AEW Announces All In at Globe Life Field; Eric Bischoff Skeptical of Company’s Ability to Fill US Stadium

Posted at: August 23, 2024 - 8:21 PM

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced that its major pay-per-view event, All In, will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This move from international venues to the United States has sparked commentary from former WCW President Eric Bischoff.

Bischoff suggests that this decision might be an attempt to attract new partners or impress Warner Bros. Discovery during ongoing media rights negotiations. However, he expresses skepticism about AEW’s current performance, stating that attendance and ratings have been declining for some time.

The former WCW president views the success of AEW All In at Wembley Stadium as an exception, arguing that the UK market differs significantly from the US market. He doubts AEW’s ability to fill a stadium in the United States, pointing out that their weekly show, AEW Dynamite, reportedly draws only around 2,500 attendees.

Bischoff questions the disconnect between AEW’s ambitious plans and what he perceives as their current reality in terms of viewership and attendance. He suggests that the positive news surrounding AEW might be more about creating a favorable perception rather than reflecting the company’s actual performance.

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