AEW ‘A Christmas Story’ reenactments to air on TNT and TBS
AEW announced Monday that reenactment scenes of “A Christmas Story” featuring AEW talent will begin airing on Christmas Eve during the annual 24-hour marathon of the original movie on both TNT and TBS.
The scenes will also air on TNT.tv and TNT’s YouTube account.
As part of the scenes, AEW will raise awareness for KultureCity, a non-profit focusing on sensory accessibility for those with autism, PTSD, anxiety and other sensory ailments.
Those playing the iconic roles:
- MJF as Ralphie
- Cody and Brandi Rhodes as Mr. and Mrs. Parker
- Chris Jericho as Santa Claus
- Eddie Kingston as Schwartz
- Scorpio Sky as Randy
- Ortiz as Flick
- Dr. Britt Baker as Miss Shields
- Ricky Starks as Farkus
- Allie as Dill
- Frankie Kazarian as the Elf
- Luchasaurus as the Freight Man
- Narration and stage direction read by AEW announcers Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone
The night before, AEW will air their Holiday Bash edition of Dynamite following the NBA game on TNT.
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