AEW’s 4-Year Plan: Hologram’s Delayed Debut

One big thing: AEW’s Tony Khan reveals long-awaited debut

AEW owner Tony Khan has disclosed that the recent debut of luchador Hologram was originally planned for 2020, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The details:

• Hologram, portrayed by former AAA star Aramis, has recently appeared on AEW Collision.
• Khan personally devised the Hologram character years ago.
• The original debut was planned for after Revolution 2020.
• Khan first spotted Aramis at a PWG event when he was 18 years old.

Why it matters:

This revelation showcases AEW’s long-term planning and Khan’s commitment to bringing unique characters to the promotion, even in the face of unexpected global events.

By the numbers:

• 4 years: The time between the original planned debut and Hologram’s actual appearance.
• 18: Aramis’ age when Khan first noticed his talent.

What they’re saying:

“Hologram’s a character I’ve really wanted to see in wrestling for a long time,” Khan said on Q101. “It was a luchador I had envisioned a long time ago, and honestly, this is the person I wanted to play that role, to be that wrestler.”

The big picture:

Hologram’s debut and the story behind it highlight AEW’s ability to adapt and persevere with creative ideas, even when faced with significant obstacles like a global pandemic.

What’s next:

With a vignette airing on Dynamite, fans can expect to see Hologram expand his presence beyond Collision in the near future.

What do you think about AEW’s long-term planning for character debuts? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on Hologram and how this approach might impact AEW’s storytelling.