You have heard the old saying about the only guarantees in life being death and taxes? Well, you can add WWE premium live events (formerly known as pay-per-views) to that list, as the sports entertainment company has continued to produce big shows even as rumors of a potential sale of the organization continue to dominate headlines.
Below is a breakdown of each and every WWE premium live event, as well as major NXT shows, that will air live on WWE Network on Peacock throughout 2023 and beyond.
Night Of Champions - May 27, 2023
The WWE will return to Saudi Arabia with Night of Champions. The event was originally going to be the King and Queen of the Ring event, but was switched recently to another well-known PLE event. Night of Champions is typically a night in which ever championship is on the line, which should be a rare treat for those attending in Saudi Arabia.
Money In The Bank - July 1, 2023
Money In The Bank is back in 2023, but for the first time in over two decades, the WWE will host a premium live eveent in London. Money In The Bank is scheduled to take place in the famous O2 Arena, and will give two superstars a very big opportunity only granted once a year. By the end of the night one male and female superstar will win the Money In The Bank briefcase, which allows them to ask for a title match at any time they should choose to use it. The winner is often a sure shot to win a major WWE title, though there have been failed cash-ins over the years.
Obviously, we’re a long way from finding out who will be included in the big matches, but the months following WrestleMania 39 should give WWE fans a good idea of who will be in the mix. Hopefully, whoever wins is successful in cashing in their contract, because it always feels like a big waste of time when they go to all that trouble just to fail.
SummerSlam - August 5, 2023
SummerSlam is the biggest event of the summer for the WWE, and one of the big four premium live events of the year. This year it's headed to Detroit for what should be a great night of fun and throwdowns between the WWE's biggest stars. No word on what the plans are yet, but we'll update when we know more.
WrestleMania 40 - April 6-7, 2024
For the first time in 25 years, the “Granddaddy of Them All” will return to the “City of Brotherly Love” in April 2024, when Lincoln Financial Field (the home of the Philadelphia Eagles) hosts WrestleMania 40. In July 2022, WWE announced that the biggest wrestling event of the year will take place April 6 and 7, 2024, continuing the two-day model first put in place a few years ago.
Obviously, no matches have been announced a little less than two years before the opening bell, but expect to hear more about the first WrestleMania in Philadelphia since Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock in their first of three showdowns at the big event back in March 1999.
Upcoming WWE Events Without A Date Set
Most of the dates for the upcoming WWE events have been set at this point, but there are some major shows on the horizon that still remain a mystery at this point. Here’s a breakdown of the usual premium live events we still are waiting on dates for:
- NXT In Your House
- Hell In A Cell
- NXT World’s Collide
- Extreme Rules
- NXT Halloween Havoc
- Crown Jewel
- Survivor Series
Previously Held WWE Events
Below is a list of all the WWE events held throughout 2022, as well as how to watch each show streaming.
- Royal Rumble - Saturday, January 28, 2023 - Stream it on Peacock. (opens in new tab)
- NXT Vengeance Day - Saturday, February 4, 2023 - Stream it on Peacock. (opens in new tab)
- Elimination Chamber - Saturday, February 18, 2023 - Stream it on Peacock. (opens in new tab)
- NXT Road Block - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - Stream it on Peacock. (opens in new tab)
- NXT Stand & Deliver - April 1, 2023 - Stream it on Peacock. (opens in new tab)
- WrestleMania 39 - April 1-2, 2023 - Stream it on Peacock. (opens in new tab)
- Backlash - May 6, 2023 - Stream it on Peacock (opens in new tab)
A lot of these upcoming WWE events, especially WrestleMania 39 and 40, are a ways off, but there is still plenty of wrestling on the 2023 TV schedule to hold you over in the meantime.
