AEW Holiday Bash set for both Dynamite, Christmas night Rampage
AEW is bringing back their Holiday Bash theme for the Wednesday, December 22nd edition of Dynamite with this year’s edition extending to a special Saturday Christmas night edition of Rampage as well.
Tony Khan announced the news during a Tuesday appearance on Barstool Sports’ Rasslin’ podcast, adding that he has “huge plans” for the shows.
It’s assumed Rampage is airing on Christmas night as opposed to its usual Friday night slot due to TNT’s annual 24-hour marathon of A Christmas Story.
AEW will make their debut in Greensboro, NC, for that Wednesday’s Dynamite, with Rampage taped afterward. Khan said he hopes the city will be the annual location for their Holiday Bash show and that he didn’t choose the location by accident.
AEW is no stranger to traditions as September’s All Out pay-per-views have always been held at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and their Thanksgiving eve Dynamites have always been held in Chicago.
Last year’s taped Holiday Bash from Jacksonville, Florida, was headlined by then-Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks defending against The Acclaimed, Chris Jericho and MJF vs. Top Flight, the announcement of Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford’s wedding date, and more.
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