Aubrey Edwards discusses preparing for AEW's toughest match stipulation
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
AEW referee Aubrey Edwards spoke about her experience preparing for matches, highlighting that the 'Blood and Guts' stipulation is the most challenging. The match involves two rings combined and a cage, complicating communication among officials. Edwards reflected on her initial lack of preparation for the blood involved, describing the strong iron smell during such matches. She noted the event requires significant adaptation each year as rules evolve and safety remains a top priority.
- •Aubrey Edwards is the first female referee for AEW main events.
- •The 'Blood and Guts' match features two rings joined by a cage.
- •Referees used to be outside the cage, complicating time cues.
- •Edwards mentioned the overwhelming smell of blood during matches.
- •The stipulation evolves each year, presenting new challenges.
- 3:59 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Referee Aubrey Edwards Names Hardest Match Stipulation To Prepare For
"Aubrey Edwards has called a lot of matches in her AEW career, but she has revealed the match that is the hardest to prepare for.
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