AEW All Out 2021: When is it, how to watch in Australia, match card, CM Punk returns, results

Liam O'Loughlin

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Pro wrestling is the hottest it has been in years right now, with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) taking it to WWE and stamping their authority on the industry.

The highly-anticipated return of CM Punk, who hasn't been seen in a wrestling ring since January 2014, is only helping the buzz surrounding AEW as they head towards their next pay-per-view event,  All Out.

Punk will return to the ring for the first time in over seven years at the event, taking on Darby Allin as part of a stacked card.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of AEW All Out 2021.

AEW ALL OUT 2021 MATCH CARD AND RESULTS

Best Friends/Jurassic Express def. Hardy Family Office 

AEW TNT Championship:  Miro (c) def. Eddie Kingston

Jon Moxley def. Satoshi Kojima

AEW Women's World Championship:  Britt Baker (c) def. Kris Statlander

AEW World Tag Team Championships:  Lucha Bros def. The Young Bucks (c) (Steel Cage Match)

Ruby Soho won the Women's Casino Battle Royal 

Chris Jericho def. MJF 

CM Punk def. Darby Allin

Paul Wight def. QT Marshall

AEW World Championship: Kenny Omega (c) def. Christian Cage

BRYAN DANIELSON, ADAM COLE DEBUT IN AEW

What a way to end a show!

After a brutal title match between Kenny Omega and Christian Cage, the champion and his Elite brethren began to beat down the challenger.

Enter Adam Cole to an absolutely thunderous ovation.


He joined his former teammates in the ring after a four-year stint in WWE and The Elite is now back together completely.

Not to be outdone, WWE legend and multi-time world champion Bryan Danielson (fka Daniel Bryan) stormed to the ring and stood tall. 


In the space of a few weeks, AEW have now signed CM Punk, Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole - three of the biggest and best wrestlers in the world. 

 

WHEN IS AEW ALL OUT 2021?

This year's  All Out  event will take place on Monday 6th September (AEST), which is of course Sunday night in the US. 

The event is expected to begin at 10am (AEST) and will run for at least three hours. 

WHERE IS AEW ALL OUT 2021?

All Out  will emanate live from Now Arena, which is just outside of Chicago, Illionois. The venue was formerly known as Sears Centre Arena until last year. 

The arena can hold over 10,000 people, with tickets sold out for the event. 

HOW TO WATCH OR STREAM AEW ALL OUT 2021 IN AUSTRALIA

The only way to watch AEW weekly shows and pay-per-view events is via FITE.

All Out  will cost viewers close to $30AUD, which is a bargain considering the stacked card for the event.

AEW also offer a membership system for international viewers on FITE called 'AEW Plus', which works out to be around $6 per month and grants you access to weekly shows  Dynamite  and  Rampage. 

WHAT TIME IS AEW ALL OUT 2021 IN AUSTRALIA?

All Out  is expected to begin at 10am (AEST) here in Australia and run for at least three hours. 

The 'Buy-In' pre-show will begin at 9am and run for one hour on AEW's YouTube and social media channels. 

WILL THERE BE FANS AT AEW ALL OUT 2021?

Yes, there is expected to be a full capacity crowd at the Now Arena for  All Out.

The venue holds over 10,000 fans and tickets are sold out for the event. 

CM PUNK RETURNS TO WRESTLING WITH AEW

Pro wrestling legend CM Punk has returned to pro wrestling for the first time in over seven years, signing with AEW and challenging Darby Allin to a match for  All Out.

The 42-year-old left WWE and hasn't been seen in a wrestling ring since. He did have two fights in the UFC, but lost both of those. 

Punk returned on a recent episode of  AEW Rampage  to a thunderous ovation in his hometown of Chicago. 

A revered figure in pro wrestling, Punk's move to AEW sent shockwaves through the industry and is further proof of the company's rise in recent months. 

WILL DANIEL BRYAN BE AT AEW ALL OUT 2021?

Another big name that could appear at  All Out  is former multi-time WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson).  

After opted not to re-sign with the company earlier this year, Bryan has reportedly signed with AEW and a debut with the company is rumoured to be on the horizon.

Punk himself even teased Danielson's likely arrival in AEW in the lead-up to  All Out.

Whether or not Danielson will make his AEW debut at the pay-per-view remains to be seen - but it looks like it will be sooner rather than later. 

PAC VS ANDRADE EL IDOLO CANCELLED 

In a huge blow for AEW fans, the match between PAC and Andrade El Idolo has been cancelled due to travel issues.

It is believed the Englihsman is stuck in the UK and will not make it back in time for  All Out.

AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the news on Thursday morning (AEST).

There has been no word at this stage as to whether or not Andrade El Idolo will have a new opponent, or whether he has been taken off the card completely. 

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.