Rumor Killer on AEW Forgetting to Ship Correct Ring Size for Grand Slam – Following AEW Grand Slam: Australia, speculation emerged on social media claiming AEW forgot to ship a ring to Brisbane, forcing the company to borrow one at the last minute. However, these rumors, fueled by unreliable sources, have been debunked.
AEW primarily uses a 20×20 ring in the United States but does not transport its rings for international events. Instead, the company rents rings locally, and for the Brisbane event, an 18×18 ring was always the intended choice. This size is a common standard in wrestling, used by promotions such as TNA, ROH, ECW, WCW, and various independent organizations. Additionally, most AEW talent have significant experience performing in 18×18 rings. Contrary to some online claims, the ring was never 16×16.
The approach AEW took is not unusual. WWE, for instance, keeps rings stationed in overseas markets rather than shipping them for every event. While it’s unclear whether the exact ring used at Grand Slam was the specific one AEW initially planned to rent, the dimensions were always set to be 18×18, with ring aprons and branding adjusted accordingly.
AEW has also previously utilized 18×18 rings in the United States, including during the steel cage match between Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa.
Ultimately, there was no oversight or miscalculation—AEW executed its plan as intended. The rumors of logistical mishaps were unfounded, further emphasizing the persistence of misinformation regarding the company’s operations.
Rumor Killer on AEW Forgetting to Ship Correct Ring Size for Grand Slam
