Everything We Know So Far About AEW’s TV Show

Your complete guide to the televised revolution.

by Michael Sidgwick
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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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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!