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Hooked On Wrestling’s Guide To AEW All In 2023 Weekend In London
We are now mere weeks away from AEW All In 2023 taking place in London at Wembley Stadium.
It is going to be the biggest wrestling event ever to take place in Europe and we wanted to produce a handy guide for everyone heading down to London for the weekend.
This guide will cover events, getting around and other things to do in London for wrestling enthusiasts that weekend. We want this to be as comprehensive as possible so if we have missed anything, let us know by emailing us here. If we think it will be useful for fans in general we will add it to our guide.
When Does AEW All In 2023 Start?
AEW All In 2023 will kick off on Sunday 27th August at 6PM UK time at Wembley Stadium.
I Need Tickets To AEW All In 2023. Where Do I Get Them?
Whilst ticket sales have been immense, the sheer size of Wembley Stadium means that availability is still good. You can browse all sorts of tickets at Ticketmaster.
Getting To Wembley Stadium
Firstly, if you are coming from Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool or Manchester then you need to check out Wrestle Bus. Hosted luxury coaches directly from these cities to the stadium and back. Tickets are limited so no time to waste.
For those spending the weekend in London and not familiar with the city, here’s some help. Firstly….Wembley Stadium’s location. It is NOT in Central London so it important you give yourselves plenty of time to travel. Whilst taxis are an option (An expensive one!), there are two favoured ways of travelling to the stadium. You can also consult the live journey planner on TFL.Gov.UK. As you can imagine, the sheer volume of people travelling means we urge you to arrive earlier for the least stressful journey.
London Underground: Wembley Stadium is mainly served by Wembley Park station.. This can be found on the Jubilee Line (Silver) and Metropolitan Line (Purple). Both go from various central London locations but be warned, the Metropolitan Line is significantly quicker as there are less stops between the city and the stadium so get that one if you can. Alternatively, you can travel to another nearby station, Wembley Central on the Bakerloo (Brown) line. Wembley Central is a bit further away from the stadium but it is walkable.
London Overground: By far the quickest public transport option from the city centre is the Chiltern Railways train from Marylebone station. It takes just 9 minutes and drops you at Wembley Stadium station which is right next to the stadium itself. Other trains go to and from Wembley Central to various London stations but check availability before travel as some of these trains will not be running over All In weekend.
Getting Back From Wembley Stadium After AEW All In 2023
There’s no way of sugar coating this…It isn’t fun. 90,000 people all leaving a stadium at once is slow, busy and can be stressful if you are not comfortable in big crowds. If you can, be patient and understand the crowds are well marshalled. You will get to the station you need to get to in time but it won’t be quick. If stopping for a post-event drink at BOXPARK or another venue whilst the crowds ease, that’s always a good idea.
Getting Around London
Familiarise yourself with the London Underground map as it will get you anywhere you want to go. Keep an eye out for closures on the Saturday though as some lines do close for repairs at weekends. Buses are also an option around London if you are confident enough in where to get on and off. Another option….Get those steps in. Many places in the centre are closer than you think so always best to consult Google Maps to compare travel times on foot and by tube. For instance, it is famously quicker to walk between Covent Garden and Leicester Square than it is to get the tube.
Ubers are also plentiful in London through the day and night. Obviously exercise caution when travelling in private vehicles, as you would at any time.
How Do I Pay For Public Transport In London?
For those not used to getting around London, paying could not be simpler. Simply use your contactless debit or credit card to tap in and out on your chosen journey and the cheapest fare will be calculated for you. At the end of the day, the system will even calculate if you would have been better buying a day travelcard and if so, it will refund the difference. It really is great. You can use this for all transport in London but a couple of things to note:
Whilst most tube stations have barriers forcing you to tap out, the DLR (Light railway in East London) and some non-central Tube stations will not have barriers. On these platforms it is crucial you find the terminals (With yellow or pink pads) to tap out at the end of your journey. If you don’t. you will pay through the nose for a penalty fare. Be warned!
If going via Uber Boat, you can tap in and out on the piers or pre-purchase tickets from the Uber app.
If you are taking a bus, you only have to tap in at the start of the journey. No need to tap out at the end.
Any Hooked On Wrestling merch I can buy for the weekend?
Yes indeed! We will soon reveal our commemorative tee for the weekend that will be on sale on our website and on the day at BOXPARK.
What Else Is Going On At Wembley Stadium?
The very best way to get yourself properly pumped for AEW All In is by heading to BOXPARK Wembley for our Big TakeOver event with Wrestle Tours and PROGRESS Wrestling.
This is a free entry event from 2PM-6PM and we will be rocking out at BOXPARK with iconic wrestling music from our own HOW DJs. Not only that but our hosts, Gene Munny and Session Moth Martina will be playing spot games with fans to win prizes, hosting an AEW cosplay competition and more. We have also been promised a special performance of Lanaoke from PROGRESS Wrestling Women’s Champion Lana Austin!
Finally we will be hosting a prize draw on the day that will have our very best selection of prizes ever. Our list of incredible items you can win include an invite for two to our luxury suite to watch All In including an unlimited bar and gourmet meal. We have a 30 minute one on one conversation with WWE Hall Of Famer ERIC BISCHOFF….Your very own replica PROGRESS Wrestling World Championship….It’s one hell of a list!
We will also have various items of merch on sale on the day. A word of warning though….Whilst this is a free entry event, capacity is limited and you may have to queue for entry. Arrive early for best chance of admission. Don’t worry though, we will be selling prize draw tickets in the queue outside too.
Are Hooked On Wrestling Running A Prize Draw For AEW All In 2023?
Our prize draw will take place at BOXPARK Wembley on the day of the event. But don’t worry, we will be selling tickets at our other events that weekend too so everyone will get the chance to enter.
What Else Is Hooked On Wrestling Doing During AEW 2023 Weekend?
In short….Quite a bit. Have a look at this list and get your tickets ASAP.
Shake It All About – The Tag Team Tombola Tournament!
We’ve finally taken the plunge and decided to run our first actual wrestling show the day after All In at The Dome in Tufnell Park. Doors open at noon. Tickets are going fast but you can buy them from ShakeItAllAbout.co.uk.
The show will feature a Lethal Lottery style tag team tournament with the twist that the teams will be re-randomised after each round. Our winning pair will be granted a future shot at the PROGRESS Wrestling Tag Team Championships.
Names announced include Charles Crowley, Sunshine Machine, Simon Miller, Alexxis Falcon, Man Like Dereiss, Gene Munny and Leon Slater.
This event is 14+ with under 18s needing to be accompanied by an adult.
Wrestling Observer Live With Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez
We are very proud to be hosting the most prominent wrestling journalists in the world for their first ever podcast recording show in the UK.
The show takes place between 10AM-noon on the morning of All In at Sports Bar & Grill Marylebone (9 minutes via train from Wembley) and at the time of writing, less than 10 VIP tickets remain. General Admission has sold out completely.
If you are a fan who values the insight of the Wrestling Observer team, this event promises to be a must see for All In weekend. Tickets are available from WOLiveLondon.com.
Nigel McGuinness Presents Celebration: A Magical Homage To Professional Wrestling
Did you know that former ROH World Champion and current AEW commentator Nigel McGuinness is also a hugely accomplished magician? You can see McGuinness in action on stage as his show on Monday 28th August combines incredible magic and stories from his wrestling career. This acclaimed show is a must-watch for All In weekend. Buy your tickets from CelebrationMagic.co.uk.
Sunshine Machine’s Bottomless Beach Ball Bingo Bonanza Brunch
One of the absolute highlights of our events over Money In The Bank weekend was this crazy bingo event which gives players the chance to sing, dance, win some questionable prizes and generally have some very silly fun along the way. Guests can opt to pay for entry only or upgrade to a 2 hour bottomless brunch including unlimited beer and prosecco as well as a brunch item from the menu. If you don’t take yourself too seriously, this is THE way to start All In Sunday.
The event takes place from 11AM-1PM at Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon which is a direct underground journey to Wembley. You can buy your tickets HERE.
Lana Austin’s Karaoke Cokey Night
Have you ever wanted to sing Judas with your squad in over the mic in a bar full of fans? Treat the audience to a pitch perfect rendition of Cult Of Personality? Now’s your chance as the queen of Lanaoke herself is on hand to present Karaoke Cokey at The Coach House near Leicester Square from 9PM on Saturday 26th August.
We have less than 50 tickets left to this event and you can by yours by clicking here.
A Night Of Rock & Wrestling: The Official PROGRESS Wrestling After Party
As soon as PROGRESS Wrestling’s ‘It’s Clobberin’ Time’ event finishes we want you all to head over to Sports Bar & Grill Marylebone to spend the night with a bar full of wrestling fans celebrating this insane weekend with a selection of our favourite wrestling tracks and rock classics. We will even have a second room of pop and cheese for those who’s tastes are more McFly than Metallica. We will be joined by a few of our favourite British wrestling personalities for a night to remember.
We kick off at 9PM and run to 3AM and you can buy your tickets right here for just £7 each.
ALL IN(clusive) – VIP Wembley Suite Party
We will be hosting an 18 person box at Wembley Stadium including the absolute best view in the stadium, private balcony seating and a lounge area. Gene Munny and PROGRESS Wrestling co-owner Lee McAteer host this ultra-VIP event including a free bar from 3 hours before the event until 1 hour after as well as a gourmet pre-event meal and snacks throughout.
This event has sold out.
How Do I Enter The Predictions Contest For AEW All In 2023?
Well we will probably need to know some matches before we think about launching this. But rest assured, we will set this live when we can.
What Other Events Are Happening In London That Weekend?
You are not short of choices when it comes to the ol’ graps in London that weekend, with a whole host of quality wrestling taking place. Of course, these will all pale in comparison to SHAKE IT ALL ABOUT but as long as you are going to that show, then you’ve got some superb options for other wrestling shows.
On Friday 25th August, Riot Cabaret present ‘All Singing, All Dancing’ at The Clapham Grand in Clapham Junction. This card will feature the likes of Nina Samuels, Tate Mayfairs and many more. Tickets are available HERE.
We are incredibly excited for a one of a kind double bill at The Electric Ballroom in Camden as Defy Wrestling and PROGRESS Wrestling team up for two back to back cards on Saturday afternoon. Defy present ‘The Splendid And The Vile’ from noon including an incredible main event featuring KENTA defending the Defy Championship against Mark Haskins. Right after, at 4PM, PROGRESS present ‘It’s Clobberin’ Time’ which will see the PROGRESS debut of Davey Boy Smith Jr as well as Leon Slater, Lana Austin and many more. You can grab your tickets from PROGRESSWrestling.com now.
Also on Saturday 26th August, Revolution Pro Wrestling take over the iconic Copper Box Arena for their 11th Anniversary Show. This packed event will be highlighted by Will Ospreay facing Shingo Takagi as well as Michael Oku, Trent Seven and the Rev Pro debut of Mickie James. Plenty of good tickets still available by clicking here.
Finally, a wrestling weekend in London wouldn’t be complete without Eve: Riot Grrls Of Wrestling who present two events over the weekend.
Eve Presents Choco Pro Wrestling at The Yard Theatre takes place at 1:30PM but is already sold out. At 8:15PM on the same day, the Eve X Choco Pro’ Super Show takes place at The Dome, Tufnell Park and you can buy tickets by clicking here.
Anything Else?
We think we have covered everything but no doubt more will pop up as the weeks tick along. AEW themselves are holding fan fests at BOXPARK Wembley between 10AM-2PM on both Saturday and Sunday but both are now sold out.
Keep your eyes on our Twitter and Facebook pages for more info that gets updated.