Ricky Starks made a rare in-ring appearance at a House of Glory live event, and the crowd made their feelings known with a loud and clear message. During Starks’ match, fans erupted into a “F*** TK” chant—a direct shot at AEW President Tony Khan. Despite being one of AEW’s most promising stars, Starks has not been seen in AEW programming since March of last year.
The chant reflects growing discontent among AEW fans, who have been eager to see Starks back on the company’s programming. Once positioned as a future main eventer in the company, Starks’ career came to a halt in March 2024, after he and Big Bill lost the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Darby Allin and Sting.
Starks was pulled from a planned appearance at Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) last year, despite not being used by AEW. It was later reported that Tony Khan ordered Starks’ removal from the show after a comment made by EFFY about Khan’s father. Not only was Starks pulled from the event, but it was later stated that he would not be allowed to participate at future GCW shows.
Starks himself has addressed his absence in interviews and though he has theories, has not been given a reason as to why he’s not being used. It remains to be seen if Starks ever competes for AEW again, but fans are certainly frustrated with Khan’s decision to not use the former World Tag Team Champion.
Another AEW original might be returning from injury soon.
Former Hybrid2 member Angelico has been out of action since November last year. He last wrestled against Gabe Kidd at the November 7 ROH tapings before going on a hiatus due to a knee injury.
The tag team star provided an update on his status in a social media post earlier on Saturday, saying that his rehab from the knee injury was almost complete:
Angelico is one of the talents who has been with Tony Khan’s promotion since 2019. He competed at the company’s first PPV event Double or Nothing.
His team with Jack Evans known as the Hybrid 2 were featured regularly on AEW TV during the early days of the company. Evans left the promotion in 2022 after his contract expired but Angelico has continued his stint with AEW.
He has formed a new team with Serpentico known as the Spanish Announce Project. Their team has been featured regularly on ROH shows.
In the last couple of months, AEW has seen a few big returns. Stars such as Kenny Omega and Adam Copeland have made their comebacks after long hiatus.
The exact date for Angelico’s return is not known and we’ll have to see if he is reunited with his partner Serpentico upon his comeback.
Posted January 26th, 2025 in AEW. Tagged: Angelico.
Could more wrestlers be set to join the Don Callis family in AEW? Don’t count it out according to the faction’s leader. Callis held a family meeting in a vignette at AEW Collision Homecoming to discuss what happened on Dynamite. The meeting, consisting of Callis, Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita, Lance Archer, and Brian Cage, focused on Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay teaming up against them. When an unconcerned Brian Cage argued that there’s five of them to the two of Omega and Ospreay, Callis teased more members, asking “Who said there is only five of us?”
"…and who said there's only 5 of us…." – Don Callis.
Callis gave no word on who could be set to join his family in their war against Ospreay and Omega. Trent Beretta was aligned with the Callis family before undergoing neck surgery last year. There is no word yet on when he will return to programming.
Whatever Callis has in store, Omega & Ospreay will face Fletcher & Takeshita at AEW Grand Slam: Australia. The first of its kind show will be a homecoming for Fletcher, leaving fans curious to see what kind of response he receives in the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the Don Callis family, as the veteran manager could soon have more wrestlers at his disposal soon enough.
Posted January 26th, 2025 in AEW. Tagged: Don Callis.
Toni Storm just delivered the performance of a lifetime, as the former Women’s World Champion has been ‘Timeless’ all along. During a face-to-face showdown with Mariah May on AEW Collision: Homecoming, Storm fully embraced her “rookie” persona, appearing wide-eyed and naive. That facade shattered the moment May attacked her with the AEW Women’s World Championship belt. In an instant, the truth was revealed, Storm had been acting all along.
After enduring the brutal beatdown, Storm dropped the innocent act and coldly declared, “I’ve never forgotten anything… I am Timeless Toni Storm again” much to the shock of her former protege turned enemy.
"They say the hardest role you'll ever play is YOURSELF!"
Storm had been absent from AEW television since losing her championship to May at AEW All In. When she returned at Dynamite: Winter is Coming, she portrayed a clueless rookie who was ignorance of her past. Storm had appeared excited to meet people like Tony Schiavone and Thunder Rosa, individuals she has worked with for years as part of AEW.
With the mind games over, Storm and May are set to collide at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, which will serve as a homecoming for the Timeless star. After May won the AEW Women’s World Championship in her native England, Storm hopes to repay the favor next month at AEW’s first-ever event down under.
AEW’s Max Caster may consider himself the best wrestler alive, but the AEW star is far more humble on his brand new album. This week, Caster shared his new album ‘Worst Rapper Alive’ to Spotify. The 14-track album includes songs such as ‘Cancelled’, ‘Mixed Nuts,’ and ‘Performative Feminist.’ The 38-minute album is Caster’s first since 2021 and once again demonstrates the AEW’s talents outside of the squared circle.
As expected, the album includes several references to wrestling. Cancelled includes comments about Caster’s work in AEW and a comparison to John Cena’s time as a freestyle rapper. American Male includes the line ‘Feelin’ like Buff, I should be a gigilo,’ a nod to Buff Bagwell, who once competed in the American Males tag-team.
Caster’s new album comes amid a time of great change for the wrestler. On the latest AEW Collision, Caster and Anthony Bowens ended their tag team as Bowens has grown tired with Caster’s attitude. The Acclaimed had teamed in AEW since 2020 and captured the World Tag Team Championships in 2022. The following year, the duo, alongside Billy Gunn, captured the AEW Trios Championships at All In: London.
Where Caster’s AEW future goes next remains to be seen, but the loudmouth continues to make his voice heard in and out of the ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Caster and his role in wrestling and rap.
Posted January 24th, 2025 in AEW. Tagged: Max Caster.
Shelton Benjamin has explained why his partnership with Chad Gable did not go anywhere.
The Gold Standard was paired with the former American Alpha member in SmackDown upon his WWE return in 2017. This came after Gable’s former partner Jason Jordan was moved to the Raw brand to start his infamous storyline with Kurt Angle, quietly disbanding their team.
Benjamin opened up about working with the former Olympic Athlete during his appearance on Talk Is Jericho. He first offered big praise to the 38-year-old and proclaimed that Gable still hasn’t gotten his due:
“When I first arrived, they put me with Chad Gable and well, like, phenomenal worker. No, he has not [gotten his due]. He hasn’t. And to me, it sucks, because everyone has an excuse.
I said for every excuse, I can point out an example why that excuse makes no sense. That guy is special, whether fans realize it or not, he is. He’s got a blue-collar mentality. He’s Uber-talented. He’s dedicated. He’ll do whatever you need him to.”
Though despite being compatible on paper, the team of Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable did not find a lot of success. Their run lasted 8 months before they were split up during the 2018 Superstar Shakeup without ever holding any titles together.
Speaking about why the pairing did not work despite having similar backgrounds, Shelton Benjamin said that he never really clicked with Gable. He remembered his chemistry with Team Angle partner Charlie Haas and said that he never felt the same teaming with the current WWE star:
“When they put us together. Obviously, he’s actually from Minneapolis too. So it seemed right, especially, with Jason not being able to work anymore. But I don’t really think that tag team worked. We had some good matches. They threw us in some really zany matches. We had a great matchup with the Usos, but it, for me, it really wasn’t working. Through no fault of anyone.
The chemistry, it wasn’t like me and Charlie. Me and Charlie were like, Charlie’s the best partner I’ve ever had. So for whatever reason, me and [Gable] while we got along great, we just didn’t click the same way. It wasn’t the same but again, that being said, all due respect, that kid is phenomenal. Everything he’s done, he’s made work.”
Sting has announced that he’ll be retiring his iconic Stinger look and face paint soon after the end of his active wrestling career last year.
The Icon competed in his retirement match at the 2024 Revolution PPV. While having the option of a singles match, the wrestling veteran chose to team up with his protege Darby Allin one last time to defeat The Young Bucks in a tornado tag team match.
Despite hanging his wrestling boots at the March PPV, Sting has continued donning the iconic face paint for various meet & greet events. Though the WCW veteran confirmed that 2025 will be his last year of doing so in a new social media post:
“I have enjoyed meeting fans at events around the world. As much as I have loved interacting with you all in the traditional Stinger war paint, I’ve decided that 2025 will be my last year appearing in full gear. I guess it’s 2025 or never. Wow. Tough to speak that out.”
I have enjoyed meeting fans at events around the world.
As much as I have loved interacting with you all in the traditional Stinger war paint, I’ve decided that 2025 will be my last year appearing in full gear.
Sting made his in-ring debut for Tony Khan’s promotion at the Revolution 2021 event, so his 2024 retirement match brought his run with the company to a full circle. In his 3-year run with the company, the 65-year-old wrestled a total of 29 matches and remained undefeated in the end.
The former world champion has since signed a legends deal with AEW and he also made an appearance at the 2024 All In: London PPV.
On the January 22, edition of AEW Dynamite, Christopher Daniels shared that his in-ring career is over following a brutal Texas Death Match against “Hangman” Adam Page on the previous Collision. On X, Daniels shared that his family went all out to celebrate his career now that “The Legend Has Retired.”
The tribute incudes images from Daniels’ time in various promotions including Ring of Honor, AEW, and TNA Wrestling, as well as earlier in his career. The tribute not includes plenty of images of Daniels, but also the character Curry Man, who Daniels portrayed during his tenure with TNA.
Future For Christopher Daniels
While Daniels’ has signalled that his days in the ring are over, that may not be the case. Dave Meltzer shared on Wrestling Observer Radio that people have said though Daniels isn’t wrestling “for now,” AEW is “shooting an angle and [he] may wrestle again later.” During Daniels’ announcement on Dynamite, Page looked concerned that he’d ended another man’s career, teasing that there may be more to come with the Cowboy and the Fallen Angel.
For the time being, Daniels has hung up his boots, but he remains with AEW as the company’s head of Talent Relations. Whether fans see him in the ring again remains to be seen, but the love and respect for Daniels shared by his family can’t be denied.
Ricky Starks hasn’t appeared for AEW since March of last year, with the former Tag Team Champion in the dark about the reason for his absence. While there’s still no sign of when fans will see the ‘Absolute’ wrestler again, AEW has made efforts to distance themselves from Starks on their merchandise website.
AEW has pulled all merchandise for Ricky Starks from their online ‘Global’ store. Web archives show that as of September 2024, AEW listed seven t-shirts on their site. An error message on Starks’ profile reads:
“While this AEW wrestler’s merchandise isn’t available on Global ShopAEW just yet, you can discover their incredible collection and more at ShopAEW USA!.”
Going to AEW’s U.S. based store, fans will find just one shirt for Starks, another downgrade from what was previously available for the wrestler.
Starks has reportedly requested his release from AEW, a request that Tony Khan turned down despite not using him. Starks’ AEW situation has affected his work outside the promotion, including being pulled from GCW events by Khan. This move is said to have happened after a comment made by EFFY about Khan’s father at an event.
While Starks continues to compete on the independents, questions remains as to when, if ever, he will appear for AEW again. In the meantime, AEW will continue to produce events and merchandise, but fans will have to go elsewhere to find shirts of the missing Ricky Starks.
For months, speculation has run rampant about Malakai Black and the status of the former AEW Trios and WWE NXT Champion. On AEW programming, the House of Black has teased moving forward without Black, who is reportedly officially done with Tony Khan’s promotion.
Mike Johnson of PWInsiderElitereports that AEW sources have confirmed Black has finished with the promotion, with no discussions regarding a final appearance. Black had joined AEW in 2021 and had formed the House of Black with Brody King and Buddy Matthews the following year. The group later recruited Julia Hart.
While Black’s exit has left fans excited about a potential WWE return, don’t expect to see Black on programming just yet. The report noted that Black will not be a free agent in time to participate in next week’s Royal Rumble event. However, he is expected to be available sometime in February or March.
Black had been with WWE for four years after debuting in 2017. In addition to being a former NXT Champion, he is also a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic winner. A return to WWE would allow Black the chance to spend more time with his wife, Zelina Vega, who is employed by WWE.
WWE is already home to AEW alum including Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, and Ethan Page, and now Malakai Black could be set to join that list. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Malakai Black and what’s next for him in wrestling.
Shelton Benjamin has explained how the end of Hurt Business in WWE was mentally challenging for him.
The former WWE star was the most recent guest on Talk is Jericho. He discussed things such as his first WWE run, his experience working for NJPW in Japan, his tag team with Chad Gable, and more.
Benjamin also detailed his feelings about The Hurt Business’ time in the company. The Gold Standard first discussed how he had only been used in odd spots since his return to the promotion in 2017 and never given a proper chance to showcase his talents. The formation of the Hurt Business in 2020 was finally a storyline that could have elevated him so it was a big blow when the group was disbanded:
“In my opinion, Hurt Business and Roman Reigns carried the WWE during the pandemic era. And I felt a bit betrayed because I come here every week. I’ve never complained. I risked my life, just like everybody else. When other people wanted to stay home, you never had to question whether or not I will come to work.
So for us to, bear that burden….and mind you, obviously, we’re not the only ones. We’re not the only people, but the fact that we were always willing and we were actually producing for you, to just immediately turn around and just kill it….like what the fuck man.”
Shelton Benjamin also revealed that he approached Vince McMahon directly when he first got the news of The Hurt Business’ end, and to this date he has gotten no clear answer on why their run was cut short:
“His comment to me was, ‘We’ve gone as far as we can with Hurt Business.’ The Hurt business was around for eight months before he pulled the plug. When he said that, it was almost like you want to cry inside.
Because it’s like, nothing I can do for this person seems to help, nothing’s good enough. I was really just insulted, I knew then, like, I don’t really have a future here. At this point this is just a job where I’m just collecting a check.”
The current AEW star noted that he’s always wanted to be the guy that helps build the momentum for the place he’s working in instead of taking advantage of other people’s work. The abrupt ending of the Hurt Business however, made it clear to him that he’ll never be afforded that chance in WWE.
Frankie Kazarian has posted an emotional tribute to Christopher Daniels after the latter announced his retirement from in-ring action.
The Fallen Angle entered the ring one last time at last week’s Collision when he squared off against Hangman Page in a Texas Death match. Daniels then addressed Page on this week’s episode of Dynamite, confirming that his match on Saturday was his retirement bout.
Kazarian who has long history with the former SCU teammate shared a photo collage showing the two through the years. He claimed that CD’s contributions to the world of pro wrestling will never be realized:
“There’s no way to articulate what @facdaniels means to me. As an opponent, a tag team partner, or most importantly as a best friend and brother. His contributions to our sport will never be realized. I love you CD. Bad Influence, The Addiction or SCU. I loved every single minute.”
There's no way to articulate what @facdaniels means to me. As an opponent, a tag team partner, or most importantly as a best friend and brother. His contributions to our sport will never be realized. I love you CD. Bad Influence, The Addiction or SCU. I loved every single minute. pic.twitter.com/Obk0VzmpVW
The first overlap of Kazarian and Daniels’ careers happened in TNA back in 2009 when Christopher took over the role of the masked wrestler Suicide upon Kazarian’s injury. The duo started working as a tag team under the name of Bad Influence in 2012 and remained assosiated with each other for the next decade.
With Scorpio Sky joining them in 2018, the group known as SCU became one of the hottest acts of the indie wrestling scene. Together with The Elite, the trio revolutionized the pro wrestling business by helping start All Elite Wrestling.
Kazarian has since left AEW while Sky and Daniels remain part of the company. Daniels also serves as the head of talent relations behind the scene and it’s a role he’s expected to continue after his retirement from active competition.
House of Black has declared that they have no more leaders.
AEW has recently been teasing the reformation of the group featuring Julia Hart, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews as the faction’s leader Malakai Black prepares to exit the company.
Over the last few weeks, the trio have been told that they do not need a leader by people like Cope and Will Ospreay. This new direction of the group was confirmed in a vignette on this week’s Dynamite, where the three declared that they don’t have a guiding voice anymore:
“For years we’ve had a voice to guide us, that voice was all but deafening. Now that voice has gone silent and we’re done living in the shadows. It’s time to honor ourselves. No rules. No leaders. No gods. No masters. Just violence.”
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) January 23, 2025
Malakai Black joined the Elite promotion in 2021. Despite his singles success in WWE, the former NXT champion was put into this group and he’s never won a singles title in his four years with the company. Black’s contract is expected to expire sometime before March and it’s believed that he’s on his way back to WWE.
While AEW has teased the other members of his faction having singles run, it appears that they’ll continue operating as a group as well. A new trademark filing has also revealed the potential new name for them moving forward. You can check out more about it here.
Christopher Daniels has seemingly confirmed his retirement after his brutal match on this past week’s episode of AEW Collision.
The Fallen Angle wrestled longtime friend Hangman Page in a Texas Death match at the January 18th episode of the Saturday Night show. Page picked up the victory in this bout which was reported to be the last match of Daniels’ career.
The former SCU member seemingly confirmed reports of his retirement on this week’s Dynamite. Christopher Daniels came out to confront Hangman after his victory over a local performer. In an emotional promo, the former ROH Champion confirmed that he’s wrestled his last match ever:
“After that Texas Death match, that last Buckshot lariat, adding to all the damage I’ve done to my neck over the years, my doctors have advised me to never wrestle again. So I’m here face to face to tell you, you win. You’ve won the last match that I’ll ever wrestle. I’m sorry, and I hope you can be happy now.”
Christopher Daniels has been advised to never wrestle again?!
This marks the end of Christopher Daniels’ 31-year in-ring career in wrestling. You can check out a list of matches Daniels said that he’d like to be remembered for here.
In the main event of the January 22nd episode of AEW Dynamite, Cope continued to build momentum against the Death Riders when he defeated PAC. On the titantron though, the faction was shown attacking the Rock N’ Roll Express. Claudio Castagnoli hit Ricky Morton with a Con-Chair-To and Robert Gibson was laid out as well.
The Death Riders make a gruesome statement to COPE with the Rock 'N Roll Express!
Not finished with their violence, the Death Riders then attacked Cope. While Jay White tried to make the save, he was outnumbered by the Moxley-led gaction. The group left Cope laid out before walking away.
This isn’t the first time that the legendary Rock N’ Roll Express has run afoul of the Death Riders. During the January 4, edition of Collision, the first show of its kind in 2025, Morton and Gibson were tied up backstage. Cope and FTR freed the two wrestling legends but the Death Riders had already fled by then.
Cope returned from injury at AEW Worlds End and immediately set his sights on Moxley and his goons. While a match isn’t confirmed yet, fans can expect a World Championship showdown between the two in due time, perhaps as soon as Grand Slam: Australia next month. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Cope’s feud with the Death Riders and how he plans to retaliate after the assaults handed out on the latest episode of Dynamite.
AEW Dynamite is set to take place in Huntsville, Alabama, on January 29. The show will see a golden opportunity for Jeff Jarrett in his pursuit of the AEW World Championship.
During this week’s episode of Dynamite, Jeff Jarrett made an appearance and called out Jon Moxley. However, Claudio Castagnoli confronted him instead and launched an attack. In response, Jarrett proposed a match against Castagnoli for next week. If Jarrett wins, he earns a shot at Jon Moxley and the AEW World Championship. The match was quickly made official.
Claudio Castagnoli looks to be sending a message on behalf of AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, Jeff Jarrett has something else in mind!
Jarrett’s match with Castagnoli will come amid his feud with MJF. The former AEW World Champion has been insisting that Jarrett won’t capture the AEW World Title without his help. So far, Jarrett has declined the offer, and the two have traded barbs and fists in recent weeks.
Jarrett is determined to prove he has one more World Title run left in him. As he enters the final year of his last professional wrestling contract, the WWE Hall of Famer is eager to make it happen. Despite Jeff’s determination, Fightful Select has reported that there are “no creative plans to put the AEW World Heavyweight title on Jeff Jarrett” at this time, though that could always change.
Adam Cole and Britt Baker ended their relationship this past fall, but Cole has said they they remain friends and share mutual respect for one another.
Recently, however, a rumor began circulating that Baker had cheated on Cole during their relationship. The speculation originated from comments made by former WCW star Konnan on his podcast. Konnan addressed the breakup, claiming, “I was the first one that said her and Cole had broken up. They were on me again. Now you see it’s true. And I’m gonna throw this little one in there—a very credible source said it happened because she was cheating on him.”
In response, Baker took to X to deny the allegations and defend herself against the claims. She wrote:
“I understand we as performers are expected to have thick skin through opinions and lies we read about ourselves, but spreading lies about my personal life is just low, weird, and something I won’t tolerate.
I’ve never cheated on anyone in my life. #TellYourSource”
The situation has sparked debate among fans, with many showing support for Baker as she navigates the controversy. Neither Cole nor Baker has publicly commented further on the matter since Baker’s tweet.
I understand we as performers are expected to have thick skin through opinions and lies we read about ourselves, but spreading lies about my personal life is just low, weird, and something I won’t tolerate.
The Hurt Syndicate, consisting of Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, have captured gold in AEW. On Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Lashley and Benjamin challenged Private Party for the AEW Tag Team Titles, emerging victorious in a dominant performance.
The match came on the heels of weeks of animosity between the two teams. The Hurt Syndicate interrupted Private Party’s celebration on a recent episode of Dynamite, where MVP proposed a toast, declaring that Lashley and Benjamin would soon be the AEW Tag Team Champions. The clash was largely one-sided, with Lashley and Benjamin overpowering the champions before securing the win and claiming the titles.
The journey of The Hurt Syndicate in AEW began in late 2024. MVP made his debut at Dynamite: Grand Slam in September, followed by Lashley and Benjamin’s arrivals at Dynamite’s 5 Year Anniversary and Fright Night Dynamite in October. Lashley quickly entered a feud with Swerve Strickland, defeating him at Full Gear in November. Meanwhile, Benjamin showcased his skills by competing in the 2024 Continental Classic tournament between November and December.
With this victory, The Hurt Syndicate has established itself as a dominant force in AEW’s tag team division, signaling more challenges and rivalries to come.
AEW Grand Slam Australia will make history as All Elite Wrestling’s first event in Australia, taking place on February 15, 2025, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
AEW Women’s World Championship: Mariah May (c) vs. Toni Storm
Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay vs. Kenosha Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher
We will update this article as additional matches are announced.
Additional Event Info
Grand Slam Australia will be the fifth annual Grand Slam event in AEW’s history. This event marks a significant departure from tradition as it will be the first Grand Slam to take place outside of Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City, where the previous four editions were held from 2021 to 2024.
AEW’s first event “down under” will spotlight the promotion’s Australian talents, including Kyle Fletcher and Buddy Matthews, performing in their home country.
The show was originally scheduled for the larger Suncorp Stadium but was relocated to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre due to slow ticket sales. This decision was made due to the time difference between Australia and the United States, making a live broadcast impractical for the American audience.
AEW fans are in for a treat as two former rivals, Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, will team up for a marquee tag team match at Grand Slam Australia on Saturday, February 15, All Elite Wrestling’s much-anticipated debut event in the region. The announcement was made during Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite, following a chaotic opening brawl.
Omega and Ospreay, whose rivalry has captivated fans in the past, will now join forces to take on Konosuke Takeshita and Australia’s own Kyle Fletcher, representing the Don Callis Family. The high-stakes bout promises to be one of the highlights of the event, showcasing some of AEW’s top international talent.
Omega laid down the challenge during Dynamite, setting the stage for an intense showdown. The pairing of Omega and Ospreay is particularly compelling, given their history of hard-hitting, high-profile matches that have defined wrestling over the last few years. Their opponents, Takeshita and Fletcher, are no strangers to the spotlight either, with Fletcher’s inclusion adding a home-country dynamic to the encounter.
In addition to this blockbuster tag team match, Toni Storm will challenge Mariah May for the AEW Women’s World Championship. The event is shaping up to be a landmark moment for AEW as it expands its global footprint.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest updates on the road to AEW Grand Slam Australia.
All Elite Wrestling is embarking on an exciting 2025 schedule packed with events across multiple continents. The calendar features weekly television programming such as AEW Dynamite and Collision, alongside major international and domestic special events.
With new dates added for March and April, highlights include marquee events like Grand Slam: Australia in Brisbane, AEW Dynasty in Philadelphia, and the highly anticipated All In Texas at Globe Life Field. Fans can also look forward to international events such as Forbidden Door in London, UK, and an ever-growing roster of live shows in major cities across the United States.
These updates ensure AEW’s 2025 schedule remains dynamic and filled with must-see action, appealing to wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has revealed its lineup of events scheduled between March 1 and April 9, 2025. Fans across the United States will have the chance to experience live tapings of AEW Dynamite and Collision, along with a special AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event.
These shows will span eight cities, offering a mix of fan-favorite venues and newer destinations, highlighting AEW’s ongoing commitment to delivering thrilling live wrestling experiences nationwide. Notable highlights include dual Dynamite and Collision tapings in Omaha and Peoria, as well as AEW Dynasty in Philadelphia, promising an action-packed stretch for fans.
Saturday, March 1: AEW Collision – Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Saturday, March 15: AEW Collision – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Wednesday, March 19: AEW Dynamite & Special Collision Taping – Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Omaha, Neb.
Wednesday, March 26: AEW Dynamite – Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, Minn.
Saturday, March 29: AEW Collision – UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wis.
Wednesday, April 2: AEW Dynamite & Special Collision Taping – Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Ill.
Sunday, April 6: AEW Dynasty – Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Wednesday, April 9: AEW Dynamite – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Md.
This diverse slate of events ensures that AEW fans in multiple regions can enjoy the brand’s dynamic in-ring action live.
Mid-Sized to Large Venues
Here are the approximate seating capacities for some of these venues, based on information we could find online. The actual number of tickets put on sale for each show varies based on factors including the production setup and anticipated demand.
Ricky Starks has reportedly requested his release from All Elite Wrestling (AEW), but company president Tony Khan is unwilling to grant it, according to comments by wrestling insider Ibou from WrestlePurists. Starks, who has been a prominent talent in AEW, is said to have had a falling out with the company, though specific details remain undisclosed.
“There’s a lot of things, most of it will never be reported,” Ibou explained, adding, “At the end of the day, things happened to where he’s on the outs with AEW right now. He’s asked for a release, Tony won’t give it to him, and he’s just going to wait the rest of his deal.”
Despite the situation, Starks reportedly plans to stay active in the wrestling scene by participating in independent bookings. Ibou noted that the wrestler is determined to remain relevant during this period, even as his status with AEW remains in limbo.
Further updates on this situation will be monitored as the story develops.
Ricky Starks made an electrifying debut in AEW in June 2020, challenging Cody Rhodes for the TNT Championship in a match that secured him a contract with the company. Quickly establishing himself as a standout talent, Starks joined Team Taz and went on to win the FTW Championship from Brian Cage, holding the title for an impressive 378 days before dropping it to Hook. Known for his charisma and in-ring skills, he was often compared to The Rock and seemed destined for stardom after leaving Team Taz to pursue prominent feuds with top AEW stars like MJF and CM Punk.
Despite his early success, Starks’ trajectory has taken a downturn. Since March 2024, he has been absent from AEW programming, despite being healthy and ready to compete. With his contract reportedly lasting until spring or summer 2025, Starks remains part of AEW but has begun working select independent bookings.
AEW has announced that its pay-per-view event, AEW Dynasty, is set to take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This will mark the first time an AEW pay-per-view will be hosted in Philadelphia, a city with a rich wrestling history. Tickets for the event will go on general sale starting Monday, February 3, and can be purchased at AEWTix.com.
The Liacouras Center, located on Temple University’s campus, has previously hosted notable wrestling events, including ROH Supercard of Honor 2024, as well as several AEW television tapings. AEW introduced the Dynasty pay-per-view to its lineup in 2024, with its inaugural event taking place on April 21, 2024, at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. The headline match saw Swerve Strickland defeat Samoa Joe to capture the AEW World Championship.
The inaugural AEW Dynasty pay-per-view took place on April 21, 2024, at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, drawing an attendance of 7,000 fans. The event delivered an unforgettable night of professional wrestling, featuring title changes, historic achievements, and dream matchups. Highlights included:
Swerve Strickland defeated Samoa Joe to become the first Black AEW World Champion, marking a historic milestone in AEW history.
Will Ospreay triumphed over Bryan Danielson in a highly anticipated bout that lived up to its “dream match” billing
World Tag Team Championship Tournament Final: The Young Bucks bested FTR in an intense ladder match to claim their third AEW World
Kazuchika Okada successfully defended the AEW Continental Championship against PAC.
Willow Nightingale defeated Julia Hart to capture the TBS Championship.
Toni Storm emerged victorious against Thunder Rosa in their long-awaited clash.
All Elite Wrestling presents tonight’s AEW Dynamite live from Knoxville on TBS and streaming on Max.
This week’s card features The Rated R Superstar COPE squaring off against AEW Trios Champion PAC, a face-to-face confrontation between All Elite ‘mega powers’ Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega, and Private Party putting the World Tag Team Championship titles on the line against their toughest challengers to date. We’ll also see Samoa Joe and Julia Hart in action, and the continued build to the company’s next pay-per-view event, AEW Grand Slam Australia.
AEW Dynamite Preview: January 22, 2025
Here are the matches and segments confirmed for the show:
COPE vs. PAC
Face-to-Face: Will Ospreay & Kenny Omega
AEW World Tag Team Championship: Private Party (c) vs. Hurt Syndicate
Hart vs. Hayter 2: Julia Hart vs. Jamie Hayter
Samoa Joe vs. Nick Wayne
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest AEW news as the road to Grand Slam.
