The logistics of professional wrestling are as complex as the stunts
In short: Moving a wrestling promotion to a Major League Baseball stadium isn't just about booking a venue. It involves navigating complex counterprogramming, managing multi-hour live broadcasts, and coordinating regional logistics to create a massive cultural moment. Here is how AEW engineered its first Texas PPV.
All In: Texas, held on July 12, 2025, at Globe Life Field, represented a significant logistical pivot for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). While the promotion had previously held the event in the United Kingdom at Wembley Stadium in 2023 and 2024, the 2025 iteration moved to Arlington, Texas. This move was necessitated by external factors: the band Coldplay had booked Wembley for the August Bank Holiday weekend, forcing AEW to find a new home for its biggest annual event.
The production faced intricate scheduling hurdles to maximize viewership. AEW shifted the commencement to 2:00 p.m. to bypass a direct scheduling conflict with WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event XL. 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Central Time (3:00 p.m. However, the strategy was only partially successful; despite the early start, the six-hour duration of the show caused the final hour to overlap with the first hour of the rival broadcast. Amazon Prime Video hosted the inaugural All In livestream, representing a significant technological achievement for the show.
Beyond the broadcast, the event was supported by a massive regional footprint. AEW hosted a 'Texas Tailgate' and an 'After Party' at the Texas Live! sports bar, alongside a fan convention called Starrcast. These activations, combined with live television previews like 'Countdown to All In,' were designed to build momentum for a card featuring 12 matches. The results, while predetermined by writers, were the culmination of months of televised storylines, including championship unifications and high-stakes tag team matches.
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