Dustin Rhodes On If AEW Is Going To War With NXT

AEW is set to go live on TNT on Wednesday nights starting October 2, but NXT is about to get the jump on the upstart promotion, as WWE’s developmental brand will be going live on USA Network on September 18.

The two shows will eventually be going head to head, but Dustin Rhodes told Sports Illustrated the he doesn’t see it as a war.

“It’s all about us putting on a damn good product and giving another option. I don’t consider us going to war with anybody. I know there will be talk about the ratings, but the focus should be on putting out the best talent we can put out on TNT. It’s going to be a lot of fun and, if you’re not coming along for the ride, I feel for you.”

On Saturday night Dustin’s brother Cody will be facing Shawn Spears at AEW All Out. Dustin noted that he will be watching the match from afar, but he will have his eyes on Shawn Spears.

“Shawn must feel like he’s uncaged, and I certainly know that feeling. You feel bitter when you’re not utilized the right way. Shawn has that freedom now, so I want to see if he can make a statement against my brother Cody. A match of this caliber needs to stand out, and I know Cody’s ready—he beat me like a dog and put an end to the ‘Attitude Era.’ I think Cody is legitimately going to whoop the dog s— out of him.”

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