees AEW change-up its filming plans.

by Andrew Pollard
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As the world struggles to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, All Elite Wrestling has moved to make changes to their weekly Dynamite plans.

In addition to this week’s Dynamite being moved to Jacksonville’s Daily’s Place, and a to-be-revealed new venue for the following week’s Blood and Guts offering, now there’s news that AEW Dynamite will emanate from closed set locations for the foreseeable future.

The official press release from AEW on all this reads:

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As a precautionary measure against COVID-19, the AEW Dynamite show on April 15 in Boston, MA will be relocated. The relocated show will be televised live on TNT on April 15. Until further notice, live episodes of Dynamite will be produced at closed set locations with essential personnel only. The Dynamite show in Boston will be rescheduled for Wednesday, August 5 at Agganis Arena.

Fans who have already purchased tickets to the Boston who will be offered a refund via the point of purchase, or have their original ticket valid for admission to the event on August 5. Additional details will be forthcoming.

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We appreciated your understanding as the safety and wellbeing of our fans and talent is always our top priority. We will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation related to COVID-19 and be guided by government officials, health organisations, and venue management.

The very real situation of the Coronavirus isn’t going to go away anytime soon, and All Elite Wrestling is just another victim of the ongoing global pandemic.

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