Wrestlenomics

The introduction of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday highlighted how talent development for WWE and AEW seem to be diverging into to increasingly different visions.

AEW All Out sold more than 200,000 pay-per-view buys.

AEW seems likely to break its PPV record with All Out. The future of NXT UK might be in question.

The United Center sold out Friday as CM Punk debuted in AEW returned to pro wrestling after leaving in early 2014.

There’s confusion over WWE Smackdown’s fast affiliate rating after many markets preempted for NFL preseason games. AEW Rampage debuted on the same night.

More cuts by WWE to NXT talent and reports followed of Vince McMahon directing a new philosophy when it comes to recruitment and development.

CM Punk’s debut in AEW seems imminent as the United Center is nearly sold out, Bray Wyatt is released & more!