WWE vs AEW
WWE Planning Major Counter-Programming Against AEW in 2026. WWE is reportedly preparing to go all-in against AEW in 2026. After announcing Wrestlepalooza on the same date as AEW All Out 2025, WWE signaled its intent to challenge All Elite Wrestling directly. AEW reacted quickly, moving the All Out start time from 8 p.m. Eastern to 3 p.m. Eastern to avoid a head-to-head clash. However, insiders suggest WWE has even bigger plans for future counter-programming.
Insider Insights
During a recent Wrestling Observer Live segment, Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez shared details about WWE’s strategy. They quoted:
“There are a lot of discussions within WWE about how to counter-programme AEW in 2026. One of the ideas is to run extra shows to prevent Tony Khan from being able to move an AEW pay-per-view to an unopposed start time.”
This statement hints that WWE may attempt to block AEW from adjusting pay-per-view times and could run multiple shows on the same day as AEW events. It suggests a more aggressive approach than previous NXT vs AEW clashes, signaling that WWE is serious about challenging AEW on a larger scale.
Potential TV War and AEW’s Position
AEW has historically thrived against WWE’s counter-programming. NXT previously went head-to-head with AEW, only to be outperformed. Yet, AEW’s exponential growth now presents a bigger challenge for WWE. Fans can expect high-stakes competition, with potential TV wars on the horizon. How both companies adapt will shape the wrestling landscape for 2026.
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