{{Short description|All Elite Wrestling special event series}} {{Infobox wrestling PPV series | name = AEW Fight for the Fallen | image = AEW_FFTF_LOGO.png | caption = The original AEW Fight for the Fallen logo (2019–2023) | promotions = All Elite Wrestling | firstevent = 2019 | lastevent = | gimmick = Charity event }} '''AEW Fight for the Fallen''' is a professional wrestling event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Established in 2019, it is held as a charity event for different causes, which is a reference to the event's title. These events have helped raise money to support victims of different types of violence, people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and various other non-profit organizations and natural disaster relief. Since 2020, Fight for the Fallen has been held as a television special of AEW's weekly television programs. The event was originally held during the summer in July but was pushed back to August in 2023. An event was not held in 2024 but returned on New Year's Day in 2025.
The inaugural event was streamed for free on B/R Live in North America and aired on pay-per-view internationally. The second iteration of the event aired as a special episode of ''Wednesday Night Dynamite'', which started its broadcasting format as a television special. In 2022, the event expanded to a two-part special, also encompassing ''Friday Night Rampage'', and then expanded to a three-part event in 2023 to also include ''Saturday Night Collision''. It was reduced back to a one-night special of ''Dynamite'' in 2025. The 2025 event was also notable as it was the start of AEW's programs being simulcast on their respective television channels and on the streaming service Max.
==History== The inaugural Fight for the Fallen took place on July 13, 2019, at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida and was All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) third-ever professional wrestling event.<ref name="Fallen2019">{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/aew-reveals-date-and-venue-fight-fallen-278431|title=AEW reveals date and venue for Fight for the Fallen|website=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online|date=March 4, 2019|access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref> The company held the charity event to support victims of gun violence, with all gate receipts from the event being donated to these victims. The event was titled as a reference to this cause.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD8FcXeWKLE|title=AEW - The Road to Fight for the Fallen - Episode 01|publisher=Nightmare Family|website=YouTube|date=June 26, 2019|accessdate=June 26, 2019}}</ref> In North America, the event was livestreamed for free on B/R Live, while internationally, it aired on pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2019/07/03/aew-fight-for-the-fallen-streaming-for-free|title=AEW Fight For The Fallen Streaming For Free|first=Felix|last=Upton|website=Ringside News|date=July 7, 2019|accessdate=July 12, 2019}}</ref>
The following year, AEW held a second Fight for the Fallen event, this time as a special episode of their flagship television program, ''Dynamite'', which aired on TNT on July 15, 2020. It was also broadcast from Daily's Place, but this time, it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic that began in March that year, which forced the majority of AEW's programs to be held at Daily's Place. This second iteration in turn raised money for COVID-19 relief.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/07/aew-world-title-match-on-next-week-fyter-fest-is-delayed-672012/|title=Jon Moxley Vs. Brian Cage AEW Fyter Fest Title Match Delayed|work=Wrestling Inc.|first=Joshua|last=Gagnon|date=July 1, 2020|accessdate=July 1, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2020/07/01/aew-fight-for-the-fallen-scheduled-for-7-15-moxley-vs-cage-set-for-the-show/|title=AEW Fight For The Fallen scheduled for 7/15, Moxley vs. Cage set for the show|work=POST Wrestling|first=Andrew|last=Thompson|date=July 1, 2020|accessdate=July 1, 2020}}</ref>
The 2021 event was announced to also broadcast as a television special of ''Dynamite'', thus becoming the broadcasting format for Fight for the Fallen. It was also the first Fight for the Fallen to be held outside of Daily's Place. Following AEW's return to live touring during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 event was held on July 28 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina and was the final event in AEW's "Welcome Back" tour.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nason |first1=Josh |title=AEW ANNOUNCES DATES FOR FYTER FEST, FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN, ROAD RAGER |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-announces-dates-fyter-fest-fight-fallen-road-rager-343871 |website=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online |access-date=June 13, 2021 |date=June 11, 2021}}</ref> The 2021 event's charitable cause raised money to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rueter |first1=Sean |title=This year's Fight For The Fallen to benefit domestic violence & sexual assault survivors |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2021/7/26/22594523/aew-fight-for-the-fallen-2021-benefit-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-survivors |website=Cageside Seats |access-date=July 28, 2021 |date=July 26, 2021}}</ref>
In August 2021, AEW launched a secondary television program titled ''Rampage'', which aired on Friday nights on TNT. In turn, the 2022 Fight for the Fallen was expanded to a two-part event, encompassing the broadcasts of ''Dynamite'', which moved to TBS in January that year, and ''Rampage''. ''Dynamite'' aired live on July 27 while ''Rampage'' was taped the same night but aired on tape delay on July 29. This year's event supported Oceana, a non-profit marine wildlife organization.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=AEW|number=1549952304270417920|title=This summer is heating up! #AEW makes its #AEWDynamite & #AEWRampage debut in Worcester, MA Wednesday, July 27th at the @DCUCenter with 7pm ET Bell Time! Tickets (starting at $29+fees) are ON SALE NOW! AEWTIX.com | Ticketmaster.com|author=All Elite Wrestling|date=July 20, 2022|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/two-title-matches-announced-for-aew-dynamite-fight-for-the-fallen|title=Two title matches announced for AEW Dynamite Fight for the Fallen|date=July 20, 2022|last=Renner|first=Ethan|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online|access-date=August 11, 2023}}</ref>
In response to the Hawaii wildfires that occurred in early August 2023, AEW president Tony Khan announced that the 2023 Fight for the Fallen would be held as a three-part event, encompassing the August 16 episode of ''Dynamite'', the August 18 episode of ''Rampage'', and the August 19 episode of ''Collision'', a third television program that launched in June that year, airing on Saturday nights on TNT. Proceeds from the event went to the Maui Food Bank.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-announces-fight-for-the-fallen-events-proceeds-going-to-maui-food-bank|title=AEW announces Fight For the Fallen events, proceeds going to Maui Food Bank|date=August 11, 2023|last=Rose|first=Bryan|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online|access-date=August 11, 2023}}</ref>
An event was not held in 2024, but it returned in 2025 as a one-night special of ''Dynamite'', which was pushed up to be held on New Year's Day in Asheville, North Carolina. The event benefited victims of Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted the Asheville area in September 2024. Following the cancellation of ''Rampage'', the 2025 event served as the launch of ''Dynamite'' and ''Collision'' being simulcast on the streaming service Max and their respective TV channels (TBS and TNT).<ref name="AEW-2025-dates">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-announces-new-dates-hammerstein-debut-revolution-2025-in-los-angeles/|title=AEW announces new dates: Hammerstein debut, Revolution 2025 in Los Angeles|date=November 19, 2024|last=Currier|first=Joseph|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online|access-date=November 19, 2024}}</ref>
==Events== {|class="sortable wikitable succession-box" style="font-size:85%; text-align:center;" width="100%" !# !Event<ref name="AEWresults">{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-results|title=All Elite Wrestling Event Results|accessdate=May 24, 2020|publisher=All Elite Wrestling}}</ref> !Date !City !Venue !Main event !Charity !Ref. |- |1 |Fight for the Fallen (2019) |July 13, 2019 | rowspan="2" |Jacksonville, Florida | rowspan="2" |Daily's Place |The Brotherhood (Cody and Dustin Rhodes) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) |Victims of gun violence |<ref name="FFTF2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=7/13 AEW Fight For The Fallen results: Powell's live review of Cody and Dustin Rhodes vs. The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega vs. Cima, Chris Jericho promo, Hangman Page vs. Kip Sabian, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/13/7-13-aew-fight-for-the-fallen-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-the-young-bucks-kenny-omega-vs-cima-chris-jericho-promo-hangman-page-vs-kip-sabian-pentagon-jr-and-fen/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 13, 2019|accessdate=July 13, 2019}}</ref> |- |2 |Fight for the Fallen (2020) |''Dynamite'':<br>July 15, 2020 |Jon Moxley (c) vs. Brian Cage for the AEW World Championship |COVID-19 relief |<ref name=FFTF2020>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/15/7-15-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-fight-for-the-fallen-featuring-jon-moxley-vs-brian-cage-for-the-aew-championship-cody-vs-sonny-kiss-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-p/|title=7/15 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Fight For The Fallen featuring Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage for the AEW Championship, Cody vs. Sonny Kiss for the TNT Championship, FTR vs. Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Jurassic Express|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=July 15, 2020|accessdate=July 15, 2020}}</ref> |- |3 |Fight for the Fallen (2021) |''Dynamite'':<br>July 28, 2021 |Charlotte, North Carolina |Bojangles Coliseum |"The Painmaker" Chris Jericho vs. Nick Gage in a No Rules match |Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors |<ref name="FFTF2021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/28/7-28-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-fight-for-the-fallen-with-the-painmaker-chris-jericho-vs-nick-gage-in-a-no-dq-match-adam-page-and-dark-order-vs-the-elite-in-an-elimination-m/|title=7/28 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Fight For The Fallen with "The Painmaker" Chris Jericho vs. Nick Gage in a No DQ match, Adam Page and Dark Order vs. The Elite in an elimination match, FTR vs. Santana and Ortiz, Lance Archer vs. Hikuleo for the IWPG U.S. Championship|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=July 28, 2021|access-date=July 28, 2021}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"|4 |rowspan="2"|Fight for the Fallen (2022) |Night 1:<br>''Dynamite''<br>–<br>July 27, 2022 |rowspan="2"|Worcester, Massachusetts |rowspan="2"|DCU Center |Bryan Danielson vs. Daniel Garcia |rowspan="2"|Oceana to help support marine life and oceans around the world |<ref name="FFTFDynamite2022">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/27/7-27-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-rush-for-the-interim-aew-world-championship-thunder-rosa-vs-miyu-yamashita-for-the-aew-womens-championship-ricky-star/|title=7/27 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Rush for the Interim AEW World Championship, Thunder Rosa vs. Miyu Yamashita for the AEW Women's Championship, Ricky Starks vs. Danhausen for the FTW Title, Bryan Danielson vs. Daniel Garcia, Sammy Guevara vs. Dante Martin|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=July 27, 2022|access-date=July 28, 2022}}</ref> |- |Night 2:<br>''Rampage''<br>–<br>July 27, 2022<br>{{small|(aired July 29)}} |Anna Jay vs. Ruby Soho |<ref name="FFTFRampage2022">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/29/7-29-aew-rampage-results-mcguires-review-of-matt-sydal-vs-lee-moriarty-ethan-page-vs-leon-ruffin-anna-jay-vs-ruby-soho-jay-lethal-satnam-singh-and-sonjay-dutt-vs-orange-cass/|title=7/29 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's review of Matt Sydal vs. Lee Moriarty, Ethan Page vs. Leon Ruffin, Anna Jay vs. Ruby Soho, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, and Sonjay Dutt vs. Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, and Chuck Taylor, The Acclaimed drops their Ass Boys music video|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Colin|last=McGuire|date=July 29, 2022|access-date=July 29, 2022}}</ref> |- |rowspan="3"|5 |rowspan="3"|Fight for the Fallen (2023) |Night 1:<br>''Dynamite''<br>–<br>August 16, 2023 |rowspan="2"|Nashville, Tennessee |rowspan="2"|Bridgestone Arena |The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs. The Gunns (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn) |rowspan="3"|Maui Food Bank due to the 2023 Hawaii wildfires |<ref name="FFTFDynamite2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynamite results (8/16): Powell's live review of MJF and Adam Cole discuss the All In main event, Chris Jericho's decision, Orange Cassidy vs. Wheeler Yuta for the AEW International Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/16/aew-dynamite-results-8-16-powells-live-review-of-mjf-and-adam-cole-discuss-the-all-in-main-event-chris-jerichos-decision-orange-cassidy-vs-wheeler-yuta-for-the-aew-international-title/|date=August 16, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 16, 2023}}</ref> |- |Night 2:<br>''Rampage''<br>–<br>August 16, 2023<br>{{small|(aired August 18)}} |Hikaru Shida and Skye Blue vs. The Outcasts (Ruby Soho and Toni Storm) |<ref name="FFTFRampage2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Rampage results (8/18): Powell's review of Rey Fenix vs. Komander, Toni Storm and Ruby Soho vs. Hikaru Shida and Skye Blue, ROH Tag Champs Aussie Open vs. Brother Zay and Ethan Page, Sammy Guevara vs. Jon Cruz|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/18/aew-rampage-results-8-18-powells-review-of-rey-fenix-vs-komander-toni-storm-and-ruby-soho-vs-hikaru-shida-and-skye-blue-roh-tag-champs-aussie-open-vs-brother-zay-and-ethan-page-sammy-guevar/|date=August 18, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 18, 2023}}</ref> |- |Night 3:<br>''Collison''<br>–<br>August 19, 2023 |Lexington, Kentucky |Rupp Arena |Darby Allin vs. Christian Cage | <ref name="FFTFCollision2023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/19/aew-collision-results-8-19-powells-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-christian-cage-diamante-vs-willow-nightingale-jay-white-vs-dalton-castle-ftr-speak-powerhouse-hobbs-in-action/|title=AEW Collision results (8/19): Powell's live review of Darby Allin vs. Christian Cage, Diamante vs. Willow Nightingale, Jay White vs. Dalton Castle, FTR speak, Powerhouse Hobbs in action|date=August 19, 2023|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 19, 2023}}</ref> |- |6 |Fight for the Fallen (2025) |''Dynamite'':<br>January 1, 2025 |Asheville, North Carolina |Harrah's Cherokee Center |Rated FTR (Cope, Cash Wheeler, and Dax Harwood) vs. Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta) |Victims of Hurricane Helene |<ref name="AEW-2025-dates"/> |- |colspan="11" |{{center|(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match}} |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Official website|https://www.allelitewrestling.com/|All Elite Wrestling Official website}}
{{All Elite Wrestling events|Fight for the Fallen}}
Category:AEW Fight for the Fallen Category:Recurring events established in 2019