Pro wrestling is the hottest it has been in years right now, with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) taking it to WWE and stamping their authority on the industry.
The highly-anticipated return of CM Punk, who hasn't been seen in a wrestling ring since January 2014, is only helping the buzz surrounding AEW as they head towards their next pay-per-view event, All Out.
Punk will return to the ring for the first time in over seven years at the event, taking on Darby Allin as part of a stacked card.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of AEW All Out 2021.
WHEN IS AEW ALL OUT 2021?
This year's All Out event will take place on Monday 6th September (AEST), which is of course Sunday night in the US.
The event is expected to begin at 10am (AEST) and will run for at least three hours.
WHERE IS AEW ALL OUT 2021?
All Out will emanate live from Now Arena, which is just outside of Chicago, Illionois. The venue was formerly known as Sears Centre Arena until last year.
The arena can hold over 10,000 people, with tickets sold out for the event.
HOW TO WATCH OR STREAM AEW ALL OUT 2021 IN AUSTRALIA
The only way to watch AEW weekly shows and pay-per-view events is via FITE.
All Out will cost viewers close to $30AUD, which is a bargain considering the stacked card for the event.
AEW also offer a membership system for international viewers on FITE called 'AEW Plus', which works out to be around $6 per month and grants you access to weekly shows Dynamite and Rampage.
WHAT TIME IS AEW ALL OUT 2021 IN AUSTRALIA?
All Out is expected to begin at 10am (AEST) here in Australia and run for at least three hours.
The 'Buy-In' pre-show will begin at 9am and run for one hour on AEW's YouTube and social media channels.
WILL THERE BE FANS AT AEW ALL OUT 2021?
Yes, there is expected to be a full capacity crowd at the Now Arena for All Out.
The venue holds over 10,000 fans and tickets are sold out for the event.
CM PUNK RETURNS TO WRESTLING WITH AEW
Pro wrestling legend CM Punk has returned to pro wrestling for the first time in over seven years, signing with AEW and challenging Darby Allin to a match for All Out.
The 42-year-old left WWE and hasn't been seen in a wrestling ring since. He did have two fights in the UFC, but lost both of those.
Punk returned on a recent episode of AEW Rampage to a thunderous ovation in his hometown of Chicago.
It's clobberin' time @CMPunk #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/QMaDo1mAJr
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) August 21, 2021
A revered figure in pro wrestling, Punk's move to AEW sent shockwaves through the industry and is further proof of the company's rise in recent months.
WILL DANIEL BRYAN BE AT AEW ALL OUT 2021?
Another big name that could appear at All Out is former multi-time WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson).
After opted not to re-sign with the company earlier this year, Bryan has reportedly signed with AEW and a debut with the company is rumoured to be on the horizon.
Punk himself even teased Danielson's likely arrival in AEW in the lead-up to All Out.
Excuse me#AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/ILQv2dHo9j
Whether or not Danielson will make his AEW debut at the pay-per-view remains to be seen - but it looks like it will be sooner rather than later.
AEW ALL OUT 2021 MATCH CARD
- AEW World Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs Christian Cage
- AEW Women's World Championship: Britt Baker (c) vs Kris Statlander
- AEW World Tag Team Championships: The Young Bucks (c) vs TBA (Steel Cage Match)
- CM Punk vs Darby Allin
- PAC vs Andrade El Idolo
- Chris Jericho vs MJF (If Jericho loses, he will retire from in-ring competition)
- Paul Wight vs QT Marshall
- Jon Moxley vs Satoshi Kojima
- Women's Casino Battle Royal (Buy-In)