It really goes to show the state of ROH & NJPW that a show like this was able to draw so well. I've been outspoken about the state of ROH, but the bottom line proves that their partnership with NJPW was the best thing to happen to that company.

They really did a brilliant job of turning it into an event rather than just a wrestling show. The announced names are great, but nothing crazy overwhelming, nothing that you wouldn't get on a particularly loaded ROH or NJPW US show that would draw half as many people. A lot of people are banging the drum of "this proves that these guys are draws!" but I don't think that's the answer either.

They sold a movement, and that's awesome. They did what WWE has been trying to do for so long, without the clumsy branding -- they made the fans part of the event, and that's so hard to replicate. They made a standalone event that fans are willing to travel for and pay a lot to do so.

One of the biggest takeaways here: Being the Elite is a massive success. They just did a six-figure gate off a Youtube show. I'm guessing they'll have some sort of VOD/IPPV/DVD returns as well.

I'm fascinated to see what future talent announcements and matches come out now that it's a sellout.

Outside of the US, where can we watch it?

Wiki has Cody vs Magnus for the NWA title

May 14, 2018 8:06:52 GMT N A T H said:

Outside of the US, where can we watch it?

I hope it goes to Pay Per View.

May 27, 2018 4:59:16 GMT CM Punk'd said:

May 14, 2018 8:06:52 GMT N A T H said:

Outside of the US, where can we watch it?

I hope it goes to Pay Per View.

The rumour I read the other day was, they were hoping a third party would show interest in it and buy/record/broadcast the show. Otherwise, they were fine with it going ahead essentially, dark.

I would love to see it taped, and would love to see a behind the scenes documentary to go with it. This potentially could be the most important thing to happen to pro-wrestling in years, and would hate for it simply go down in wrestling-lore as this incredible show that all but 10,000 people saw. 

May 27, 2018 3:24:07 GMT bodyslam said:

Wiki has Cody vs Magnus for the NWA title

If Cody wins his roh belt back it will be title for title

Something tells me Magnus doesn’t make it to All In with the title.

I'll go out of my way to watch this if they book a CM Punk/Ryback match.

I've been saying from day one that I'll eat my hat if CM Punk shows up at All In, but they've marketed this and controlled the rumors so fucking well, they even have me thinking he might show up.

He won't. There's no way.

....but he might!

Just give the man and his wife a front row seat, and the world will go nuts.

This show needs to be recorded.

A show this big, can't be left in the dark for those who can't be there.

May 31, 2018 5:49:06 GMT CM Punk'd said:

A show this big, can't be left in the dark for those who can't be there.

I kind of think that’s what makes it special. If it’s awesome, it’ll drive demand for the next one too.

Cody has commented on streaming the show a few times on twitter. He's been kind of vague about it but it sounds like they would stream it if they could. He doesn't elaborate much more than that, so I don't know what the deal is. I'm assuming there are contractual obligations some of them have that dictate how and when they can appear at a televised event.

I can't imagine NJPW would be cool with some random streaming service making ad revenue off Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, etc.

Honestly I'm with KJ. Not televising the event makes it that much more exciting for the next one. And let's be real: 80% of the crowd are going to have their smartphones in hand for most of the show, so we'll see pieces of it online as it's happening. And that might make it even more cool.

I bet they tape it. Then let hype and buzz build demand, shop it around and sell the rights. What are the chances it ends up on NJPW World.

Oh it'll absolutely be recorded. They'd be stupid not to. It all just depends on how and when they release the DVD.

You might be right. I'm sure they approached AXS TV to air the show. Then again, maybe not. The whole point is they wanted to do this on their own, using their own name recognition and nothing else. Any ties to NJPW or ROH are obviously implied due to how they got their fame, but I think they'd want to avoid having those names tacked on to their show.

Considering how reliable things like ROH streams are, i’d say they wouldn’t want the complaints to tarnish the event and taping is a much safer option.

Impact plugging All In this week. Said Tessa would be All In September 1st in Chicago.

In some format whether it be streaming, DVDs, or even a streaming service, the fans not attending will be able to see the show at some point. Spoilers, to me at least, don't matter in a event like this. The rumor is a second even later in the year in New York City.

Given how fast this sold out, if the show runs smooth these should be regular events. Gives the Bucks something to do when they step away from the ring in a few years.

I just heard on the most recent episode of Being the Elite, that All In will indeed, have LIVE PAY PER VIEW COVERAGE!

Stephen Amell vs Christopher Daniels

Boo...I don't have WGN

With all the matches announced I wonder who Kenny will wrestle? The rest of the big names there have had their matches announced but not Omega.

Aug 7, 2018 14:58:11 GMT Mistress said:

Boo...I don't have WGN

Well, at least you still have pay per view.

Aug 7, 2018 15:43:56 GMT hbk4life said:

With all the matches announced I wonder who Kenny will wrestle? The rest of the big names there have had their matches announced but not Omega.

I think & hope he wrestles Pentagon. If they both go all out it can be an incredible match. 

New match announced:


The new ALL US video has also confirmed a brand new match for ALL IN, appropriately featuring some of the best women’s wrestling athletes on the planet. The show will see a huge Fatal 4-Way match, as Impact Wrestling veteran Madison Rayne takes on third generation dynamite Tessa Blanchard, former Knockouts Champion Chelsea Green (aka Laurel Van Ness) and two-time IWC Women’s Champion, UK standout Britt Baker.

NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Nick Aldis (c) vs. Cody Rhodes

THE RAINMAKER versus THE VILLAIN
Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll

THE HANGMAN versus THE BAD BOY
Adam Page vs. Joey Janela

FATAL 4-WAY MATCH
Madison Rayne vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Britt Baker vs. Chelsea Green

6-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Kota Ibushi & The Young Bucks vs. Rey Mysterio, Fenix & Bandido

THE ARROW versus THE ANGEL
Stephen Amell vs. Christopher Daniels

ALL IN: ZERO HOUR
The Briscoe Brothers vs. Kazarian & Scorpio Sky

THE OVER BUDGET BATTLE ROYALE

Moose
Colt Cabana
Ethan Page
Rocky Romero
Jordynne Grace


I'm getting more excited. More Tessa makes me happy. Just wish Mercedes Martinez was in there instead of Maddie or Chelsea.

Lony

Also, it was announced that the winner of the battle royal will get a ROH title shot against Lethal later that night.

I can't imagine how proud Dusty would be to see what Cody has put together.