WWE Forces AEW to Adjust All In: Texas Schedule
WWE forces AEW to move All In: Texas to afternoon time slot after scheduling competing event on July 12, 2025.
The cutthroat world of pro wrestling saw another power play as WWE flexed its market influence by scheduling Saturday Night’s Main Event directly against AEW’s biggest summer showcase. This strategic move forced All In: Texas to completely overhaul its plans, shifting from primetime to an afternoon slot and demonstrating how the battle for wrestling supremacy continues to intensify beyond the ring.
The Dallas Morning News confirmed AEW has rescheduled All In: Texas from the originally planned 8 PM Eastern time slot to a 3 PM Eastern (2 PM local) start on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The event will still take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, but fans will now attend an afternoon show rather than enjoying the traditional evening timeslot that major wrestling events typically occupy.
This counter-programming tactic isn’t unprecedented for WWE, who previously ran a house show in the same city as AEW’s Worlds End. For AEW, the Texas showcase represents part of a weeklong takeover including Dynamite on July 9 and Collision on July 10, but having their flagship event pushed to a less desirable timeslot underscores WWE’s continuing ability to dictate market terms.
The afternoon start will undoubtedly affect how fans engage with AEW’s showcase event. While Tony Khan’s promotion continues building its alternative wrestling brand, this scheduling clash reveals that WWE still holds enough industry leverage to disrupt their competitor’s biggest plans. The silver lining? Die-hard wrestling fans can now potentially catch both major shows on the same day – though they’ll need stamina to enjoy this unexpected double-header.
