AEW: The ITV UK deal is an elite deal
The United Kingdom has access to one of the largest media outlets and will allow the aspiring wrestling promotion to influence UK wrestling enthusiasts.
On May 8, 2019, both All Elite Wrestling and ITV UK announced that they will be broadcasting Double or Nothing in the United Kingdom, ITV is one of the largest television networks in the UK. The event will be shown on ITV Box Office channel.
This will be one of the best opportunities for All Elite Wrestling. This deal is just the start of many deals that All Elite can produce on their quest of becoming one of the most relevant promotions in pro-wrestling.
The positive outcome of this deal with ITV is the opportunity for wrestling fans in the UK to be introduced to unique styles of wrestling, that has influenced people around the world. It will show and display to them the true tradition of in-ring psychology.
The event will begin on May 26, 2019, at 1:00 a.m. GMT in the UK. Viewers will receive the chance to watch the pre-show that is estimated to be an hour long. This would include the Casino Battle Royale featuring entries from Chuck Taylor, Trent Baretta, Sonny Kiss, Joey Janela, Brian Pillman Jr., Glacier, Ace Romero, Sunny Daze, Brandon Cutler, Kip Sabian, and MJF.
By allowing AEW to show one of the most anticipated pre-shows for free, it will allow the audience to become familiar with the event and talent. They will determine how the entries will come in, with a unique way.
The battle royale drawing will consist of teams being grouped based on the suit of the card they pull. For example, aces will come out with aces and spades will come out with other spades. Whoever pulls the joker card will be entry number 21.
The newest addition to the Casino Battle Royale is Dustin Thomas.
Dustin Thomas is an inspiring in-ring competitor. He is a bilateral amputee wrestler, meaning he is missing both legs below-the-knee. Thomas has been a bilateral amputee since the age of three. However, he continues to inspire everyone around him and has always faced his opponent head-on. Letting them know that this is not his disadvantage but his strength in the ring. He has competed at Game Changer Wrestling.
AEW also announced that the winner of the battle royale will go on to receive a title shot for the AEW World Championship.
By putting this prize on the line, it will allow the UK audience to invest into AEW. Once they accomplish and close a global deal, the fans will rejoice in the opportunity to see a title become relevant in pro wrestling.
ITV will also have a pre-event show called “Before the Bell” this will be available to audiences for free on ITV4 and ITV Box Office. By adding this pre-event it will allow AEW to influence the minds of viewers.
Fans in the United Kingdom will get to witness All Elite Wrestling with anticipation. Double or Nothing continues to ingrain and build a solid foundation for wrestling fans. The rapid progress of the AEW roster continues to inspire a cultivating and unique appeal to supporters on a global level. who will dominate, the alpha or the omega? Witness the progression of OWE in-ring style. Become an eyewitness to the collision of two eras with one end.
This can possibly be the start of one of the biggest moves for All Elite Wrestling’s future.