Triple H speaks up on NXT Great American Bash running opposite AEW Fyter Fest

Triple H led NXT is currently showcasing Great American Bash, a two-week special at the same time as AEW Fyter Fest, which also happens to be a two-week special.

AEW may only be a year old. However, it is already seen as WWE’s biggest competition in the US. WWE legend and NXT head honcho Triple H also admits to there being a healthy competition between both companies.

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Triple H however, denies intentionally counter-booking ‘Great American Bash’ opposite AEW Fyter Fest. In a discussion with Sports Illustrated, he claimed that the timing happened to be perfect, fitting right in between ‘NXT: In your House’ and the SummerSlam TakeOver.

“It absolutely is part of healthy of competition,” Triple H said. “Anyone that thinks it isn’t, to a degree, is being naive to the situation. You saw that back in the day when Clash of Champions was counter-programming [to WrestleMania IV].

“At the same point, it can’t drive your booking decisions. Obviously, there are counter-programming decisions, but I can tell you exactly how this came about. Almost all of these storylines were headed where they are now.

“There was a gap, timing wise, between In Your House and what will become the SummerSlam TakeOver, and you need a halfway point and a build. This is that halfway point. So, it doesn’t change our decision-making process. I don’t counter-book, I book what’s right for NXT.”

This isn’t the first time the WWE have counter-booked a show opposite AEW. WWE moved NXT from the WWE Network to the USA Network to counter AEW Dynamite that also happens to air Wednesday nights.

They also aired EVOLVE’s 10^th anniversary special at the same time as AEW’s Fight For The Fallen.

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