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Post by Vegas on Oct 9, 2021 17:44:27 GMT -5
I actually might miss both shows this Friday as I have concert tickets. Maybe I will DVDR them.
Tony Khan Sends Warning to WWE Over Rampage vs. SmackDown Next Week
AEW President, CEO, General Manager & Head Of Creative Tony Khan has issued a warning to WWE.
As noted, next Friday’s Supersized SmackDown on FS1 will be a special episode that airs for 2 hours and 30 minutes. The show is airing on FS1 due to MLB ALCS Game 1 coverage on FOX. The loaded line-up announced by WWE includes Brock Lesnar’s return, SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks, and more. Due to the extended broadcast, this means the end of SmackDown will go head-to-head with the beginning of AEW Rampage on TNT, which begins at 10pm ET. The announced Rampage card includes CM Punk vs. Matt Sydal, the debut of former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos, and more.
In an update, Khan took to Twitter and said he can’t wait to finally beat WWE’s “main show” head-to-head.
He wrote, “I saw you’re doing a half hour head-to-head with us. I can’t wait to finally beat your main show head-to-head. It’s been a long time coming. See you next Friday for #AEWRampage on @aewontnt”
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Post by on_the_edge on Oct 9, 2021 18:11:41 GMT -5
This does show that Vince is looking to try and hurt AEW ratings. Not that they see AEW as a serious threat per say but WWE does not like ANY competition that could take viewers and/or money out of their pocket. It is like when Impact moved to Mondays and the first week Vince brought Bret Hart back to counter it.
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