UPDATED: USA Network Reportedly Behind Idea for NXT Moving Nights, Tuesday Night Shows Seen as a ‘Test Run’

UPDATE: Fightful Select had some additional details on the idea of NXT moving nights. Per the report, the idea of NXT moving nights had actually been pitched before about two months ago by the USA Network.

Per the report, USA Network had floated the idea of moving NXT to Tuesday nights around that time. Currently, the network has a good deal of faith and a solid relationship with WWE. However, Fightful’s sources stated they aren’t as committed to the idea of NXT competing head-to-head with AEW Dynamite since it costs the shows viewership. Case in points, the nights NXT ran unopposed to AEW Dynamite, helped benefit the show’s numbers a great deal.

Additionally, the report notes that WWE has been “receptive” about the idea of NXT’s weekly TV show moving to a different night. It appears the move is not a done deal yet, and wrestlers and officials for the developmental brand have not been notified about the potential change yet.

Sources close to USA Network are reportedly saying that the next two weeks with NXT on Tuesday nights are being seen as a test run for the show on that night, since the program was forced to move due to the NHL playoffs.

ORIGINAL: According to a new rumor reported by WrestleVotes, it looks like the Wednesday Night Wars could possibly be coming to an end. Talks have reportedly begun that would see NXT move off of Wednesday nights. However, it appears this decision is far from final, and talks on a possible move are still ongoing. You can see the rumor below:

WrestleVotes reported, “Over the past month or so, discussions have transpired regarding NXT moving off Wednesday nights. No decision imminent, however, talks are ongoing. The numbers over the next 2 weeks might have some impact on this decision.”

Some recent preemptions by the NHL and NBA have caused NXT and AEW Dynamite to move to different nights over the last three weeks. This week, NXT aired on Tuesday night due to the NHL. This is also the plan for next week. Meanwhile, the SyFy channel will re-air this week’s NXT later tonight and next week’s episode on September 9, so AEW Dynamite will not be unopposed to wrestling those two weeks.

The developmental WWE brand debuted on the USA Network on September 18. All Elite Wrestling debuted its own two-hour program on TNT on October 2, when NXT began airing for two hours at the same time.

Over the past month or so, discussions have transpired regarding NXT moving off Wednesday nights. No decision imminent, however, talks are ongoing. The numbers over the next 2 weeks might have some impact on this decision.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) September 2, 2020