Report: WWE NXT returning to former ECW Arena ahead of AEW residency

WWE NXT is returning to Philadelphia’s famed 2300 Arena with an interesting date.

First reported by WrestleVotes on Thursday, an episode of NXT TV will emanate from the former ECW Arena on Tuesday, August 19th — eight days before AEW’s previously announced residency that begins on Wednesday, August 27th through Thursday, September 11th.

WWE has yet to publicly announce the event.

NXT debuted at the 2300 Arena on Wednesday, November 6th, to avoid election coverage the night before.

AEW announced their seven-show residency in May that will see the venue host three episodes of Dynamite, three episodes of Collision, and Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor.

It’s the latest interesting scheduling issue with the two companies.

WWE formally announced that they will hold three shows over the July 12th weekend including NXT Great American Bash, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Evolution. The Bash will run head-to-head with All In.

This past Sunday as AEW was holding their Double or Nothing pay-per-view, NXT Battleground went head-to-head with it — a trend with NXT premium live events and some AEW pay-per-views.