WWE: Some WWE Higher-Ups Reportedly Pushing for a WWE PLE To Take Place in China, Cody Rhodes on His Original Plans for WWE Winged Eagle Title Belt’s Return Appearance, A&E WWE Ratings for August 31

Some WWE Higher-Ups Reportedly Pushing for a WWE PLE To Take Place in China

Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that there has been a push within from several WWE high-level officials to hold a potential new Premium Live Event in China within the next few years.

It was reported that this idea has been discussed for a number of months within the company.

It was also reported that while a specific city has not been finalized for this potential new PLE event, Hong Kong has been mentioned as a potential location. This would be WWE’s first show in the country since 2019.

It was also reported that the push for this show is part of WWE’s current broader global expansion plans.

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Cody Rhodes Comments on How He Wanted Bruce Prichard To Portray Brother Love to Present Him with Winged Eagle Title

This past December’s WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event show featured WWE’s iconic Winged Eagle WWE Championship making a surprise return appearance for Cody Rhodes’ feud with Kevin Owens.

A recent episode of the So What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes podcast featured WWE Executive Director Bruce Prichard as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Rhodes’ thoughts about his original plans for the return of the iconic Winged Eagle title belt.

“I knew Brother Love wasn’t coming back when I asked you to be Brother Love to present me with the Winged Eagle Title. I wanted it. I think I said as if it was a joke, and you’re like, ‘Haha, no.’ I wanted Brother Love in the ring going into Saturday Night’s Main Event with the Winged Eagle Title. I ended up doing the Pulp Fiction with Triple H in the case, but I’m looking and there is a Winged Eagle off in the distance. I’m not going to ask you when Brother Love is coming back, because I’d be hot if Brother Love comes back.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

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A&E WWE Programming Ratings – August 31, 2025

This past Sunday’s WWE LFG episode drew 87,000 viewers on A&E. This episode also drew a 0.02 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

This down compared to last week’s episode of 139,000 viewers but equal to last week show’s rating.

This past Sunday’s WWE Greatest Moments doubleheader first episode drew 118,000 viewers on A&E. This episode also drew a 0.02 rating in the 18-49 demographic. This episode focused on Kevin Owens.

This down compared to last week’s doubleheader first episode of 194,000 viewers and 0.04 rating.

The viewership and ratings for this past Sunday’s WWE Greatest Moments doubleheader second episode on A&E is currently not known. This episode focused on Women’s Evolution.

Source: Programming Insider