WWE x AAA Worlds Collide and AEW All Out to Clash on Same Day in Illinois

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WWE will host its “Worlds Collide” event featuring AAA talent at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, on Saturday, September 26. This date puts the promotion in direct competition with AEW’s “All Out” pay-per-view, which is scheduled for the same evening at the nearby NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Strategic Geographic Saturation in the Chicagoland Market

The Allstate Arena and the NOW Arena are separated by less than 30 minutes of driving time, forcing a segment of the local audience to choose between two major combat sports spectacles on the same night. According to the official WWE corporate schedule, the September 26 date is part of a 14-event rollout that includes stops in Texas, Indiana, Wisconsin, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, California, West Virginia, and New York.

While WWE has not yet published an official bell time for the Rosemont show, the scheduling conflict is stark. AEW has confirmed that “All Out” will commence its “Buy In” pre-show at 7:00 pm ET, followed by the main card at 8:00 pm ET.

Operational Challenges and Talent Logistics

Event Schedule and Regional Impact

The following dates illustrate the company’s current operational footprint:

• September 18: Corpus Christi, Texas (SmackDown)
• September 21: San Antonio, Texas (Raw)
• September 25: Indianapolis, Indiana (SmackDown)
• September 26: Chicago, Illinois (Worlds Collide)
• September 28: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Raw)
• October 2: Denver, Colorado (SmackDown)
• October 5: St. Louis, Missouri (Raw)
• October 9: Lafayette, Louisiana (SmackDown)
• October 12: Bossier City, Louisiana (Raw)
• October 16: Sacramento, California (SmackDown)
• October 19: San Diego, California (Raw)
• October 26: Fresno, California (Raw)
• October 30: Charleston, West Virginia (SmackDown)
• November 2: Brooklyn, New York (Raw)

Disclaimer: The insights provided in this article are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or sports betting recommendations.

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