In a night meant for thrilling wrestling action, fans at AEW All Out 2025 in Toronto were in for an unexpected twist—one that had nothing to do with the matches. More than 13,000 passionate wrestling fans packed the Scotiabank Arena, but for one couple, the biggest challenge wasn't the bouts in the ring but an 'unbearable' odor.

A Reddit user recounted their ordeal during the Zero Hour pre-show, revealing that they and their girlfriend were forced to flee their prime floor seats in section NE2 due to a staggering stench emanating from a nearby attendee. This wasn’t just any unpleasant smell; it was bad enough that it drove them to abandon their coveted seats.

The fan explained, "My girlfriend has mild sensory issues, but the smell was so intense that even I, who can usually tolerate discomfort, had never encountered anything that pungent at a venue." Their night quickly turned from wrestling excitement to a desperate search for clean air.

Their solution? Visiting the fan services booth to swap their floor seats for obstructed-view seats, a downgrade they felt was a better option just to escape the horrific odor. "We literally gave up our floor seats for worse ones because anything was better than that smell," the fan lamented.

Drawing a parallel to the trading card game community, where players can be disqualified for poor hygiene, they made a passionate plea: wrestling events should adopt similar standards. "If they can enforce hygiene rules in gaming, why not at concerts and shows?" they argued.

In a candid closing remark, the frustrated fan pointed fingers at those neglecting personal hygiene, stating, "If you smell bad and don't take care of your hygiene, you should be shamed. It’s inexcusable, especially when it impacts others’ experiences at an event they paid to attend."

While AEW fans come for the adrenaline-pumping matches, this couple's unfortunate experience serves as a stark reminder that sharing a crowded venue goes beyond cheering—it's also about respecting fellow attendees by keeping clean.