First AEW World Title Defense Announced For TNT Episode
AEW has announced that the first-ever AEW World Title defense will take place during the third TNT episode, which airs live on Wednesday, October 16 from Philadelphia.
The inaugural AEW World Champion will be crowned on Saturday, August 31 as Chris Jericho faces "Hangman" Adam Page in the main event of the AEW All Out pay-per-view. There's no word yet on who will challenge Page or Jericho in Philadelphia.
Below are the updated line-ups for the first three AEW on TNT episodes:
Wednesday, October 2 Premiere Episode
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
* Jon Moxley appears live
* Cody Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara
* The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho and two mystery partners
* The first-ever AEW Women's Champion will be crowned
Wednesday, October 9
Agganis Arena, Boston
* Jon Moxley vs. Shawn Spears
* The Young Bucks vs. Private Party in an AEW Tag Team Titles tournament match
Wednesday, October 16
Liacouras Center, Philadelphia
* First-ever AEW World Title defense, Chris Jericho or Adam Page vs. TBA
The FIRST defense of the #AEW World Championship will be made Wed, October 16th at the @LiacourasCenter when @AEWonTNT broadcasts LIVE from Philadelphia! Tix go on sale this Fri, Aug 16th at Noon ET / 9am PT – https://t.co/mxiUPGTZnl pic.twitter.com/hjRvPFGPKV
? All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 14, 2019
So pumped to kick off the @AEWrestling Tag Team Tournament against Private Party 10/9 in Boston on @AEWonTNT!
Tix on sale Friday, 12PM ET! https://t.co/cxVYqA2DYT https://t.co/8aR07oaxYK
? The Young Bucks® (@MattJackson13) August 13, 2019
#AEWBoston – Wed, October 9th @AEWonTNT – @AgganisArena @Perfec10n Shawn Spears vs @JonMoxley
Tickets will start at $20 (not including facility fees & service charges) and go on sale this Friday, August 16th at Noon ET / 9am PT – https://t.co/UN1cNj1kQq pic.twitter.com/lKeI26C1hF? All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 13, 2019