Details Only The Live Crowd Saw At AEW All In 2023

AEW'sAll In was a resounding success for the company and there is no doubt that it was a show that will always be remembered by fans. Setting attendance records while also delivering high-quality matches is all anybody can ask for, and that is exactly what Tony Khan provided to fans.

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However, while fans around the world were able to enjoy the product from home, there are things that they might have missed simply by not being inside Wembley Stadium itself. There are aspects of the show that people were able to witness only by being part of the event itself in London, England.

8 Improved Merchandise Offerings

One of the big complaints that fans have had about attending AEW shows live is the lack of merchandise that is available, often with small stands not providing a lot of variety. However, that wasn't the case for this event as AEW pushed the boat out creating unique merchandise specific to this show, while also having lots of merchandise for different wrestlers.

It will no doubt have helped the company financially, and it also left fans very happy with what they were offered. AEW put stands outside the stadium and dotted around various locations inside, with huge lines proving how badly people wanted to get something.

7 Bray Wyatt Tributes

The wrestling world has been rocked by the loss of Bray Wyatt ahead of All In, and fans took their time to showcase respect for the former WWE Champion throughout the show. While fans watching on television will have seen the fireflies being created, that was only a small percentage of what the fans did for Wyatt.

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There were people dressed up as Wyatt and The Fiend who were getting huge reactions when walking around the stadium. Fans also cheered and chanted for Wyatt on their way out and around the London Underground, showcasing their love for one of the most creative people in wrestling history.

6 Knock-Off Merchandise

AEW's merchandise offerings were certainly brilliant for this event, with Tony Khan putting a lot of effort into providing fans with lots of products. However, that didn't stop someone from creating a knock-off merchandise stall just outside the stadium, providing merchandise that was not AEW-related.

While fans were typically going to the AEW merchandise stalls, it was certainly interesting to see a knock-off option directly outside the stadium for fans to consider.

5 Cody Rhodes Nod

Cody Rhodes played a huge part in the original All In, and in creating AEW on the whole. However, now that he's a WWE Superstar he was not part of the show this time around, however, his presence could be felt by those in attendance courtesy of his epic theme music.

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Rhodes has used the same song in WWE that he used throughout his independent run and in AEW, and surprisingly that was played out at Wembley Stadium. It's something that caught fans by surprise at the moment, but it was a cool nod.

4 Brilliant Lighting

When it comes to professional wrestling lighting is key, and while every promotion seems to have it nailed when it comes to arenas, it is a completely different beast for stadiums. This isn't an issue other than for those in attendance because they are the ones being impacted, and over the years fans have spoken about their displeasure with how things are lit at times.

WWE fans have often chanted for lights to be turned off at times because they were unable to see the in-ring action. However, that is a problem that AEW didn't have because the production company did an incredible job lighting the show, with no issues taking place for those inside.

3 CM Punk & Elite Split

Ever since their legitimate issues backstage the reactions to CM Punk and The Elite have been interesting due to how fans feel about them. However, Wembley Stadium was very much split in their feelings toward them, which might not have come across as much on television.

Whether it was merchandise or how fans cheered/booed against them it was clear that people are very much split on who they want to support following their issues. While it might not be ideal, it does create an interesting dynamic and that is something they can tap into as performers.

2 Not Quite A Sell-Out

AEW selling just over 81,000 tickets for its first-ever show in England was an incredible achievement, and it is something that deserves a lot of plaudits. However, the event wasn't quite a complete sell-out, which isn't something that fans watching from home would be aware of due to how it was shot.

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However, there were some seats still available in the upper sections of the stadium, which is not uncommon for a wrestling event. AEW does have a great launching point to go from after this though, and adding just a few thousand more next year would lead to every single seat being taken.

1 Tony Khan Appearance

When the show went off air for those watching at home things didn't quite end inside Wembley Stadium. That's because MJF and Adam Cole cut a short promo to announce that All In is happening again next year, which is a huge statement of intent from the company.

However, it also led to an appearance from Tony Khan himself, who hyped up the fact the company was returning to England. It was brilliant for fans to be able to see the man who has put the show together, sending the audience home happy.