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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Reports: WWE wants to 'control the momentum', holding more shows on the same day as AEW
via WWE and AEW official pages: WWE and AEW About six years ago, in 2019, Tony Khan launched All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a major competitor to World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) in the United States. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, AEW has grown into one of the top professional wrestling companies, hosting several high-profile events throughout the year. Ever since their inception, they have been competing directly and have come to certain points when their shows aired simultaneously. However, this year, WWE took a bold step to challenge AEW's biggest event of 2025, All In: Texas, scheduled for July 12. WWE wants more AEW shows to collide with their programming WWE planned NXT's The Great American Bash and Saturday Night's Main Event on the same day as All In . Additionally, WWE scheduled another premium live event (PLE), Evolution, a women's exclusive show, for July 13 to keep the spotlight after All In. This move shows WWE's intent to stay in the spotlight and overshadow AEW's momentum. According to a recent WrestleVotes Radio – Backstage Pass report, WWE is deliberately planning more events to clash with AEW's shows. The goal is to control the conversation and attention online, with support from WWE's parent company, TKO. The report stated: "This is definitely something WWE wants to do where, hey, if NXT is on the road and booking for arenas, they want to do it somewhere where they're gonna have the last word of the night. AEW's gonna be having 'ALL IN' in the afternoon and WWE's gonna be coming in there after with SNME, so at the end of the day you're not just talking about the fall out from AEW, you're talking about what WWE is doing as well." Countdown to AEW All In Texas | 7/10/25 All WWE wants now is to control the narrative and keep rolling their momentum online. This just proves that there's no coincidence; in the clash of the rival shows , there's definitely a directive coming from WWE with the behest of TKO behind; they're all for it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo In fact, they wish for more such things. In another move, WrestleVotes reported that WWE plans to hold NXT Heatwave on August 24, the same day as AEW's Forbidden Door , a joint event with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. This scheduling suggests WWE is intensifying its efforts to compete directly with AEW, aiming to steal the spotlight and keep fans talking about their shows instead. Also read: For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top WWE Superstar May Be Turning Heel: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Blake Monroe, known to AEW fans as Mariah May, has been introduced to the NXT audience with significant fanfare. However, a character change could already be in her near future. The popular newcomer debuted on the brand last month as a babyface. According to a new report, a heel run has already been discussed for her. Blake Monroe's Turn To The Dark Side? A report from Fightful Select states that a heel run for Blake Monroe has been brought up as a possibility for the near future. While there is no specific timeline for when this might happen, the report notes that there are long-term plans in place for Monroe on NXT television. A turn would be a significant shift for her current character. However, it would be a return to the persona that made her a main event star in All Elite Wrestling. A History of "The Glamour" When Blake Monroe, then Mariah May, debuted in AEW in November 2023, she was immediately established as a heel. She was introduced as the sycophantic "understudy" to the AEW Women's World Champion, "Timeless" Toni Storm. May's character was completely devoted to Storm, often interfering in her matches and mimicking her every move. The act became so popular that both women started to receive cheers from the audience. Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France. Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France. PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation However, the definitive heel turn for May occurred after she won the 2024 Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament. After her victory, May viciously attacked her mentor, Toni Storm, cementing her turn and establishing herself as a top heel in the division. Adopting the persona of "The Glamour," she went on to defeat Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at the All-In pay-per-view in her home country of England, proving she could be a conniving and successful villain. Current NXT Storyline In NXT, Monroe has been presented as a fan favorite. She made her in-ring debut for the brand at a live event on June 27, defeating Laney Reid. She has since become involved in a feud with the Fatal Influence faction. This has led to a major match being set for The Great American Bash on July 12. At the event, she will team with TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace to take on NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley. This high-profile match could be the perfect stage to plant the seeds for her eventual turn. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
