When the World Cup speaks, even WWE listens. The wrestling giant has been forced into a rare scheduling change for its upcoming UK tour, proving once again that football reigns supreme—even over sports entertainment.

WWE is bringing SmackDown to London's O2 Arena as part of its summer European tour, but there's a major conflict: England's World Cup fixture against Ghana kicks off at 9pm BST on the same night, Tuesday, June 23. Rather than go head-to-head with one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, WWE has opted to shift its show to an earlier start time.

This isn't just a minor tweak—it's a significant concession from a company that routinely fills arenas worldwide. According to The Sun, the taping will wrap up well before England's match begins, allowing fans to catch both events without sacrificing either. Notably, Netflix won't air the episode live; instead, it will debut in its traditional Friday slot, meaning the O2 crowd gets a sneak peek before the rest of the world.

The move echoes a sentiment recently voiced by Logan Paul, who sparked debate when he ranked the World Cup above WrestleMania. "The World Cup. What are you talking about, bro? That's just facts, bro," Paul said when asked to choose between the two. While he acknowledged WrestleMania as WWE's Super Bowl, his point was clear: nothing in sports compares to the global pull of the World Cup.

For wrestling fans, this is a rare glimpse of WWE bending to outside forces. It's also a reminder that even in a world of larger-than-life characters and scripted drama, real sports still call the shots. Whether you're a fan of suplexes or soccer, one thing is certain: on June 23, all eyes will be on England—just not inside the squared circle.