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All Elite Wrestling is just weeks away from its highly anticipated All Out event, which will see the crowning of the first-ever AEW World Champion when Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Hangman Page. The rest of the All Out card is as follows:
- Jon Moxley vs Kenny Omega
- Cody vs Shawn Spears
- The Young Bucks vs The Lucha Bros in an Escalera de la Muerte match
- Joey Janela vs Darby Allin vs Jimmy Havoc
- The Dark Order vs Best Friends in a tag team tournament match
- Riho vs Hikaru Shida
- Casino Battle Royale match
More details on Tony Schiavone signing with AEW
As reported earlier today, via Wrestling Observer Radio, legendary WCW announcer Tony Schiavone has allegedly signed with All Elite Wrestling.
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According to PWInsider.com, who corroborated the Observer Radio report, in addition to AEW, Schiavone had been entertaining offers from WWE up until last week, and on Thursday he made the final decision to sign with All Elite Wrestling.
As of this writing it remains unclear what role Schiavone will have with AEW, as the current announce team consists of Alex Marvez, Jim Ross and Excalibur.
Interestingly, Tony Schiavone remains under contract with Major League Wrestling, and reports indicate he will continue to serve as the lead announcer for MLW while working with AEW. In recent weeks, Schiavone has been appearing at the "Control Center" on "Road to All Out" videos, and MLW's Court Bauer actually revealed recently that he had no idea Schiavone had been appearing in the AEW video series.
"Unless AEW elects to reach out, Tony Schiavone cannot proceed with AEW or any other company doing anything. I was unaware of him doing the digital stuff until I read it in this week's Observer," Bauer said.
The PWInsider report notes that Schiavone will be appearing on the first AEW show on TNT, leaving unanswered questions regarding how his MLW contract will work in conjunction with his AEW deal.
AEW announces two new TV taping dates and locations
The first several weeks of AEW's new TNT show have secured locations, with the debut episode emanating live from Washington, D.C. at the Capital One Arena on October 2nd.
The October 9th show will be taking place live from Boston, and the October 16th show will be taking place live from Philadelphia.
AEW has since announced that the October 23rd episode of the show will take place at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, with Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, Hangman Page, Britt Baker, MJF and Kenny Omega all being advertised for the show.
The October 30th show will be taking place live from The Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia, and will feature Cody, Hangman Page, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley and more.
Tickets for both the October 23rd and October 30th shows will go on-sale this Friday, and it's worth noting that the first three TV tapings have all sold out. Additionally, the All Out PPV, taking place over Labor Day weekend, is sold out, meaning every future AEW event is officially sold out.
As of this writing, matches for the TV tapings beyond the first taping have yet to be announced.
Jim Ross praises Hangman Page's All Elite Wrestling potential
On the most recent episode of his Grilling JR podcast, host and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross praised AEW star Hangman Page, who will compete against Chris Jericho at All Out to crown the first-ever All Elite Wrestling Champion.
"I’m going to Atlanta soon to do a sit-down interview with Adam Page, which I’m looking forward to. I like his upside. He’s a very smart kid, and he’s young. He’s 27. He’s athletic. He’s got a good physique, and he graduated from college in two years. I think that’s cool.
‘What’s the big deal about going to college? I’m not a big college guy. JR’s always talking about college.’ College is a journey. It’s a journey that you start, and if you’re judicious and studious, you finish. The more guys you can hire on your roster, your team, in your work, whatever that are motivated and are goal-oriented and finish what they start, you want to find those guys. And he’s one of those guys. So, I think Hangman Page — of the young talents — has got a great potential."
(H/t to 411Mania.com for the transcription).
Joey Janela calls out internet trolls
All Elite Wrestling star Joey Janela went off on internet trolls over the weekend, taking to social media to vent his frustration with people who he feels never had the guts to pursue their dreams.
"I absolutely give 0 [expletive] what people think of me, my friends & family have been watching me for half my life (legitimately) try to accomplish my dreams & in Oct they will get to see me on tv," Janela Tweeted. "I’ve been through so much [expletive] in my life, someone calling me Jelly won’t offend me.
"But what does offend me is someone saying that I’m a [expletive] wrestler from word of mouth, anyone that has watched my work over the years knows that’s completely false. I 100% could’ve taken 0 risks over the last 3 years & would’ve found a way to get myself to the position I am now.
"Say I’m fat, say I have crackhead teeth whatever it doesn’t bother me.. say I’m a [expletive] wrestler that irks me because no one works harder in the ring than me! Most of you trolls didn’t live your dream because you never had the balls to try...."
Taeler Hendrix teases possible AEW appearance
Wrestling veteran Taeler Hendrix might be the next talent revealed for the upcoming All Elite Wrestling TV roster, as she recently posted a photo of the AEW logo on Instagram, teasing an appearance with the company.
As of this writing, AEW has yet to make an official announcement regarding Hendrix's status, but with the company set to feature a Women's Casino Battle Royale match at All Out, it's very possible Hendrix could be revealed as the next competitor in the match.
Names such as former WWE Tough Enough and Lucha Underground star Ivelisse, Nyla Rose, Jazz, Britt Baker, Allie and Brandi Rhodes have all been announced for the Battle Royale, with more names expected to be set.
The winner of the Casino Battle Royale will go on to compete in a match to determine the first-ever AEW Women's Champion, and below is a promo video for the Battle Royale match.
As for Taeler Hendrix, she has worked in the past for Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor, and appeared on WWE TV in the past as one of Adam Rose's "Rosebuds." Hendrix had a tryout with WWE back in 2015, but was not signed.
Who is your pick to win the All Out Casino Battle Royale match? Let us know in the comment section!
