AEW Revolution Encounters HBO Max Issues: Fans Report Audio Problems

AEW Revolution 2026 is happening live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, but some fans tuning in on HBO Max are running into streaming issues. Earlier in the evening, viewers ran into major problems trying to watch the Zero Hour pre-show. The stream seemed stuck on a “Your Event Is Starting Soon” message and never actually started the broadcast. Thankfully, AEW also streamed the kickoff show on YouTube, offering fans another way to watch while the platform ironed out its issues.

Initially, things seemed to stabilize once the main pay-per-view portion of AEW Revolution began. However, as the first match on the main card kicked off, a new wave of complaints flooded in online from viewers using HBO Max. Fans started reporting that the audio feed was out of sync with the video. Some mentioned that the commentary and sound effects lagged behind the in-ring action, making for a frustrating viewing experience. Others said that the delay was so significant that the audio was minutes behind the live broadcast, making it hard to follow the action on screen. Additionally, some viewers continued to face buffering and loading problems, with a few unable to get past the loading screen at all.

Fans took to social media to tag both HBO and AEW officials, trying to get to the bottom of the streaming issues. While the broadcast seemed fine for some viewers, the widespread complaints showed that many fans were experiencing technical difficulties during the early part of the pay-per-view event.

With AEW Revolution being one of the most significant events of the year for the company, fans were hopeful that the streaming problems would be resolved quickly so the rest of the show could proceed smoothly. Did you encounter any audio or streaming problems while watching AEW Revolution on HBO Max tonight, or did the broadcast work seamlessly for you? Share your viewing experience in the comments below.