Anatomy of an AEW Live Events & Touring Manager

Published: May 19, 2023, 6:35 a.m.

Rafael Morffi is the Vice President of Live Events and Touring at AEW, and if not for he and his team, there might not be a show! Rafael, who\u2019s been in the live wrestling business for over 25 years including stints with WWE and Impact Wrestling, pulls back the curtain on the logistics of staging and producing live wrestling events for TV or otherwise. He explains the venue selection process, routing and scheduling, what it takes to move the ring, stage and production pieces to each location, and how ticket sales are managed for each event. He talks about local promotion for each show, some of his favorite moments with various talent including Chris Jericho and John Cena, some of his favorite venues, and why match-ups no longer dictate sales. Raf also talks about AEW\u2019s expansion into the UK and overseas, the company\u2019s goals for 2023, and what it\u2019s like to work with Jeff Jarrett in the office. \n\nThank you for supporting our sponsors!\nGametime \u2013 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use the promo code TIJ to get $20 off.\nFactor \u2013 visit https://factormeals.com/TIJ40 and use code TIJ40 to get 40% off your first box\neBay Motors: get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com \nMetro By T-Mobile: Switch and get unlimited 5G starting at $25 a month per line for 4 lines, and a FREE 5G phone.\nToyota: Visit https://toyota.com/GRFamily to find your perfect Toyota!\nBosch Tools: learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ \nSlingTV: check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers \n\nSTAY CONNECTED:\nTikTok: @TalkIsJericho \nInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy \nTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy \nWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/