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“I Understand”: Tony Khan Forced to Acknowledge Major AEW Revolution Streaming Error After Fans Complain

Published March 03, 2024, 10:07 PM EST

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Tony Khan was set to make history with AEW Revolution as it is the home for The Icon Sting’s last match in pro wrestling. While millions want to see the legend battle it out with The Young Bucks, many cannot. This is due to the streaming issues the PPV faced while airing. On social media, Khan acknowledged the issue and claimed it was being fixed. This PPV meant a lot for AEW and these kinds of streaming issues hamper the overall view count of the show. In his hopes of competing with the WWE, Khan would not like to have these issues.

Tony Khan announces that BleacherReport fixed the streaming issue for AEW Revolution

On X, Khan said. “Thank you all watching #AEWRevolution tonight.” He went on to address the fans who were trying to stream the show on BleacherReport. He continued, “I understand BR’s app has now fixed the issue on most platforms.” Khan also said that AEW was ready to offer Revolution on FiteTV for the US.

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Many fans tagged Khan while complaining about streaming errors and issues. This is damage control on Khan’s part to ensure that Revolution gets a good number of views amidst a landmark episode of pro wrestling. Fans reported buffering, pixelation, and complete blackouts throughout the broadcast, interrupting the flow of the matches and dampening the overall viewing experience.

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While AEW officials acknowledged the problems and apologized to viewers, the technical glitches left a mark on what was otherwise a star-studded event. The ending of the show would enrage fans even further during Sting’s retirement speech. However, Khan or the production team could not be blamed for this.

AEW cuts Sting’s final speech short as the Revolution’s air time ends

A technical misstep slightly dampened the emotional high of Sting’s final victory at AEW Revolution. As The Stinger, with the mic in hand, delivered his retirement speech to a roaring crowd, the live broadcast abruptly stopped. It was later learned to have been done due to pre-determined time constraints. This disappointed many fans, wanting to hear the iconic wrestler’s final farewell in pro wrestling.

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Fortunately, AEW later released the full speech online, allowing fans a chance to witness the heartfelt words and emotional farewell Sting shared with the wrestling world. Despite the initial cut, the moment remains significant in wrestling history. Today, the AEW Revolution marks the end of an era for Sting and a testament to his enduring legacy. What did you think about the show’s broadcast? Tell us down below.

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Christopher Paul is a WWE reporter at EssentiallySports. With over eight years of experience as a writer and a childhood passion for pro wrestling, Chris is now a voice for kayfabe fans. He has a penchant for covering live events and enjoys breaking the latest developments in the WWE Universe.
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