PW Weekend Wallet: The Final Tally (June 26–28, 2026)
This weekend was an absolute gauntlet for wrestling fans. Across four shows—Forbidden Door, Great American Bash, Slammiversary, and Night of Champions—the industry provided everything from technical clinics to chaotic brawls. Here is the final breakdown of how the weekend stacked up.
Final Weekend Rankings
| Rank | Event | Grade | The Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forbidden Door 2026 | B+ | A marathon of high-end work and massive shocks that takes the top spot on star power. |
| 2 | NXT Great American Bash | B | A classic tale of two halves; saved by an elite main event and strong undercard. |
| 3 | TNA Slammiversary 2026 | B- | Solid, nostalgic, and forward-looking, but lacked the high-octane "buzz" of the leaders. |
| 4 | WWE Night of Champions | C+ | A standard PLE outing that felt flat compared to the intensity of the competition. |
The "Must-Watch" Matchup List
If you're catching up on highlights, these are the bouts that defined the weekend:
- The Brutality Standard: Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland (Forbidden Door) – A masterclass in "empty the clip" violence that paved the road to Wembley.
- The Technical Masterpiece: Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice (NXT) – A smooth, submission-heavy clinic that cemented Grey as the new face of the division.
- The High-Stakes Thriller: Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther (Night of Champions) – Easily the strongest moment of the WWE weekend, delivering on pure championship gravity.
- The Narrative Payoff: Nic Nemeth's Title Win (TNA) – The perfect veteran payoff that gave Slammiversary its most satisfying, feel-good moment.
Final WrestleVoice Analysis: Quantity vs. Quality
The theme of the weekend was undeniable: AEW and NXT are currently winning the "Big Moment" war. While Night of Champions had star-studded triple threats and Slammiversary had emotional title changes, the sheer technical intensity and narrative-shattering results of Forbidden Door and Great American Bash made them the essential watches of the weekend.
If you are a fan who values "empty the clip" action and breakout star-making moments, you likely spent your weekend anchored to those two shows. For everyone else, it was a weekend of solid, if occasionally bloated, content.
