Will Ratings Win Alter WWE’s Plans For Taking NXT On Road?
In the final live head-to-head meeting of the year between WWE’s NXT and AEW’s Dynamite, it was NXT coming out on top. The show, which airs on USA Network, won the overall ratings battle for the first time, along with taking all the key demographics for adults and younger.
However, despite the success, there remain no plans to move NXT from the Full Sail Arena.
Oh, 2019. You’ve been so good to us.
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— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 5, 2019
Previously, some believed that the program could start to appear in new arenas. But, as reported before, NXT is set to be produced from the Full Sail Arena in Florida through at least March.
“They’re pretty much committed to Full Sail through March,” said Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio. “You know, they were gonna – there was talk of going out in January – but you know now that they’re not losing in the ratings and it’s not an embarrassment you know, they don’t need to.”
“You know, if it becomes an embarrassment that’s a different story. Vince doesn’t like to lose. Right now, they’re not blaming the venue because they’re doing okay.”
NXT’s History At The Full Sail Arena
Full Sail Arena has been the home for NXT since 2010, with over 500 events having taken place in the Orlando-area area. The WWE has brought NXT on the road as a way to double-up for big events such as WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series.
NXT’s Undisputed Era will square off with NXT United Kingdom’s Imperium at Worlds Collide on Saturday, January 25 in a special eight-man tag match.
How’s THIS for a COLLISION!? #WWENXT‘s #UndisputedERA will battle #NXTUK‘s #IMPERIUM at #WWEWorldsCollide on Saturday, Jan. 25 on @WWENetwork! https://t.co/nKKy5sxPog
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 26, 2019
NXT TakeOver: Portland is set for February 16, from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. No bouts have been confirmed for the card yet, but it will mark the first Sunday event for the promotion.
AEW Heading To New Jersey For The First Time
All Elite Wrestling will move along the East Coast up to New Jersey for the first time in 2020.
Newark, NJ! #AEWDynamite is coming!
Wednesday, March 25th@prucenterTickets go on sale Friday, Jan 24th & start at $25!
Check https://t.co/5WsWwyDkwZ for full ticket and pricing details. pic.twitter.com/LuihbY5r2s— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) December 25, 2019
JUST ANNOUNCED! #AEWDynamite is coming to #PruCenter on Mar. 25. Tickets go on sale Jan. 24. https://t.co/bob6SyGQ0Z
— Prudential Center (@PruCenter) December 25, 2019
AEW: Dynamite is set to go down on Wednesday, March 25 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The promotion is billing it as the first show from the tri-state area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
I was born and raised in New Jersey (201)! This is fantastic news. I am elated! #ImWithAEW #AEWDynamite #AEWNewark ?? pic.twitter.com/qNLGZiqvKp
— ☀️Sonny Kiss☀️ (@SonnyKissXO) December 25, 2019
Wednesday March 25th
All Elite Wrestling
Prudential Center
Newark New Jersey
See you there! #AEW #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/uc66uzUE6d— Balor Club Guy (@BalorClubGuy) December 25, 2019
In 2020, AEW has plans to hold Dynamite shows in Jacksonville, Florida; Southaven, Mississippi; Coral Gables, Florida for Bash at the Beach; Cleveland, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; Cedar Park, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and Independence, Missouri.
They will also head to Chicago for the pay-per-view event, Revolution, in February.
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