AEW announced today that the AEW World Title will be defended on the 3rd episode of AEW on TNT which takes place in Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 16th.
Chris Jericho is currently scheduled to face Hangman Adam Page at All Out on August 31st to crown the first champion.
The FIRST defense of the #AEW World Championship will be made Wed, October 16th at the @LiacourasCenter when @AEWonTNT broadcasts LIVE from Philadelphia! Tix go on sale this Fri, Aug 16th at Noon ET / 9am PT – https://t.co/mxiUPGTZnl pic.twitter.com/hjRvPFGPKV
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 14, 2019