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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is set to make its Australian debut with the AEW Grand Slam, marking the first time the company has held an event in Australia and the first professional wrestling event at Suncorp Stadium.
AEW's "All In" London show pulled an 80,000 capacity crowd at Wembley Stadium. The Australian Grand Slam is scheduled for February 15 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
The event will feature big-name stars from AEW, including Chris Jericho, Swerve Strickland, MJF, Darby Allin, The Young Bucks, Paul Wight, and Adam Copeland. In addition, Australian and Kiwi talent such as Toni Storm, Jay White, and Buddy Matthews will also be part of the lineup.
"TEG is proud to be Partnering with the juggernaut that is AEW on this milestone announcement. This will mark the first time that the professional wrestling organisation will be making its way to the Southern Hemisphere. This Event promises to be an absolute showstopper for all ages and an entertaining spectacle for the masses at Suncorp Stadium," said TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones.
TEG Sport, a producer and promoter of live sporting events, is partnering with AEW for this event. TEG Sport is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing, and technology business.
AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan said: "We are proud to bring All Elite Wrestling’s biggest stars to Brisbane for AEW: Grand Slam Australia on February 15, 2025 at Suncorp Stadium. Our historic Australia debut will mark another milestone for AEW in 2025 and we look forward to fans from all over Australia converging on Brisbane for an incredible night," he said.