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AEW All Out 2021

Name: AEW All Out 2021
Released: 2021
Duration: 210 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2021

PG-13

Runtime

210 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

AEW All Out 2021 presents a multicultural athletic landscape that successfully moves away from homogeneous casting through its diverse international roster. The inclusion of global identities provides a refreshing break from traditional Western sports entertainment norms. However, the event's narrative structure remains heavily tethered to traditional masculine archetypes. The primary championship storylines prioritize physical dominance and male-centric combat, leaving little room for diverse gendered ability to act or multi-layered depth. While the roster is ethnically varied, the medium's focus on athletic spectacle limits deeper social exploration. Representation often stays within the realm of individual persona rather than engaging with broader systemic or cultural narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does AEW All Out 2021 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

Performers with LGBTQ+ associations are present, though their identities remain as established personas. These identities do not serve as central narrative drivers for the overall plot.

How does AEW All Out 2021 portray gender?

Fair

The main events focus heavily on male-centric championship bouts. This reinforces traditional masculine hierarchies of strength and physical dominance over female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is AEW All Out 2021?

Good

The roster showcases high ethnic and international diversity. Performers like Andrade El Ídolo suggest a narrative structure that embraces globalized, non-Anglo-Saxon identities.

How does AEW All Out 2021 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The event operates within a meritocratic sports framework. Narrative tension arises from individual ability to act challenging institutional authority, particularly through the return of CM Punk.

Does AEW All Out 2021 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of performers utilizing visible or invisible disabilities as part of their narrative arcs or identities.

Present on Screen

High degree of ethnic and international diversity across the roster.
Embraces globalized identities through performers like Andrade El Ídolo.
Challenges homogeneous casting found in traditional Western sports entertainment.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible female roles in primary championship narratives.
Heavy reliance on traditional masculine hierarchies of strength.
Absence of representation regarding visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

All Elite Wrestling is going to where champions are made as this year's event emanates from the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois as AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defends his title against IMPACT World Champion Christian Cage, Andrade El Ídolo goes one-on-one with "The Bastard" PAC, the Young Bucks defend their AEW Tag Team Championship inside a steel cage, and, for the first time in over seven years, CM Punk will once again step inside the squared circle as he faces off against Darby Allin.

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