REAL Reason WWE Is STACKING Next Week's NXT

WWE vs. AEW is back next Tuesday.

by Andy H Murray
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Are you ready for this one?

It might blow your mind.

Seriously. Sit down.

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WWE is loading next week's episode of NXT with main roster stars because - whisper it - AEW is running Dynamite that night.

While this was never truly in question, given the competitive nature of both companies, Fightful Select has confirmed as much. The outlet notes that WWE expects AEW to do much the same for what will be the first NXT vs. Dynamite head-to-head battle in a while.

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This week's NXT saw WWE announce a glut of Raw and SmackDown stars for the broadcast, including 16-time World Champion John Cena, who will corner Carmelo Hayes in a match with rival Bron Breakker. Breakker will have Paul Heyman on his side.

Elsewhere, WWE's top babyface, Cody Rhodes, will break a "major announcement" on the show. Former NXT Women's Champion Asuka is to appear as well, facing Roxanne Perez.

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AEW's special 'Title Tuesday' episode of Dynamite will feature Adam Copeland's in-ring debut vs. Luchasaurus. Two championship matches in Women's World Champion Saraya vs. Hikaru Shida and International Champion Rey Fenix vs. Jon Moxley are also on the lineup.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.