During AEW Grand Slam: Australia, fans noticed that a smaller ring was used compared to AEW’s standard size in the United States. AEW’s Vice President of Show and Creative Coordination, QT Marshall, responded to questions about the change on Twitter/X, clarifying the decision to use a local ring instead of shipping one to Brisbane.
Marshall explained:
“The AEW ring is a design that only AEW has. It’s very rare that an independent company (or a major company) has a 20ft ring. This ring is an 18ft ring. TNA has been using for years and older ROH as well. Why is this a talking point? It’s not our first time using an 18ft ring.”
Marshall’s response emphasized that using an 18-foot ring is standard practice in certain situations and has a history within the wrestling industry. Despite the size difference, the ring setup did not detract from the action-packed event in Brisbane.
The AEW ring is a design that only AEW has. It’s very rare that an independent company (or a major company) has a 20ft ring. This ring is an 18ft ring. TNA has been using for years and older ROH as well. Why is this a talking point? It’s not our first time using an 18ft ring. https://t.co/jSxzUNVdZ5
— QT Marshall (@QTMarshall) February 16, 2025
