Over the past year, WWE has significantly ramped up its counter-programming efforts against All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Set in Texas, AEW faces stiff competition with three WWE events scheduled on July 12th and 13th, followed by a pay-per-view on August 24th. Jeff Jarrett, speaking on his "My World" podcast, expressed confusion over WWE’s strategy, suggesting that NXT might be the division suffering the most from these clashes. He noted that while NXT still has some impact, it seems overshadowed as WWE pushes other brands aggressively. Jarrett highlighted that the Forbidden Door event will likely outperform WWE’s Heatwave. Notably, WWE’s NXT event is scheduled simultaneously with Forbidden Door, while WWE’s main roster shows, RAW and SmackDown, will air on the same weekend as AEW’s programming.
Fan Take: This ongoing competition between WWE and AEW highlights AEW’s growing influence in the wrestling world, showing that they’re now a serious contender. For AEW fans, this could mean more exciting matchups and greater recognition, potentially raising the sport to new heights.
