AEW has been making splash after splash since their inception and have proven to be a safe place for those that have been burned out of hurt by the WWE in some way.
The latest is the Owen Hart family as they’re partnering with AEW to honor Owen’s legacy. In this vein, they announced they’re going to establish a AEW tournament called the Owen Hart Cup.
The plan is for it to be an annual event and the winner will receive “The Owen” trophy, so that’s something that’s going to have us waiting impatiently for.
Since his passing in 1999 with a stun gone horribly wrong, allegedly thanks to no safety precautions in place, Owen’s wife, Martha Hart, has led a constant crusade to find the truth and hasn’t allowed the WWE to profit from Owen’s memory to the best of her ability.
This has included not allowing his likeness to be used in video games, merchandise, or even allow then to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame.
But that’s the WWE.
Proud to announce that #OwenHart is #AllElite!!! @aew @owen_foundation pic.twitter.com/VF3de0oVzk
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) September 20, 2021
New home
As reported by SI.com, AEW’s CEO Tony Kahn said, “AEW’s relationship with the Hart family dates back to our inaugural pay-per-view event, Double or Nothing in 2019, and Owen’s influence is still felt today. To extend his memory and his legacy even further through this agreement is a powerful and meaningful moment for the entire wrestling community.”
Their relationship will extend to Owen Hart being a character in AEW’s video game that’s being developed, an action figure, posters, and other merchandise.
Martha Hart released her own statement, curtesy of the SI link shared above.
“The Owen Hart Foundation is extremely pleased to partner with AEW in this wonderful joint venture to honor Owen’s substantial international wrestling career and the lasting influence he and his craft has had in the sport. AEW’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament serves as a tremendous tribute to Owen and provides an incredible way for professional wrestling enthusiasts to celebrate his work in a most fitting way. We trust that Tony Khan and his amazing AEW team will do a brilliant job with this highly anticipated project. This OHF/AEW partnership is my special gift to all of Owen’s magnificent loyal fans who forever remember him and his inspiring repertoire of talents.”
This is awesome news for fans but also the Owen Hart Foundation as it’ll help draw more eyes to it and the work the non-profit organization does in providing housing, scholarships, and other forms of aid.
It’s a great way to continue turning a tragedy into a positive and help others and we’re excited to see where it goes from here.
What are your thoughts on the new partnership? Let us know in the comments below.
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