
Khan's San Antonio PPV Promise Is Just a Rib, No 2026 AEW Show
Tony Khan teased a future AEW pay-per-view in Texas to hype crowds, but Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp says it's part of his ongoing rib, and there won’t be a San Antonio AEW PPV in 2026.
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Tony Khan teased a future AEW pay-per-view in Texas to hype crowds, but Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp says it's part of his ongoing rib, and there won’t be a San Antonio AEW PPV in 2026.

AEW Redemption 2026 in Montreal shifts to Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight for the world title after MJF’s injury and Beach Break title change, with a stacked lineup including Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale and other title bouts. The event is broadcast across multiple platforms, features a pre-show, and arrives with questions about the Redemption branding while promising strong in-ring action and a potential influx of ex-WWE stars.

UFC Freedom 250 averaged 8.2 million viewers on Paramount+ across the U.S. and Latin America, the platform’s biggest live exclusive, with about 7.0 million from the U.S. and 1.2 million from Latin America, and 17 million total unique viewers. The seven-bout card ended with KO/TKO in every fight and was staged near the White House as part of a patriotic birthday-White House event; international numbers will be released later. Since Paramount+ became UFC’s U.S. exclusive rights partner in 2025, UFC programming has drawn roughly 16 million households and over 180 million hours of viewing, well above recent pay-per-view averages.

British undefeated Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall headlines a heavyweight pay-per-view at AO Arena in Manchester, streaming on DAZN for $59.99 with a 7‑day free trial; prelims begin 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT and the main event is around 4:27 p.m. ET, 12 rounds. The DAZN Ultimate Tier ($49.99/month) covers this PPV plus 11 other events and more fights, replays and docs; the undercard features several heavyweight and light heavyweight bouts.

Ukrainian heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA/WBC belts against Dutch kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in a cross-sport main event at the Pyramids of Giza, with DAZN charging $59.99 for the PPV; prelims start 1 p.m. ET and the main card around 5:48 p.m. ET. Subscriptions offer a 7-day free trial or the Ultimate Tier at $49.99/month for access to this PPV and other fights.

Forbes breaks down the pay structure for the MVP MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, detailing base purses, potential win bonuses, and upside from PPV revenue across the full card, while noting that exact payouts are often undisclosed and can vary with gate and sponsorships.

AEW Dynasty 2026 takes over Rogers Arena in Vancouver with nine matches, including five title bouts. The main event features MJF defending the AEW World Championship against Kenny Omega, with Thekla vs. Jamie Hayter for the Women’s World Championship among the other top bouts. The event airs Sunday, Apr. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is streaming on DAZN for $49.99 via PPV (DAZN subscriptions also provide access, with a 7-day free trial and various plan options).

Ronda Rousey confirms plans to return to MMA after a ten-year gap to face Gina Carano in a high-profile May 16 bout, saying she wants to rewrite her ending and make the fight the biggest in MMA; the press event in Los Angeles highlighted mutual respect, with Rousey criticizing UFC's pay structure and streaming deal while Carano spoke about the moment's significance; the event is promoted by Jake Paul’s MVP and sits amid broader debates about fighter pay and control in the sport, with Francis Ngannou serving as co-main on Netflix-promoted cards.

McGregor says he’s eager to return as the UFC moves away from pay-per-view toward streaming, questions his market value in the new era, cites Conor Benn’s $15 million deal as a benchmark, and hints his comeback could come soon, possibly around International Fight Week.

MMA analyst Dan Hardy says UFC 326 doesn’t feel like a true pay-per-view card despite the Holloway vs. Oliveira main event, praising the Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson clash as the most interesting on the lineup and criticizing other bouts for lacking stakes. He notes the UFC’s Paramount+ deal has reduced PPV pressure and suggests the card could be a “one-fight” event, though he’ll still watch and is curious about a potential Holloway–Oliveira II continuation.

AEW Worlds End 2025 was a chaotic and action-packed event featuring high-stakes matches including a four-way AEW World Championship, a climactic Continental Classic final, and various title defenses, culminating in a night of intense wrestling drama in Chicago.

Netflix is hosting a major boxing match between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford, signaling a shift in the combat sports industry from traditional pay-per-view to streaming platforms, which offer guaranteed revenue and broader audience reach. This move reflects a broader trend of sports content moving to streaming services, with significant deals like UFC's $7.7 billion agreement with Paramount and NFL's multiple platform streaming, indicating a new era for sports broadcasting.

Dana White indicates that despite UFC's $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, pay-per-view events may still be part of their plans, emphasizing the flexibility of their broadcasting options and the continued relevance of pay-per-view in their business model.

The UFC's upcoming fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev highlights the high costs of watching UFC events, which currently require expensive subscriptions. However, with the UFC's broadcast rights shifting to Paramount and CBS for $7.7 billion over seven years, UFC fans can expect more affordable access to fights in the future.

WWE SummerSlam 2025 takes place at MetLife Stadium with a kickoff at 3:00 pm ET on YouTube and social media, leading into the main event at 6 pm ET on Peacock and WWE Network, featuring major matches including GUNTHER vs. CM Punk and Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill.