A recent report reveals that WWE is reportedly planning to counter AEW’s pay-per-view events by scheduling their own premium live event on the same day. According to Post Wrestling, insiders confirmed WWE will hold a main roster show on September 20th, coinciding with AEW’s event in Toronto. This tactic mirrors WWE’s previous moves, such as running WWE NXT simultaneously with an AEW show in Texas and scheduling NXT Heatwave on the same day as AEW’s X NJPW Forbidden Door event in August.
The exact venue for WWE’s September 20th event hasn’t been disclosed yet, though Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a potential location, as it’s been used for major WWE events recently. WWE has already planned a significant Indianapolis-based premium live event contract for June 2024, including major shows like WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble. While the name of the September event is unknown, speculation leans towards “Bad Blood,” a show WWE last held in October at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. WWE’s September schedule remains open, aside from their Paris event on August 31st and an October event in Perth, Australia.
Fan Take: This news is important for AEW fans as it highlights WWE’s strategy to directly compete and undermine AEW’s growing popularity by overlapping major event dates. Such moves could intensify the rivalry and push both promotions to elevate the quality and excitement of their shows, ultimately benefiting wrestling fans worldwide.
