Key Figure Behind AEW Holding Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium

AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam will be taking place at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 25th and there is definitely a lot of hype for the show. Grand Slam taking place at Arthur Ashe has been a tradition since 2021 and now the key figure behind AEW holding Grand Slam at the Stadium has been revealed.

While speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross talked about what makes hosting events at Arthur Ashe Stadium special. He pointed out the unique outdoor setting, which presents challenges, particularly with managing the noise levels and sound equipment. Ross emphasized that the outdoor aspect of the venue is what sets it apart, making it a distinct experience.

Ross credited Rafael Morffi for the idea of using Arthur Ashe Stadium, noting that Morffi, who lives nearby, was instrumental in getting the concept off the ground. Ross praised Morffi for his creativity and hard work, especially given the limited resources he had to work with.

According to Ross, Morffi played a crucial role in organizing the event and laying the groundwork for the production team to follow through. Ross expressed excitement about the event and mentioned that Morffi plans to visit and see everyone during the show, calling him an MVP for his efforts in making it all possible.

“It’s outdoors. Being outdoors, the noise level has to be addressed and mic’d correctly. But it’s the outdoor facet of this whole proposition that makes it very different. And I’m excited about it, I really am. You know, the Arthur Ashe Stadium concept was Rafael Morffi’s idea. Now, he lives there. He lives just a short drive from the stadium. So Rafael was the ramrod of getting that off the ground and getting it organized, and he laid a good pattern.

Now you got a production team that, they got to go in and just follow up on what Raphael started. And I know that they will. He texted me yesterday. I think he’s going to drop by and see the boys and see everybody. But he’s an MVP, man. He did such a great job with every facet of the business that he was affiliated with. And it was kind of shorthanded, he didn’t have a big staff and all that stuff. But he’s creative and did a good job. You know? He did a real good job.”

We will have to wait and see whether AEW will continue to hold the Grand Slam event at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the next few years, as many fans feel it’s time to change the venue from next year.

Do you believe AEW should hold the Grand Slam event somewhere else next year, or simply stick with Arthur Ashe Stadium? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!