If there is one thing that all elite wrestling is used to its advantage compared to companies like WWE, it is that it allows for extra distances to travel when it comes to violence. Some of AEW’s most famous matches saw members of the roster jumping around glass panes, losing buckets of blood, and taking unimaginable risks to send fans home. AEW President Tony Kern was a recent guest on the “The Way of the Blade” podcast hosted by Phil Schneider, author of the “Way of the Blade,” book that chronicles the bloodiest wrestling match in light of a special AEW version of the book released later this year. First, Khan looked back at one of the bloodiest matches in AEW history, Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page’s 2023 Texas death match.
“There were some ridiculous moments, unforgettable, incredible moments in this Texas death match. I loved it, and I think it would be interesting to look back on it. I think it was a vital match in both my Swave and Hangman’s wrestling careers.
The Full Gear 2023 match went viral due to its atrocities, but it wasn’t as viral as John Moxley held the spike on his back in an episode of “AEW Dynamite” earlier this year. “It was a great wrestling moment. It was memorable. It brought the box office for us. It was our top rated episode and it was viral. It was one of the most watched videos of the year.
The dangers of disorder in the arena
The indisputable match symbolizes AEW’s love for blood and violence. The first disorder in the arena match is from 2022, double or not-tine. The Jericho Appreciation Association opposed Eddie Kingston of Blackpool Combat Club, Santana and Ortiz in one of the most mixed cha matches in wrestling history. However, Kern knew the risks of a match entering Las Vegas.
“It’s a very special match,” Khan said. “It’s true that Eddie Kingston, who goes out with gas, is one of the most memorable moments ever in professional wrestling, and it’s an iconic image, but everyone in that match took a real blow to everyone involved, the company. It was a dangerous match. A challenging time.
The arena’s regulations disorder has since been wearing the explosive shoes, so each match has escalated with what preceded it, Jack Perry is on fire, and Derby Allyin has all been hanging over the ring.
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