A nationwide ground stop ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has created significant travel uncertainty for major professional wrestling promotions and talent ahead of a packed weekend schedule.
The FAA officially announced that all departing flights across the United States are currently grounded, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns.
“Due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” the FAA stated in its official notice, adding that “all departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice.”
As of this writing, the agency has not provided additional details regarding the specific circumstances behind the directive or an estimated timeline for when air traffic will resume.
Impact of the FAA Ground Stop on AEW Full Gear and TNA Destination X
The sudden halt in air travel carries major logistical implications for several high-profile wrestling events scheduled across North America this weekend:
- AEW Full Gear 2026: All Elite Wrestling is scheduled to present its pay-per-view event on Saturday, November 14, in Phoenix, Arizona.
- TNA Destination X 2026: TNA Wrestling is set to host its pay-per-view on Sunday, November 15, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, requiring international flights for much of its roster.
Potential WWE Travel Complications Ahead of Weekend Shows
WWE also faces potential travel disruptions across multiple brands over the next 72 hours. The company’s schedule begins with Friday night’s broadcast of SmackDown in Florida, followed by an NXT live event loop throughout the Midwest that features advertised appearances from main roster talent on both Saturday and Sunday.
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