AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT’s Next Head-To-Head Announced

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As a long-time wrestling enthusiast with decades of memories etched into my mind, I can’t help but feel a thrill at the ongoing saga between AEW and WWE. Having witnessed the birth of both these titans, I remember the days when Monday Night Raw was the only game in town. But times have changed, and so has the wrestling landscape.

In October this year, WWE NXT will transition to The CW network, maintaining its Tuesday night schedule. As we move towards 2025, both Monday Night Raw and WWE SmackDown are expected to shift to the Netflix era. Meanwhile, AEW has confirmed its annual “Title Tuesday” Dynamite special, typically airing on the same day as WWE NXT. Last year, NXT managed to draw a substantial audience thanks to guest appearances by John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and The Undertaker, outperforming its competitor with 921,000 viewers compared to Dynamite’s 600,000.

As a passionate gamer (and wrestling fan), when All Elite Wrestling (AEW) emerged and dared to go head-to-head with NXT on Wednesdays, the fans dubbed it the “Wednesday Night Wars.” Initially, NXT maintained its pace during AEW’s early stages. However, as the pandemic struck, AEW started to gain momentum. Conversely, NXT started to falter, while AEW was in a flourishing phase. But the turning point came when AEW secured a multi-year agreement to air on USA Network in 2021. With neither show having direct competition, this move allowed fans of both wrestling companies to enjoy back-to-back nights of action.

On October 8th, “Title Tuesday” broadcasts live from Spokane Arena in Washington state. This change comes a week after the fifth anniversary of AEW Dynamite, which originally was set for Pittsburgh. The adjustment is due to the MLB season that will air their playoffs on TBS at that time. AEW last visited Pittsburgh back in November of last year when they stopped by for “Collision.”

In the upcoming shows, individuals like Daniel Garcia, Julia Hart, FTR, House of Black, Eddie Kingston, and others are set to make appearances. With Britt Baker back from injury and hailing from the same town, it’s expected that she will play a significant role in these events. Pre-sale for these shows starts on August 7th for AEW Insiders, with tickets becoming available to the general public two days later, on August 9th. These key episodes are being produced while All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is still in discussions about their future television rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and possibly other parties. In July, AEW CEO Tony Khan mentioned that the renewal talks with WBD have been quite productive.

Regardless of the outcome, I firmly believe that AEW will find an outstanding home and fantastic opportunities. We appreciate being with TBS and TNT, and they feel the same way. The renewal discussions have been very fruitful, and I’m genuinely thrilled about them. Our conversations are going well and will carry on throughout this week and beyond.

Stay tuned to ComicBook for news on AEW and WWE.

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2024-08-05 04:40