Following the recent events of NXT Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing, WWE and AEW are set to face off once again in July 2025. These two major promotions clashed in late May, with NXT Battleground airing the night after AEW’s main event special. According to Brandon Thurston from Wrestlenomics, WWE has announced that NXT’s Great American Bash will take place on July 12th in Atlanta, Georgia, coinciding closely with AEW’s main event in Texas.
WWE’s official press release confirms a packed weekend in Atlanta featuring multiple events: the Saturday Night Main Event on July 12th at State Farm Arena, the Evolution premium live event on July 13th, and the Great American Bash from the Center Stage Theater on the afternoon of July 12th. Tickets for a two-day package including the Saturday Night Main Event and Evolution go on sale on May 28th, with exclusive pre-sales already available via Ticketmaster and other partners. Additional details about individual event tickets will be released later.
This marks WWE’s return to Atlanta, a city deeply rooted in wrestling history, having hosted major events like WrestleMania XXVII, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, Day 1, and recently Bad. The Saturday Night Main Event will be broadcast live on NBC and simultaneously on Peacock at 8 pm ET. The date for WWE’s Evolution event was confirmed during the recent Saturday Night Main Event, ending speculation about its return.
Fan Take: This upcoming July showdown is a significant moment for AEW fans as it highlights the ongoing rivalry with WWE, pushing both promotions to elevate their events. The close timing of these major shows could intensify competition, potentially leading to more innovative and exciting wrestling as each aims to capture fan attention and market share.
