Weekend TV Picks: Crown Jewel Thrills in Australia Santana’s Comeback at Bound for Glory and More Exciting Events
Exciting Weekend in Wrestling: Major Events to Watch and Anticipated Showdowns
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Heats Up Ahead of Crown Jewel in Australia
This weekend, WWE fans are in for a thrilling treat as the action-packed Friday Night SmackDown kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network. This special “go-home” edition promises to ramp up excitement just hours before the Crown Jewel event in Perth. The Street Profits are set to challenge the reigning champions, the Wyatt Sicks, for the brand’s tag titles in a must-see rematch from Clash in Paris. Additionally, Stephanie Vaquer and Tiffany Stratton will try to team up successfully before facing off in singles competition.
The highly anticipated Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest Last Man Standing Match, a Sami Zayn U.S. Open Challenge, and other thrilling encounters make this an episode not to be missed.
House of Glory Presents ‘With Glory Comes Pride 2025’ in New York
House of Glory is set to deliver a stellar indie wrestling event on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET via TrillerTV+, showcasing a lineup that shouldn’t be missed. Highlighting the card is a captivating encounter between Leon Slater and The Amazing Red, who is revered as a TNA pioneer. This match is sure to electrify fans as Slater seeks to forge his legacy.
- Indi Hartwell vs. Zayda Steel (HOG Women’s Championship)
- Leon Slater vs. Amazing Red
- Killer Kross vs. Matt Cardona
- Charles Mason vs. Man Like DeReiss (HOG Heavyweight Championship)
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Makes Its Debut in Perth, Australia
For the first time ever, WWE’s Crown Jewel Premium Live Event will take place outside Saudi Arabia, setting the stage at Australia’s RAC Arena. The broadcast will begin at 8 a.m. ET on ESPN, offering North American fans an early-morning spectacle.
John Cena’s ongoing retirement tour hits a peak moment as he faces AJ Styles, marking their long-anticipated rematch since 2018. The night will also feature a dramatic “Australian Street Fight” between Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed, while Crown Jewel Championship supremacy is on the line in eagerly awaited title matches.
AEW Collision Caps Off “Homecoming” Week in Jacksonville
AEW Collision will conclude its “Homecoming” festivities with a special event at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida, airing Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. Fans will witness AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander team up with Toni Storm against Thekla’s Triangle of Madness in captivating tag team action.
- Megan Bayne, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler vs. Willow Nightingale, Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey
- Josh Alexander vs. Kota Ibushi
- Kris Statlander, Toni Storm & Harley Cameron vs. Thekla, Skye Blue & Julia Hart
TNA’s Bound for Glory Set to Thrill in Massachusetts
This Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, TNA Wrestling will take center stage in Lowell, Massachusetts for its prestigious Bound for Glory event, available on TNA+. The main attraction features Mike Santana’s pursuit of the TNA World Championship against reigning champion Trick Williams in a much-anticipated rematch.
The card promises to be a spectacle with a blend of youth and experience as Leon Slater defends his X-Division Championship against Je’Von Evans. Moreover, the much-anticipated tables match between The Hardys and Team 3D will decide the fate of both TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships.
As wrestling fans across the world prepare for these dynamic events, each offers a blend of storytelling, athleticism, and unforgettable moments that define the weekend as a bonanza of wrestling action.
