A brand new report particulars how WWE’s latest Survivor Sequence announcement may damage AEW’s field workplace.

Earlier this month, WWE introduced that its annual Survivor Sequence PLE was headed to the Allstate Area in Chicago, IL on November twenty fifth. The November twenty fourth episode of SmackDown will even happen inside that venue.

This announcement means some followers within the space could should make some tough decisions on the subject of what exhibits to attend within the coming months. All Elite Wrestling can be set for a serious weekend within the Chicago market the earlier month when it presents All Out on the United Heart on September third. The September 2nd episode of Collision will even happen contained in the United Heart, and the August thirtieth tapings of Dynamite and Rampage will emanate from the close by NOW Area.

Writing within the newest version of the Wrestling Observer Publication, Dave Meltzer commented on the 2 corporations holding occasions in identical market, noting that All Elite Wrestling additionally historically runs Dynamite within the space the day earlier than Thanksgiving, which might be November twenty second. Whereas Meltzer believes the 2 corporations will have the ability to do effectively regardless of dates being shut collectively, he does notice that the choice is more likely to damage AEW.

“WWE introduced this yr’s Survivor Sequence for 11/25 on the Allstate Area in Chicago, plus they are going to be doing Smackdown on the evening earlier than in the identical constructing. There’s nothing unsuitable with them reserving Chicago which might be their second greatest market apart from New York. AEW historically runs Chicago on the Wednesday earlier than Thanksgiving which might be 11/22.

“AEW ought to draw first rate sufficient even with WWE on the town and sure promoting out each nights, however it would actually damage AEW and if you happen to research WWE relationship again to 1984 the concept that is merely is coincidence can be ridiculous. WWE is consistently countering AEW with an increasing number of operating PPVs the day earlier than (which hasn’t appeared to harm AEW in any respect or at most very minor). However with WWE up to now forward, there is no such thing as a hazard to them in that sort of competitors.”