AEW Wrestledream Kickoff Time, Crowd Capacity, Theme Song, And More

Is professional wrestling a sport for dreamers? Antonio Inoki, a wrestling legend, believed so when he established New Japan Pro-Wrestling. AEW, the wrestling promotion, is committed to carrying on its legacy with the first-ever AEW WrestleDream event.

This event pays tribute to the late Antonio Inoki, who passed away on October 1, 2022. AEW President Tony Khan affectionately called him ‘wrestling’s greatest dreamer.’

The announcement of WrestleDream took place during the All In 2023 post-show media gathering on August 27, 2023. It has quietly become one of the most anticipated events of the year.

The event is scheduled to be held at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, the home of the NHL’s Kraken. This fills a gap in the AEW calendar, as there has historically been no major event between All Out in early September and Full Gear in mid-November.

While it hasn’t been confirmed yet if WrestleDream will become an annual tradition, its location makes it fitting to feature hometown hero Bryan Danielson. With Bryan Danielson acknowledging that his full-time wrestling career is winding down, his dream match against Zack Sabre Jr. for the title of the world’s best technical wrestler is expected to be a must-see bout.

Another exciting match will see the unlikely pairing of Chris Jericho and the Golden Lovers, Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, taking on The Don Callis Family, consisting of Konosuke Takeshita, recent addition Sammy Guevara, and Will Ospreay.

Several championship matches are also on the card, including a unique one where Eddie Kingston will defend both his current titles against Katsuyori Shibata. A pre-show, possibly themed as Zero Hour, hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for any announcements this week.

Here’s all the essential information you need to prepare for WrestleDream when it arrives in Seattle:

Event Details:

– AEW WrestleDream 2023
– Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
– Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
– Start time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
– Kickoff Show/Zero Hour: 7:00 pm EST / 4:00 pm PT

Telecast Details for India:

AEW WrestleDream is scheduled to air live in India on October 2, 2023, Monday at 5:30 AM. If you want to catch the live-action, you have several options. You can watch it on TV through Eurosport and Eurosport HD channels. Additionally, AEW WrestleDream is available for free online viewing on platforms like Sony Liv, Jio TV, and Airtel TV.

Climate Pledge Arena Crowd Capacity:

– Total Capacity: 18,300
– Current Setup: 7,566
– Tickets Sold: 5,723 (As per the last update by Wrestletix)
– Available Seats: 1,843

Theme Song of AEW WrestleDream 2023:

– The official theme song for AEW WrestleDream 2023 is “For The Glory.”

AEW WrestleDream (2023) Official Match Card:

Here’s the official lineup for AEW WrestleDream 2023:

Pre-show/Kickoff Match:

– The Acclaimed, who are the current champions, will defend their AEW World Trios Championship against TMDK.
– Luchasauras will face Nick Wayne.

1. Bryan Danielson will face Zack Sabre Jr.

2. Hangman Adam Page will go up against Swerve Strickland.

3. FTR, who are the current champions, will defend their AEW World Tag Team Championship against Aussie Open.

4. MJF, who is the current champion, will take on The Righteous in a 2-on-1 Handicap match for the ROH World Tag Team Championship.

5. Chris Jericho and The Golden Lovers, which includes Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, will wrestle against The Don Callis Family, featuring Konosuke Takeshita, Sammy Guevara, and Will Ospreay.

6. Christian Cage, the current champion, will battle Darby Allin in a 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the AEW TNT Championship.

7. Eddie Kingston, the current champion, will face Katsuyori Shibata in a match for both the ROH Championship and NJPW Strong Openweight Championship.

8. Kris Statlander, the current champion, will defend her AEW TBS Championship against Julia Hart.

9. The Young Bucks will compete against The Gunns, Lucha Bros, and the team of Orange Cassidy and Hook in a match where the winning team earns a future AEW World Tag Team Championship opportunity.

10. Ricky Starks will take on Wheeler Yuta in a match added to the card following the latest episode of Wednesday’s Dynamite.