AEW and WWE scheduling events on the same day is not a new development, but the latest occurrence has particularly energized AEW World Champion Will Ospreay. On Saturday night, WWE and AAA held a joint Worlds Collide event at Chicago’s Allstate Arena, while AEW hosted All Out at the nearby NOW Arena, which was sold out. Ospreay headlined the AEW show, successfully defending his title against Jon Moxley and later expressing his enthusiasm during the post-show media session.
“This night was incredibly special for me as it marked my first pay-per-view main event defending the championship,” Ospreay shared. “The entire venue sold out for three matches — mine against Jon, Brawling Birds versus Divine Dominion, and today’s ladder match. I can’t express the pride I feel because the fans had a choice, and they chose the right company. We deliver the best pay-per-views and the finest wrestling. For anyone thinking about stepping up to us, here’s the reality: we’ll push you down two levels. We are the best wrestling in the world. Don’t ever challenge us again.”
AEW All Out aired live on pay-per-view on September 26, while WWE x AAA’s Worlds Collide is set to stream on YouTube this Wednesday at 7 PM ET. AEW’s flagship TV show, Dynamite, will air at its usual 8 PM ET slot that same night. Reports suggest WWE scheduled Worlds Collide to directly compete with All Out’s ticket sales.
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Fan Take: This clash between AEW and WWE highlights an intense rivalry that pushes both companies to deliver high-quality wrestling, benefiting fans through increased competition and innovation. For fighting sports enthusiasts, it signals a compelling era where promotions fiercely compete for audience loyalty, potentially raising the global profile of professional wrestling.
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