Tony Khan Announces End of AEW Rampage “For the Foreseeable Future”

It’s the end of an era for AEW Rampage. During the December 22 AEW Dynamite tapings at the Hammerstein Ballroom, Tony Khan announced that AEW would be taping the last episode of Rampage “for the foreseeable future.” The final episode is set to air on December 27.

The news marks the conclusion of a show that debuted on August 13, 2021, as AEW’s second weekly program on TNT. Rampage made an immediate impact with its premiere episode, where Christian Cage defeated Kenny Omega to win the TNA/IMPACT Championship.

Just one week later, Rampage delivered one of wrestling’s most iconic moments—CM Punk’s return to the ring—which drew a record 1.126 million viewers, making it the highest-rated episode in the show’s history.

Despite its strong start, Rampage faced challenges as it aired in a tough time slot at 10 p.m. ET, often preempted by NBA, NHL, and March Madness coverage.

With Rampage stepping aside, it remains unclear what’s next for AEW’s programming lineup. Fans are left wondering if this is a temporary pause or the end of the show’s run altogether.