AEW is about to hit the road, but it won’t just be for episodes of Dynamite and Rampage. Today AEW CEO and Head of Creative Tony Khan announced that the company is launching AEW House Rules, a series of live events taking place on select weekends in markets across the country. Fans of AEW had high hopes that AEW would start doing house shows at some point, and now it’s finally here. The first edition of AEW House Rules takes place on Saturday, March 18 in Troy, Ohio at the Hobart Arena, and will feature stars such as Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Dr. Britt Baker, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy and more. and you can find tickets for all the new shows here.
Tickets for all AEW House Rules shows start at $20 plus fees, and you can purchase tickets beginning Friday, February 3 at 10 AM EST. AEW states that future dates will be announced in the coming weeks, and overall it’s been a pretty busy month for AEW, with Dynamite and Rampage heading to the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, followed by AEW Revolution on Sunday, March 5 in the Chase Center. Things move to Sacramento, California for Dynamite and Rampage and then to Winnipeg, Manitoba before House Rules launches in Ohio.
“As a lifelong professional wrestling fan who grew up attending house shows, AEW House Rules is an exciting next step in our journey, giving fans a new level of access to top-tier professional wrestling,” said Tony Khan. “We are always looking for meaningful ways to connect with our fans, and AEW House Rules will be a great way for them to connect with our incredible talent and experience AEW in an intimate setting.”
“The extraordinary success of AEW changed the landscape of professional wrestling as a whole, not only providing a fresh new product, but also raising the bar in ways many thought impossible just a few years ago,” said Jeff Jarrett , AEW’s Director of Business Development. “As we expand into live house shows, fans can expect an innovative approach and get up close with the best talent in professional wrestling. In addition to satisfying the passions of diehard fans, we are excited about creating new fans of all ages through this entertaining events.”
“I look forward to working with Jeff Jarrett to oversee the expansion and growth of our live event tour schedule,” said Rafael Morffi, AEW’s VP of Live Events. “AEW House Rules reinforces our commitment to creating positive, memorable experiences for fans at our shows, and we are excited to launch the initiative on March 18 in Troy, Ohio.”
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