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All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the fastest-growing and fastest-rising major professional wrestling organization in the world today, has announced its collaboration and partnership with The Owen Hart Foundation (OHF), a non-profit charity organization which provides a wide range of assistance and opportunities to individuals in-need across the globe, to honor the legacy of the late wrestler Owen Hart who is a beloved figure in the world of professional wrestling and beyond.
The collaboration includes the launch of the annual Owen Hart Cup tournament within AEW where the winner will receive the Cup trophy to be known as "The Owen" as well as the production and distribution of unique and original Owen Hart merchandise including specialized retail goods and the wrestler's potentially foreseeable in the upcoming AEW consolevideo game. This alliance between AEW and OHF incorporates various opportunities to develop Owen Hart action figures via AEW's partnership with JazWares, apparel, posters and additional collectible merchandise.
“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,” said Dr. Martha Hart who spearheads the Owen Hart Foundation with a mission of providing global aid to at-risk communities such as scholarships, housing, various forms of international assistance, food drives, backpack giveaways and Christmas projects.
“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," said AEW President, Chief Executive Officer, General Manager and Head of Creative Tony Khan.
