All Elite Wrestling, North America’s second-most visible and prominent pro wrestling company, produced a pay-per-view event this Sunday night. AEW Revolution emanates from Greensboro, North Carolina, at the historic Greensboro Coliseum. The headline attraction is the final match for pro wrestling legend Sting. However, amid all that, and another card filled to the gills, some trouble has emerged that’s left its viewers frustrated.
Like all of AEW’s PPVs, the Revolution pay-per-view airs on the Bleacher Report Live app. The once-touted app has remained the home for AEW’s biggest shows. But it has frequently broadcasted shows with technical difficulties and other issues. That bubbled up again on Sunday night, as AEW fans were irritated by the app’s persistent problems.
The tradition of me having issues with Bleacher Report for an AEW PPV is still going strong tonight.
— Vaughn Johnson (@VaughnMJohnson) March 4, 2024
Apparently, Bleacher Report is down for many trying to watch #AEWRevolution. Either people cannot access it, can only see the Spanish feed, or are being told they need to buy it again. If only AEW were working with a company that had its own streaming service… #AEW pic.twitter.com/y0RLFi6GOw
— Gavin Sheehan (@TheGavinSheehan) March 4, 2024
https://twitter.com/BFW/status/1764460653283070311
AEW simply has to get their PPVs off of B/R Live. Absolute poverty platform. It’s embarrassing.
— College Football Lounge (@CFBLounge) March 4, 2024
Roll call on everyone having trouble with Bleacher Report Live tonight? #AEW #AEWRevolution
— Get The Tables (@GetDaTables) March 4, 2024
AEW needs to find an alternative for Bleacher Report, BR sucks for this live stream
— Nathan Tonge (@FieryBlazeNew) March 4, 2024
Over the last few years, the B/R Live app has seen a dip in usage and visibility. It was once hawked pretty furiously by TNT Sports, then known as Turner Sports, who had invested much in the blog. When that move happened, it was surreal for some, as the website developed a reputation for its plethora of slideshows and inconsistencies. But the move legitimized them, and so did having their app.
Unfortunately, the app has lost much of its luster and need over time. NBA and NHL games that air on TNT and TBS are now streaming on Max as part of the popular streaming service’s sports add-on. Which, coincidentally, happens to be referred to as “B/R Sports.” That also goes for The Match and, eventually, the MLB Postseason.
(It begs the question of why AEW isn’t there right now; however, you have to imagine that, in 2024, the company is aware that being on a robust streaming service should be one of its top priorities)
Nevertheless, it’s an unfortunate tech situation. The good news is that there is an easy solution. And the better news is a temporary one was reached. AEW Revolution can be purchased on the Fite TV app.
You do have to still pay for it and nothing has been said about potential refunds yet.
Thank you all watching #AEWRevolution tonight
For anyone with issues ordering on @BleacherReport, I understand BR's app has now fixed the issue on most platforms + just to ensure everyone can view the ppv, we've now been cleared to offer Revolution on @FiteTV in the US as well!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 4, 2024