AEW announcer Tony Schiavone has issued a response to those critical of the card for the upcoming All Out pay-per-view. With top stars such as Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, and Swerve Strickland absent from the event, some had expressed concern that the company would struggle to present a strong lineup. Speaking on the What Happened When podcast, Schiavone dismissed this notion and challenged those critics directly.
While discussing the online criticism, Schiavone challenged those who doubted the All Out card to try booking a show themselves. “So the critics are saying that we weren’t gonna have a good card? Well, why don’t we do this? Why don’t we get one of those critics on here and have them book a card for us? See how they come up with one. I’m all for that. Find them, bring them on, have them book a card,” Schiavone said. After extending the challenge, he added a much more blunt statement. He continued, “And as we have them book a card, have them go fuck themselves too. How’s that sound?”
The absences of Ospreay, Omega, and Strickland are notable, as all three are considered main event-level talent and former AEW World Champions. Their unavailability for a major event presents a significant creative challenge. However, the final card for All Out features multiple championship matches and big bouts. The show will be headlined by Hangman Page defending the AEW World Championship against Kyle Fletcher. Other title matches include Toni Storm defending the AEW Women’s World Championship in a four-way against Thekla, Jamie Hayter, and Kris Statlander, Mercedes Mone defending the TBS Championship against Riho, and Kazuchika Okada in a three-way match for the AEW Unified Championship.
Beyond the championship contests, the All Out lineup includes several top matchups. The rivalry between former tag team partners Adam Copeland and Christian Cage will see them team up against FTR. Additionally, two stipulation matches will see Jon Moxley face Darby Allin in a Coffin Match, while MJF will take on Mark Briscoe in a Tables ‘N’ Thumbtacks No DQ match. The card is further rounded out by a trios match featuring Bobby Lashley’s faction and a pre-show Tornado Tailgate Brawl.
In addition to his on-air duties as an announcer and interviewer for AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision, Tony Schiavone serves as a Senior Producer and Special Advisor. Check out the full podcast below.
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