The show was sold-out in 4 minutes and there were almost 100,000 people registered for tickets.
First ever AEW PPV event.
The first ever AEW match was Sammy Guevara vs Kip Sabian. It took place on the free pre-show Buy In for Double or Nothing.
Jon Moxley made a shocking debut at the very end of the show, having only left WWE where he competed as Dean Ambrose a few weeks prior.
Tony Khan wanted to have Ric Flair or Ricky Steamboat reveal the AEW World Championship title, but Cody suggested to have it done by Bret Hart. Tony met Bret for the first time at the event.