Whether its weekly shows like Raw, SmackDown, NXT, EVOLVE and Speed, monthly PLEs, quarterly Saturday Night’s Main Event, reality shows like LFG, or a constant stream of documentaries – keeping up with WWE can often feel like a full-time job!
Still, there’s no slowing down; as WWE President Nick Khan infamously quipped in 2021, “Sleep is our competition.”
With that in mind, here are five new shows WWE could introduce to expand its ever-growing universe.
5. All-Women’s Weekly Show
At Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE officially announced the long-rumoured and highly anticipated return of its all-women’s PLE, Evolution.
This will be only the second event of its kind, with the first – held in 2018 – widely celebrated for its match quality.
The return of Evolution could also pave the way for the launch of a weekly all-women’s show.
With the women’s roster deeper than ever, and WWE boasting some of the best female talent in the world, the time for this move is clearly now!
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4. In Your House
Originally launched by then-WWF in 1995, In Your House was a series of monthly pay-per-views held between the company’s Big Five PPVs: WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and King of the Ring.
The shows produced some iconic matches of the era, including Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind and Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker in the first-ever Hell in a Cell.
NXT revived the classic In Your House branding from 2020 to 2022 for PLEs, complete with retro visuals and a cameo from original host Todd Pettengill.
Bringing it back annually as a nostalgic throwback – for either NXT or the main roster – could be an entertaining way to celebrate the past while showcasing the present stars of WWE
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3. Taboo Tuesday
Another retro concept WWE could revive is Taboo Tuesday/Cyber Sunday, fan-interactive events where viewers voted live to decide match types, opponents, and stipulations.
The concept produced some memorable bouts, including a Randy Orton and Ric Flair in Steel Cage match in 2004 and Triple H vs. Umaga in a Street Fight in 2007.
With technology exponentially advancing since the last event in 2008, WWE could now offer more seamless ways for fans to engage in the event.
It’s a format that could work as an annual special or even be integrated occasionally into Raw, Smackdown or NXT episodes for added unpredictability.
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2. NXT Europe
Since NXT UK closed its doors in 2022, rumours of an NXT Europe relaunch have continued to circulate.
Recent reported signings of European stars – Belgium’s Mike D Veccio, Spain’s Zozaya, and France’s Aigle Blanc – have only fuelled speculation that WWE is ready to pull the trigger.
A new NXT brand could mirror the old NXT UK model, complete with a dedicated weekly show.
Could we soon see the next GUNTHER rise through the ranks of NXT Europe?
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1. WWE-Produced AAA Show
Massive news over WrestleMania weekend centred on WWE’s proposed purchase of lucha libre promotion AAA.
With a joint show, World’s Collide, set for 7 June – a throwback to the classic When World’s Collide event between WCW and AAA in 1994 — the partnership is heating up.
Furthermore, WWE has reportedly begun signing AAA talent to contracts.
Could this be setting the stage for WWE to launch a weekly lucha libre show under the AAA banner?
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