AEW returning to Australia in 2026
Even before their debut show had wrapped, AEW already announced they are returning to the country in 2026.
Both the promotion and partner Tiketek revealed the news during Saturday’s Grand Slam Australia, providing a QR code for those wanting to get on a waitlist. The date and location was not revealed, however.
AEW’s debut is taking place in Brisbane at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, a show Tony Khan said earlier this week was their most financially successful international show outside their two All In events from London’s Wembley Stadium.
While an official gate and attendance has yet to be announced, that would mean today’s show performed better than 2023’s Forbidden Door in Toronto, Canada, which drew $1.3 million at the Scotiabank Arena. Pictures from the venue showed what appears to be a near full house.
Grand Slam Australia spoilers will be available on our website shortly with a full show recap as it airs Saturday on TNT and Max.
Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.