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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is getting into the musical theater game.
The pro wrestling promotion has announced a partnership with the stage show “The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience.” Under the partnership,
“The Last Match” will take over a venue near Tottenham Court Road in London’s famed West End this fall.
“On behalf of AEW, we are thrilled to collaborate with ‘The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience’ in London this fall,” said AEW CEO, GM and head of creative Tony Khan. “This marks an incredible opportunity to partner All Elite Wrestling with an established theatrical production, showcase AEW stars during select performances and further expand our footprint in the London market.”
“The Last Match” features a 1980s-inspired rock score and tells the story of a wrestler’s final pay-per-view event. Unlike other theatrical shows, attendees will be encouraged to take photos and videos during the show. Each performance will include a preshow interactive wrestling experience, inviting fans to explore multiple wrestling-themed installations and exhibits before the main event.
Tickets will range from £30 to £80, with premium VIP experiences available. Further details will be announced at a later date.
“’AEW Presents The Last Match: A Pro Wrestling Rock Experience’ is a West End rock musical that happens to take place in the world of professional wrestling,” said Jeremiah James, the show’s director, lead producer, and co-creator. “I am deeply grateful to Tony Khan and everyone at All Elite Wrestling for believing in this project and embracing a creative risk that has never been attempted before. Together, we’re helping to innovate a new form of live entertainment.”
“One of the things that drew me to ‘AEW Presents The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience’ is that no two performances will ever be exactly alike,” said executive producer Frank Licari. “The story, music, and characters remain the same, but the live wrestling element creates opportunities for surprises, special guests, and moments that can only happen in that room on that night.”
Along with James and Licari, celebrated wrestler Chavo Guerrero serves as an executive producer and wrestling consultant. Book and lyrics are by Jason Huza, with book, music, and additional lyrics by Sylvana Joyce and C. Robert Smith. Tatevik Hunanyan serves as associate director, with Bull James serving as wrestling booker alongside associate wrestling booker, Brandon Scott.
