After months filled with anticipation and speculation, all details about AEW’s Texas event have finally been revealed. Scheduled for Saturday, July 12th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, this show is poised to be the largest AEW event ever held on North American soil. The card features nine main matches and two Zero Hour pre-show bouts, setting the stage for some of the most intense storylines AEW has seen.
The main event is a highly anticipated Texas Death Match between champion John Moxley and challenger Hangman Adam Page. Following his loss in the Owen Hart Foundation tournament finals, Page earned a shot at Moxley’s title. Their rivalry escalated on AEW Dynamite’s 300th episode, where Page transformed their contest into a Texas Death Match—a format he’s mastered over time. Moxley, known as the “Death Rider,” defeated Page in a similar showdown at the 2023 AEW Revolution, making this a high-stakes rematch. Meanwhile, other key Death Riders Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Gabe Kidd (stepping in for the injured PAC) are aiming to reclaim their momentum after setbacks in April. Samoa Joe, Shida, and Powerhouse Hobbs have been rallying to prevent the Death Riders from dominating AEW’s narrative, and both sides look to leave Texas victorious.
Aside from the Death Rider storyline, there are four more championship matches scheduled. In the AEW Women’s World Championship, Toni Storm, dubbed “The Timeless,” defends her title against Mercedes Monet. Storm’s impressive collection of belts, including AEW TBS, CMLL World Women’s, RevPro Undisputed British Women’s, and EWA Women’s Championships, establishes her dominance. Storm has warned Monet that she must “kill the CEO” to win, signaling a fierce battle ahead. The AEW Tag Team Championship sees two teams challenging The Heart Syndicate: Speedball Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight, and Christian Cage & his son Nick Wayne, with Cage aiming to be the first to win the title alongside his son. Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin also pose a tough threat, having been dominant forces recently. Adam Cole will defend the AEW TNT Championship against “The Protostar” Kyle Fletcher, who has risen significantly over the past year.
Another highly anticipated clash features AEW International Champion Kenny Omega and AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada, whose storied rivalry from New Japan Pro Wrestling is well-known. They will unify the titles to create the AEW Unified Championship. Omega is supported by Kota Ibushi, while Okada is backed by Omega’s former manager Don Callis, adding layers to an epic showdown that promises to be a historic moment in Texas.
Out of the nine main matches, three are non-title bouts but carry significant implications. The Young Bucks face off against Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay, with the Bucks’ roles as executive vice presidents and Strickland and Ospreay’s shot at the AEW World Championship both on the line. Fans should also look forward to the Casino Gauntlet matches—one for men and one for women—where winners earn a title shot anytime in the next year. These sudden-death matches feature top AEW stars, including Mark Briscoe, MJF, and Ricochet among the men, as well as Thunder Rosa, Julia Hart, and Athena in the women’s contest.
Zero Hour, the pre-show, currently has two confirmed matches with the possibility of more. Big Bill and Big Hutch made a big impact in Texas earlier this year and have recently revealed some of their abilities on AEW Collision, leading to confrontations with established groups like the Don Callis family and the Elite conglomerate. Meanwhile, the tag team rivalry between FTR and The Outrunners continues to simmer, with a rematch scheduled that promises more intense action.
Fan Take: This card is a milestone for AEW, showcasing not only blockbuster title matches but also deeply personal storylines that can elevate the entire company. For fans, it’s a rare opportunity to witness history in the making, with potential legacy-defining moments that could shape AEW’s future and the wrestling landscape overall.
