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Revolution did 160,000 buys?!?

By Scott Keith on 30 April 2021

Did you see Meltzer casually mention in this week's Observer that AEW Revolution actually did more like 160,000 buys, way past prior estimates??

I know there was a lot of buzz about Revolution being the best non-WWE PPV since 1999, but 160k has it over a lot of WWE PPVs too. The last PPV before the Network launched did 200k.

Between that insane Revolution number and the crazy early numbers for Rebellion (which I think you should review), this Kenny Omega kid might be something.
Not to disparage the drawing power of Kenny Omega, but that Revolution number was 100% the EXPLODING BARBED WIRE DEATH MATCH curiosity factor.
And no, two weeks of reviewing empty arena Impact was enough for me, thanks.