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Tony Khan Unveils Exciting Matches for AEW Holiday Bash

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) President Tony Khan announced a match for the Dynamite & Collision Holiday Bash in Manchester.
Jamie Hayter faces Isla Dawn, Hayter's singles match in over a month.
Bout precedes Hayter's title match against Kris Statlander at AEW Worlds End.
Event includes a $1 million trios match and a contract signing for AEW World Title.
The show starts at 8 PM ET on TBS and HBO Max.

History

Historical Context

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was founded in January 2019 by Tony Khan and others, following the success of the independent event All In in 2018. AEW quickly gained popularity, attracting over 1 million viewers for its debut event, Double or Nothing, on May 25, 2019. This emergence reflects a shift in the wrestling industry, offering fans a competitive alternative to WWE and diversifying the landscape.

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Story summary

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) President Tony Khan announced a match for the Dynamite & Collision Holiday Bash in Manchester.
Jamie Hayter faces Isla Dawn, Hayter's singles match in over a month.
Bout precedes Hayter's title match against Kris Statlander at AEW Worlds End.
Event includes a $1 million trios match and a contract signing for AEW World Title.
The show starts at 8 PM ET on TBS and HBO Max.

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