Today, AEW made its debut in Australia with a special event called Grand Slam Australia, which was filmed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The event also featured matches from AEW ROH Global Wars. While the broadcast date for the Global Wars matches is not confirmed yet, the full Grand Slam card will be shown on TNT and Max after the NBA All-Star Weekend coverage tonight, likely between 10:30-11 p.m. Eastern Time.
The event in Brisbane was packed with excited fans. Tony Khan, the president of AEW, initially received a mixed reaction but won over the crowd with his enthusiasm for the show and promises to return to Australia in the future.
- One of the highlights was a tag team match where Will Ospreay & Kenny Omega defeated Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher.
- In another match, Mercedes Moné successfully defended her TBS title against Harley Cameron.
- There were also challenges issued for future matches, including a steel cage match between Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher at Revolution.
Are you planning to watch Grand Slam Australia tonight? Stay tuned for all the action!
Vocabulary List:
- Debut /deɪˈbjuː/ (noun): A first public appearance or performance.
- Broadcast /ˈbrɔːd.kæst/ (noun): A program or transmission that is delivered over the airwaves or via the internet.
- Highlight /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ (noun): An outstanding part of an event or situation.
- Enthusiasm /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/ (noun): Intense and eager enjoyment interest or approval.
- Challenges /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪz/ (noun): Tasks or situations that test someone’s abilities.
- Defended /dɪˈfɛndɪd/ (verb): To protect or support against an attack or challenge.