WWE Confirms NXT Battleground Date and Venue Change – After initial speculation, WWE has officially announced the date and venue change for the upcoming NXT Battleground event, marking a significant shift in the highly anticipated showcase.
Originally slated for Savanna, Georgia on May 26, reports surfaced last month suggesting a potential relocation to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, along with a rescheduled date of June 9. Today, WWE has confirmed these changes through an official statement:
WWE® & UFC® JOIN FORCES TO BRING NXT BATTLEGROUND TO UFC APEX ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9
Limited Premium VIP Seating Available Through Exclusive Partner On Location
STAMFORD, Conn., April 22, 2024 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in partnership with UFC® today announced that NXT Battleground will emanate from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 9. This marks the first-ever WWE event to be hosted at the state-of-the-art, 130,000-square-foot event and production facility, which is home to UFC Fight Night events, Dana White’s Contender Series and more.
“We are always exploring new frontiers to showcase NXT and we are excited to bring Battleground to this world-class event and production facility in partnership with UFC,” said WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels.
Limited NXT Battleground Priority Passes will soon be available through exclusive partner On Location, giving fans the chance to be ringside for every exhilarating moment, including premium seating, all-inclusive pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities, and much more. Starting today, fans can place a deposit to secure access ahead of the general public, as well as register for exclusive pre-sale opportunities. To learn more or to place a deposit, please visit https://onlocationexp.com/battleground.
WWE Confirms NXT Battleground Date and Venue Change
