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How to watch AEW All In: PPV, live stream, international markets

Ready for AEW All In London? Here’s how to make sure you’re watching live on Sunday.

AEW will host All In for the first time since its groundbreaking event in 2018, from Wembley Stadium in London, England — a show that has broken attendance records for a pro wrestling show.

AEW has built the show around Adam Cole and MJF. When Cole failed to get an AEW World Championship opportunity, it seemed like the door had been shut, but these foes ultimately became allies, and they put out some of the most entertaining content AEW has ever seen and changed that.

Before they take on each other for the world title in the main event, Cole and MJF will team up to challenge Aussie Open for the ROH Tag Team Championship in the All In Zero Hour. How the match transpires may determine the outcome of the main event.

CM Punk and Samoa Joe will continue their decades-long rivalry with a singles match for the Real World Championship. It remains uncertain how significant this modified AEW World Championship is, but nonetheless, these former ROH opponents will face off in London for hardware.

The action will transpire from London on Sunday afternoon. Here’s everything you need to know to watch All In:

AEW All In 2023

United States and Canada

  • Cable TV: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, U-verse and Optimum, among others (U.S.); Rogers, Bell, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Canada)
  • Satellite TV: DIRECTV and DISH
  • Digital Streaming: Bleacher Report (Web, Mobile, Roku, Xbox, FireTV,  Apple TV)

Bar & Restaurant locations

  • Select Dave & Buster’s locations
  • Select Tom’s Watch Bar locations

International Markets

  • Cable/Satellite providers in Canada
  • FITE​​.TV
  • YouTube (Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, UK, South Korea)
  • PPV.com (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Ireland)
  • SKY Germany – (Germany)
  • SKY Italia – (Italy)
  • DAZN (UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Bulgaria)

Tony Khan on AEW All In merch speculation: ‘I’m bringing a lot of shirts, I can assure you’

Massive demand for merch is a good problem for AEW to have for All In, and Tony Khan says it will be ready.

If you are among the 80,000-plus fans who will be attending AEW All In at London’s Wembley Stadium this Sunday, don’t worry: You’ll be able to buy t-shirts and other merch for your favorite AEW wrestlers.

That reassurance was delivered by AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan during his appearance this week on CNBC’s Street Signs.

“There are great new revenue streams opening up to us,” Khan said to Street Signs. “The video game space is very exciting. We’ve got great action figures. T-shirt sales are going to be through the roof when we go to Wembley Stadium. I’m bringing a lot of shirts, I can assure you.”

His comments appeared to be directed toward speculation that the company, because of its inexperience in running big stadium shows or its reliance on Chicago-based Pro Wrestling Tees as its official merchandise partner, would be unable to meet the massive demand expected at Wembley.

That note of concern was sounded by Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer last month when he was a guest on McGuire on Wrestling. His thought was that AEW simply wouldn’t have the inventory or the number of outlets open to serve such a large crowd.

“They should do $2.5 million or more in merchandise, and I don’t think they will, because I don’t think they’ll have the selection to do it, and I don’t think that they’ll have enough stands,” Meltzer said. “The lines will be too ridiculous. Maybe I’m wrong, but that’s what they should do.”

Presumably, Khan won’t actually be bringing the t-shirt inventory to Wembley himself, as amusing as that mental image is.

It’s possible we’ll learn more about AEW’s merch plans this week, as Khan will have a media conference call on Tuesday afternoon. AEW All In is set to kick off with the Zero Hour pre-show at noon ET/9 a.m. PT this Sunday, Aug. 27, with the main card starting one hour later.

Adam Cole is ready for his All In moment: ‘I feel the best I have felt in years’

Adam Cole knows how fortunate he is to be in position to main event one of the biggest shows in pro wrestling history.

It’s safe to say that the significance of AEW All In isn’t lost on anyone involved. If it is, what could end up being the largest crowd in wrestling history at London’s Wembley Stadium this weekend will make them realize it real quick. Yet for Adam Cole, the road to the main event has been even more special — because just months ago, there was real doubt about whether he’d ever have an opportunity like this again.

Cole battled back from severe concussion symptoms that kept him out of action from June of 2022 until this March. After finally being cleared to return, he’s been one of AEW’s top stars, leading to his super popular pairing with AEW World Champion MJF.

Ahead of a night that will see him both team with and battle MJF, Cole told Under the Ring host Phil Strum that he battled some self-doubt early in his return but now feels absolutely ready for what’s in front of him.

“I feel great,” Cole said. “I feel really, really good. I’ve been wrestling for 15 years, and I remember thinking nine months is both a long time, and I would also trick myself into thinking ‘nine months isn’t that long.’ You know, I’ll jump right back into it and I’ll be totally fine.”

“And there definitely was a relearning curve when I came back,” he continued. “I think a lot of it had to do with the severity of what I went through. I remember being totally relieved and so happy that I was cleared by multiple doctors. But there still was that like, ‘God what if something else happens?’ type of fear, and I’m just being totally transparent and honest when it comes to that.

“But now as time has gone on, specifically, these past few months, I feel the best I have felt in years, honestly — in the ring, on the microphone, while traveling, in my personal life. Everything that’s happening right now, I could not be happier.”

A star in ROH, NTX and other promotions before joining AEW, Cole has seen and been through almost everything in the business. Check out his full discussion with Strum above to hear him talk about:

  • What it means to him to headline a show the magnitude of All In
  • Why he felt MJF would be a big star as soon as they first met
  • The crowd response he expects at All In
  • What it was like looking in from the outside when the first All In planted the seeds for what became AEW
  • How important a successful and viable AEW is to the entire wrestling business
  • The joy he gets from being in the same company as girlfriend Britt Baker, allowing them to travel and discuss wrestling together and simply be there for each other
  • What made the “black and gold” era of NXT so special, and how history will view it
  • The uniqueness of PWG and why its audience deserves credit for its rise to prominence on the independent scene
  • Who his mentors were at different stages of his career

Under the Ring drops new episodes every week, with Strum utilizing contacts gleaned from years of pro wrestling fandom and coverage to have an in-depth conversation with a wrestler or other notable personality. Recent guests have included AEW referee Aubrey Edwards, Lucha Libre (and WCW) legend Konnan, and WWE superstar Drew McIntyre,

To make sure you don’t miss an episode, subscribe to Under the Ring on Apple Podcasts or your podcast provider of choice, or check out the Under the Ring YouTube channel to see all of the interviews in video form.

AEW’s Nigel McGuinness reportedly trying for in-ring return

Nigel McGuinness hasn’t wrestled for a long time, but there’s no question the London fans would love it if he was in a match at All In.

For over a decade, Nigel McGuinness has been working as a commentator, and now apparently is attempting to return to the pro wrestling ring.

Fightful Select (subscription required but recommended) reports that the former Ring of Honor World Champion is “taking measures” to try to come back to wrestling and is considering a return to the ring, though it is unclear if he is currently cleared to do so.

To add another layer, McGuinness was mentioned in the months leading to AEW All In as a potential competitor on the card. However, Fightful noted that they could not confirm if the plan was for him to wrestle or if it was broached internally by AEW.

AEW has had McGuinness as a commentator for Collision, but a potential return to the ring would be a drastic change from his current duties and all the work he’s done in pro wrestling for the past 12 years. There has been no hint of his return to the ring on AEW programming, but that could easily change with a storyline development.

At 47 years old, it would be a surprise if he actually returned for a match. His last wrestling appearance was in December 2011, with his last televised match in September 2010 with TNA. McGuinness also revealed on AEW Unrestricted that he left the wrestling ring because “no one would hire [him]” as a wrestler.

With All In only two weeks away, McGuinness must be cleared to compete soon if he is to make a confrontational appearance. It would be an exciting moment, even if it is just a one-off, for him to make a surprise appearance in the ring in London, where he is from. By Aug. 27, fans will see if McGuinness steps into a pro wrestling ring once more and plays a role at AEW’s biggest show yet.

AEW All In London: MJF vs. Adam Cole announced as main event

MJF will put his beloved BBB on the line in London vs. his self-described best friend at AEW All In.

The culmination of one of AEW’s most entertaining recent storylines will play out on the grandest possible stage: as the main event at Wembley Stadium for All In London.

On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite (the 200th edition of the company’s weekly Wednesday night show), AEW World Champion MJF had a bit of a come to Jesus moment. Admitting that he had been “a scumbag,” he chalked it up to being bullied as a kid and feeling the only way to protect himself was to backstab people before they could do it to him.

However, after expressing a desire to become “your scumbag” and lean into a new status as a fan favorite, he called Adam Cole to the ring to thank him for being a true friend. Cole, in turn, expressed admiration for the man MJF was becoming and imploring him to listen to the fans who were convinced that there was a good man deep down inside the champ.

In gratitude, MJF said he had promised Cole a title match but that he didn’t deserve a match … he deserved THE match. And by that he meant the main event of All In London.

Cole gratefully accepted the contract MJF offered and signed it before the two tag team partners hugged.

While AEW is guaranteed to announce a number of other big matches for All In, promoting the main event title match several weeks in advance seems to be a smart move — especially given how over MJF and Cole have been during their odd couple buddy story.

All In London is set for Sunday, Aug. 27 and will be offered worldwide on pay-per-view.

Will Ospreay is rumored to be headed to AEW All In London — but not to face Kenny Omega

It’s not Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega III, but the match reportedly being considered for Ospreay at All In is intriguing.

Given the importance of AEW All In as the company’s literal biggest show of all time, not to mention the hints provided by Tony Khan since the event was announced, it’s expected that some of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s top stars will be part of the card. Will Ospreay fits that description, and since All In is taking place in his home country of England, he’s probably a more natural fit than anyone.

The natural expectation is that Ospreay would have a rubber match with Kenny Omega, as the two men have already engaged in two Match of the Year candidates in 2023. But it sounds as if AEW might have another idea in mind for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.

A new report from Fightful Select (subscription required) says that Ospreay is indeed being considered for All In, but against a legend he’s never faced.

We’re told by NJPW sources that the plan relayed to them in July was Ospreay competing against former AEW, WCW, ROH and WWE World Champion Chris Jericho.

While Jericho has appeared on some NJPW cards in the past, he’s never crossed paths with Ospreay, even in a multi-person match.

Meanwhile, Fightful also notes that Don Callis is expected to be involved somehow. Callis has been trying to recruit Jericho to his “family” for weeks now in AEW, but he assisted Ospreay in defeating Omega at Forbidden Door. One naturally wonders if perhaps Callis’ machinations will somehow tie into his ongoing plans for revenge against his one-time friend, or perhaps Jericho will turn him down and he’ll sic Ospreay on him in revenge.

In any case, while it might not match the frenetic pace and insane risk-taking of Ospreay-Omega, Ospreay vs. Jericho is an intriguing pairing that could qualify as a dream match in its own right to many fans. Though AEW typically doesn’t book even its PPVs too far in advance, All In is now less than a month away, so a potential bout of this caliber could very well take shape over the next few weeks.

Tony Khan: In a WWE-UFC merger world, AEW partnership with NJPW ‘more imperative than ever’

Tony Khan would like to see NJPW talent on another big upcoming AEW show after Forbidden Door.

AEW and NJPW have already seen the benefits of working together, including last year’s successful Forbidden Door supercard in Chicago. But there’s something on the horizon that could mean continued cooperation will be even more important.

At least that’s what AEW CEO and GM Tony Khan believes. Speaking to Reuters, he said the impending merger between WWE and UFC — which will become a new, publicly traded entity under current UFC parent company Endeavor — is the kind of impetus that make it even more vital for the No. 1 pro wrestling promotion in Japan and the No. 2 promotion in the U.S. to keep collaborating.

“In a world where the proposed merger happens, as it is suggested on paper, then I would believe the AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling partnership is more imperative than ever before,” Khan said.

There’s already a Forbidden Door follow-up coming up soon in Toronto later this month. Several high profile matches for that card have already been revealed, and while logistical issues make cross-promotion of the show tricky, it’s expected that more NJPW stars will appear on AEW TV over the next two weeks.

And that’s only one event on a very aggressive AEW schedule for the summer. The company is also launching a new Saturday night prime time show, AEW: Collision, on June 17, and holding its biggest event ever, All In London at Wembley Stadium, in August.

While All In hasn’t been pushed as a crossover show, the need for bigger than usual attractions to help fulfill expectations (and sell more tickets in massive Wembley Stadium) is obvious. Could that include more participation from NJPW talent?

Khan hopes so, saying “it would be a huge benefit to AEW if there is participation from New Japan Pro Wrestling and some of their top stars in the event.”

NJPW president Takami Ohbari told Reuters his company would consider sending some wrestlers if AEW reached out, and agreed that continued cooperation would be in both promotions’ best interest.

“It’s really mutually beneficial in terms of the global expansion for New Japan and also for AEW,” he said.

Two companies a world apart geographically but united in common goals sounds a little too good to be true for wrestling fans, but that was before Forbidden Door opened eyes to what’s possible. It’s an idea too good for everyone involved to not continue to pursue.

Tony Khan explains why Craven Cottage will not host AEW All In

Why Wembley Stadium for AEW All In London and not the stadium where the Khan family’s soccer team plays? Tony Khan explains.

In a year of big news for AEW, including the weekly Saturday night show Collision, announcing Wembley Stadium as the venue for All In topped everything. Over 65,000 tickets have been sold for this ambitious show in the spirit of the first All In from 2018, a self-promoted event that sold over 10,000 seats.

Outside AEW, CEO and GM Tony Khan has other responsibilities, including assisting his father Shad’s soccer club, Fulham FC, who play at Craven Cottage in London. Surprisingly, he did not choose this venue for All In.

In an interview with TalkWrestling, Khan said he chose Wembley Stadium due to superior logistics to Craven Cottage for hosting the event, and the ability to sell more tickets at the former (h/t Fightful for transcription).

“Those are two of my favorite places in the world. Craven Cottage is literally a home to me. I would love to do any big event in Craven Cottage. Wembley offered several things that we just couldn’t possibly do at the Cottage. In this case, the load in, logistically at Craven Cottage was going to be pretty much impossible. It would have been really hard to make it a big scale event there based on how challenging it would be load set, the ring, and all the elements for a big wrestling show into Craven Cottage. The Cottage was built in 1879. We’ve done a lot of renovation, to say the least, on the riverside in recent years, but Wembley offered us a less challenging load in, and also the ability to sell many times more tickets. We’ve already sold twice as many tickets as we could have sold at Craven Cottage. I really wish that would have come off, but Wembley is also one of my favorite places in the world. This is, to be honest, my first choice of where to do the show, at Wembley Stadium,” he said.

Ultimately, it’s about making money. Craven Cottage holds about 25,000 people while Wembley Stadium can nearly quadruple that, and with the continuing success of ticket sales, it seems Khan chose wisely.

AEW making UK debut in big way with All In London at Wembley Stadium

All In London will be the first ever pro wrestling card in the current version of Wembley Stadium.

When AEW announced last year that it was looking to make its UK debut in 2023, CEO and GM Tony Khan fielded a number of questions about what that might look like. While he wasn’t quite ready to answer them at the time, the thinking was that AEW was getting its ducks in a row for something big.

During AEW Dynamite this week, the world learned exactly how big. AEW: All In London at Wembley Stadium will mark the company’s first trip to the UK with a huge show in one of the world’s truly iconic sporting venues on Sunday, Aug. 27.

AEW’s first ever event outside North America (the company held its first shows in Canada just last fall) will also be the first wrestling event at Wembley in more than three decades.

Why such a grandiose introduction in the UK? As noted in the press release announcing All In London, AEW has seen rapid growth in UK TV viewership over the last 16 months, particularly among the coveted 16-34 male demographic. There are also several notable wrestlers on the roster from the UK, topped off by AEW Women’s Champion Jamie Hayter.

“The UK is one of the most important markets in professional wrestling, and AEW is coming in hot as the number one wrestling company in the UK on television,” Khan said in the release. “We want our debut in London to be epic in scale, and there’s no better venue than Wembley Stadium to deliver what I know will be one of the greatest events in AEW’s history.”

Wembley is massive – it can hold up to 90,000 fans for soccer matches – so it will be interesting to see what success looks like in terms of ticket sales in a stadium that size. It’s also unclear if All In is replacing All Out, the pay-per-view it usually stages on Labor Day weekend.

The general ticket sale for All In London will be Monday, May 5 at 9 a.m. BST through Ticketmaster UK. Fans who don’t want to wait that long can pre-register for early access at ticketmaster.co.uk/AEWWembley.