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WWE plans counterprogramming against AEW and TNA on June 28

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:13 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

WWE plans counterprogramming against AEW and TNA on June 28
Summary

On June 28, WWE's NXT will host The Great American Bash at 7 PM ET, coinciding with AEW and NJPW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view. Wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer expressed concerns about WWE's strategy, noting past attempts to counter AEW have not succeeded. Meltzer highlighted that NXT is not performing as strongly as it did in previous years, raising questions about the effectiveness of this strategy. He suggested that WWE's initiatives could negatively impact TNA's Slammiversary, as fans might choose to watch free programming instead of a pay-per-view event.

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  • •WWE NXT runs The Great American Bash on June 28 against AEW.
  • •Meltzer doubts the effectiveness of WWE's counterprogramming strategy.
  • •Past attempts to counter AEW resulted in underperformance for WWE events.
  • •TNA's Slammiversary may suffer due to WWE's scheduling.
  • •The situation reflects ongoing competition between major wrestling promotions.
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  • 3:13 AMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Explains Why WWE Decision To Oppose AEW Pay-Per-View Is 'Questionable'
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Dave Meltzer has weighed in with his thoughts on WWE's latest attempt to counterprogram AEW.

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