Ladies and gentlemen, set your calendars and prepare your popcorn because AEW’s Battle of the Belts is making its grand return for the 11th time! That’s right, the wrestling extravaganza that has been thrilling fans four times a year since early 2022 is back. According to the TNT schedule, the next edition is set to follow “AEW Collision” on July 27, making it a jam-packed Saturday night of suplexes and smackdowns at the Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas.
What’s in Store?
The last Battle of the Belts on April 13, 2024, was nothing short of a wrestling buffet. It had fans on the edge of their seats with three electrifying title bouts:
- Athena defended her ROH Women’s World Championship against Red Velvet.
- Roderick Strong put his AEW International Championship on the line against NJPW’s Rocky Romero.
- Hook faced off against Shane Taylor for the FTW Championship.
All three champions walked away victorious, a common theme during these quarterly specials. Will the upcoming edition follow the same script, or will we see new champions crowned?
The Bigger Picture
As AEW negotiates a new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the fate of these specials hangs in the balance. The addition of “Collision” last year and whispers of “AEW Dynamite” expanding to three hours could mean a shift in AEW’s programming strategy. But fret not, wrestling fans! The current contract runs through the end of 2024, promising at least two more Battle of the Belts specials after next week’s showdown.
Mark Your Calendars!
Don’t miss the next action-packed Battle of the Belts special on July 27. With the wrestling world buzzing about potential title changes and high-stakes matches, this is one event you won’t want to miss.