AEW: Dynamite Name Origin, Deal With Hot Topic, Jericho Mystery Partner Announcement Tonight

Dynamite Origin

According to Dave Meltzer, “Dynamite” was the name that Tony Khan used as a kid for his fantasy pro wrestling television show that he used to book for fun, so that’s the origin of the Dynamite name.

Chris Jericho’s Mystery Partners

On Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho and two mystery partners will face Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks.

Chris Jericho said that he will personally reveal who his partners will be tonight on “Countdown to AEW Dynamite,” which will air on TNT at 8 PM ET.

Wanna find out who my mystery partners are gonna be on the first episode of #AEWDynamite? I’ll personal give the big reveal TONIGHT on #CountdownToDynamite on tntdrama at 8p EST! @AEWrestling aewontnt #YoureWelcome @… https://t.co/XpSaecLAfg

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) October 1, 2019

Hot Topic

AEW announced that they’ve signed a multi-year deal with Hot Topic to sell AEW shirts in their stories nationwide.

All Elite Wrestling Announces Retail Partnership with Hot Topic

— Customized T-shirts featuring AEW Superstars available in 700 Hot Topic stores and online starting this Wednesday to coincide with AEW: Dynamite debut on TNT —

(September 30, 2019) – All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced a multi-year partnership with Hot Topic, the 700-store retail chain specializing in pop culture related apparel, accessories and licensed merchandise.

Starting this Wednesday, October 2, Hot Topic stores across the U.S. and Canada will offer customized T-shirts featuring The Young Bucks, Cody, Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Hangman Adam Page and Jungle Boy/Luchasaurus. Consumers can also purchase this first wave of T-shirts online at www.hottopic.com. Hot Topic has had a relationship with The Elite brand for the past three years, and is evolving the partnership to encompass all of AEW.

“It’s a pleasure to bring the relationship that The Elite has forged with Hot Topic over the past several years to the AEW family,” said Dana Massie, Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer at AEW. “This was one of the easiest decisions to make, and the timing also perfectly coincides with our debut on TNT this Wednesday, October 2. I’m confident our partnership with Hot Topic will grow even further and expand to new offerings and opportunities for wrestling fans across the board.”

“Everyone at Hot Topic is ecstatic to partner with AEW, and we’re pumped to play a role in their wrestling revolution, which is being led by our friends The Elite,” said Joe Enriquez, Senior Buyer at Hot Topic.