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All In (2018 Professional Wrestling Show)
All In is an upcoming independent professional wrestling show organized by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). It will take place September 1, 2018 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. On May 13, 2018, the event sold out less than hour after tickets went on sale, making it the first non-WWE show to sell ten thousand tickets in the United States in more than two decades. The event is expected to be a major moment for independent wrestling, Deadspin professional wrestling writer David Bixenspan called the show, "The Biggest Indie Wrestling Show Ever."

Inception and Planning
In 2017, Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer suggested an independent wrestling show would be unable to sell out a ten thousand seat arena in the United States. Rhodes, along with The Young Bucks, challenged the idea by planning a show specifically for the purposes of drawing ten thousand fans. With Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor XII and New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Style Evolved drawing sizable live audiences in the United States, evidence grew substantial that independent wrestling had a sizable following in the United States. However, neither show reached ten thousands fans, which was All In's goal from the onset. On May 13, 2018, All In sold out its ticket allotment in under an hour, leading to celebration on social media from Matt Jackson, who tweeted, "We did it. #AllIn"

Confirmed Talent
The following professional wrestlers are confirmed to compete at All In:


 * Cody Rhodes, competing for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
 * The Young Bucks
 * Kenny Omega
 * Kazuchika Okada
 * Stephen Amell
 * Rey Mysterio
 * Pentagon Jr.
 * Rey Fenix
 * Marty Scurll
 * Hangman Page
 * Jay Lethal
 * Son of Havoc
 * Joey Janela
 * Deonna Purazzo
 * Tessa Blanchard
 * Chelsea Green
 * Britt Baker
 * Penelope Ford

Starrcast
In addition to All In, a wrestling convention called Starrcast will occur from August 30 to September 2. The event will include meet-and-greets, autograph signings, and live podcasts.

The following figures are confirmed for Starrcast:


 * CM Punk
 * Christian
 * Bruce Prichard
 * Eric Bischoff
 * Tony Schiavone
 * The Blue Meanie
 * Terry Funk
 * James Ellsworth
 * Kevin Sullivan
 * Disco Inferno
 * Diamond Dallas Page
 * Lex Luger
 * Tully Blanchard
 * Jeff Jarrett
 * Teddy Long
 * Dutch Mantell
 * Billy Gunn
 * Kevin Nash
 * X-Pac
 * Scott Hall
 * The Hurricane
 * Konnan
 * Ron Simmons
 * Jerry "The King" Lawler
 * Macaulay Culkin
 * Road Warrior Animal
 * Ron Funches
 * Colt Cabana
 * Sean Mooney
 * Wade Keller
 * J. J. Dillon
 * David Pinzer