Tony Khan Responds to Concerns Over Low AEW Collision Ticket Sales

AEW President Tony Khan addressed the reports of poor ticket sales for the upcoming AEW Collision events during a conversation with Post Wrestling. Khan acknowledged that these events were originally booked as house shows and suggested that fans may be uncertain about what to expect from them.

Khan expressed confidence in the show scheduled for the United Center in Chicago, stating that it is expected to be one of the biggest television events AEW has produced this year. While specific numbers were not provided, Khan’s comments imply that there is strong interest and anticipation for the Chicago show.

“I think really, with these Collision events, people don’t know what to expect. We’ve got a really strong number for the show in Chicago that’s going to turn out to be one of the biggest TVs we’ve done all year.”

It’s important to note that ticket sales can vary for different events and locations, and factors such as market demand and venue capacity can influence the numbers.

As of this writing, the show in Hamilton, Ontario has sold merely 837 tickets. Below is the confirmed dates for AEW Collision:

• Saturday, June 17: Collision at United Center in Chicago, IL
• Saturday, June 24: Collision at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Thursday, June 29: Collision at First Ontario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario
• Saturday, July 8: Collision at Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
• Saturday, July 15: Collision at The Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Saturday, July 22: Collision at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
• Saturday, July 29: Collision at XL Center in Hartford, CT
• Saturday, August 5: Collision at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
• Saturday, August 12: Collision at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC

AEW Collision is set to feature highly anticipated matches, including the return of CM Punk, which has generated significant excitement among fans. As the event approaches, it remains to be seen how the ticket sales will ultimately fare and how the live audience will respond to the show.

What do you make of Tony Khan’s response to the reports of poor ticket sales for AEW Collision events? Do you think the anticipation for the show in the United Center will help boost ticket sales? Leave a comment below.