Big Women’s Tag Match and Star Appearances Set for AEW’s Scotland Debut on August 20

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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is gearing up for a landmark night as it makes its debut in Scotland with a special dual taping of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The event marks a historic expansion for AEW and will feature a highly anticipated women’s tag team match that has fans buzzing worldwide.

During this week’s AEW Dynamite broadcast from Cincinnati, the tension escalated when “Timeless” Toni Storm and Athena, two major figures in the AEW women’s division, sat ringside. Their presence foreshadowed drama, as the episode climaxed with a heated brawl post-match involving Storm, Athena, Mercedes Mone, and Alex Windsor.

The chaos culminated with Toni Storm and Alex Windsor standing strong in the ring, setting up a massive challenge from Storm herself. Storm, currently the AEW Women’s World Champion, issued a formal challenge for a women’s tag team match to take place next week in Glasgow. The card for August 20 now officially includes Toni Storm and Alex Windsor teaming up against Athena and Mercedes Mone, promising a high-stakes, explosive encounter that will electrify the crowd[5].

According to sources close to AEW, this booking is a strategic move to spotlight the women’s division on an international stage and leverage the local Scottish crowd’s enthusiasm—especially with Toni Storm being a fan favorite from the UK wrestling scene[5]. “The energy in Glasgow will be something else. Fans are ready for a big show, and these women are ready to deliver a match they won’t forget,” an insider revealed to Fightful Wrestling.

In addition to the women’s tag match, AEW’s Scotland debut will feature a special appearance by British wrestling star Will Ospreay. Ospreay made his return on this week’s Dynamite, issuing a challenge for an Unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage team versus team match slated for the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event in London on August 24. His involvement further underlines AEW’s growing international partnerships, including cross-promotional ties with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), enhancing the global wrestling narrative in the UK[5][1].

The Glasgow event will be held at the renowned OVO Hydro, a venue famous for hosting massive rock concerts and international sports events. AEW’s move to this venue for two back-to-back tapings of Dynamite and Collision ahead of the Forbidden Door pay-per-view represents a significant step for the company’s UK presence[1][2][4]. Tickets for the show have been selling briskly through Ticketmaster, with a variety of accessible options available, reflecting AEW’s commitment to fan inclusivity and experience[3][4].

Tony Khan, AEW’s CEO and Head of Creative, has been vocal about AEW’s mission to expand wrestling entertainment beyond traditional U.S. territories. In recent interviews, Khan emphasized the importance of tapping into passionate fanbases like Scotland’s, which has a rich wrestling history and an eager crowd for top-tier action[3].

This August 20 event also serves as a precursor to AEW’s August 24 Forbidden Door event at The O2 Arena in London, where AEW and NJPW will showcase dream matches and high-profile clashes. The Glasgow taping is expected to build momentum for that show while providing exclusive content for Dynamite and Collision viewers[1].

Wrestling analysts on popular podcasts such as “Wrestling Observer Radio” and “Talk is Jericho” have praised AEW’s booking strategy around the Scotland debut, highlighting the blend of local talent prominence and the infusion of foreign stars as a winning formula. “AEW is smart to capitalize on homegrown talents like Toni Storm while intertwining storylines that set up international rivalries ahead of Forbidden Door,” said one analyst[5].

For WWE fans observing AEW’s rapid UK expansion, this is a notable development, as WWE itself also has longstanding ties to the UK market through its NXT UK brand and periodic overseas live events. However, AEW’s approach of hosting dual tapings and delivering cross-promotional matches with NJPW arguably gives it a fresh edge in cultivating global awareness and fan engagement.

With the Glasgow Dynamite/Collision taping only days away, wrestling fans worldwide can expect a night filled with dramatic confrontations, intense athleticism, and the historic milestone of AEW planting its flag firmly in Scotland. Make sure to tune in live on TBS and Max for Dynamite at 8:00 PM ET on August 20 and follow the road to Forbidden Door at The O2 on August 24.

Summary of Key Event Details:

Event: AEW Dynamite & Collision Dual Taping
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Venue: OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Featured Match: Toni Storm & Alex Windsor vs. Athena & Mercedes Mone (Women’s Tag Team Match)
Special Appearance: Will Ospreay issuing challenge for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door match
Next Major Event: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door – Sunday, August 24, 2025 at The O2, London[1][2][5]

According to insiders, the Glasgow taping will mark a turning point, solidifying AEW’s international growth and thrilling UK fans with some of the best professional wrestling talent on the planet. This is wrestling history in the making, with AEW’s Scotland debut promising a night fans won’t soon forget[5].

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