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Pro Wrestling Returns To the Prudential Center on January 5th

originally published: 11/08/2021

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The two hottest shows in professional wrestling, “AEW: Dynamite” and “AEW: Rampage,” return to the Prudential Center on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, for a high octane evening of bell-to-bell action.  This marks AEW’s second visit to the state-of-the-art arena in downtown Newark, following the wildly popular, sold-out “AEW: Dynamite” and “AEW: Rampage” shows on September 15, 2021.  

This also launches the dawn of a new era as the AEW franchise expands its WarnerMedia footprint with “AEW: Dynamite” moving to TBS, live every Wednesday from 8:00pm-10:00pm ET.  “AEW Rampage” will continue to air on TNT every Friday from 10:00pm-11:00pm ET. 

AEW’s star-studded roster includes CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson, Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, Jon Moxley, Hangman Page, Sting, Dr. Britt Baker, The Lucha Bros., Miro, Andrade El Idolo, Darby Allin, Jade Cargill, Thunder Rosa, Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander, Nyla Rose, Hikaru Shida, Orange Cassidy, Eddie Kingston, MJF, Christian Cage, Malakai Black and many others. 

Just in time for holiday shopping season, tickets for the live show begin at $29 plus fees and will be available for presale starting on Thursday, November 11 at 11:00am. ET via Ticketmaster.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 12 at 12:00pm. ET via Ticketmaster and will also be available at the Prudential Center Box Office starting Monday, November 15 at 11:00am ET, should seats remain.   

The Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, New Jersey. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Prudential Center remain committed to ensuring the safety of all fans. For information on current safety protocols, expectations, guest experience and the Prudential Center Pledge, visit PruCenter.com/Safety






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Founded by CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan, AEW is a new professional wrestling league headlined by Kenny Omega, Dr. Britt Baker, CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho, Cody & Brandi Rhodes, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Adam Cole, Sting, Jon Moxley, Miro, Lucha Bros., PAC, Hangman Page, MJF, Darby Allin, Nyla Rose, Red Velvet, Ruby Soho, Hikaru Shida, Jade Cargill, Thunder Rosa, Malakai Black, Andrade El Idolo, Christian Cage, Jungle Boy, Sammy Guevara, Scorpio Sky, Ethan Page, Orange Cassidy, Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, Lance Archer, and many more.  For the first time in many years, AEW is offering an alternative to mainstream wrestling, with a roster of world-class talent that is injecting new spirit, freshness and energy into the industry. 



Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. The arena is also home to the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, which opened its doors to the public on October 2017. The 8,200-square-foot experience marks the first GRAMMY Museum outpost on the East Coast, and features a dynamic combination of educational programming and interactive permanent and traveling exhibits, including a spotlight on legendary GRAMMY winners from New Jersey. Ranked in the Top 8 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually.  




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