Jun 29, 5:45 AM
Fans cry foul about WWE NXT's ad-filled Great American Bash
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On Sunday (June 28), NXT made its live debut on The CW with Great American Bash, and while viewers were generally happy with the in-ring action, many were left frustrated by the influx of advertising on their TV screens. The anger about the amount of ads was reflected on social media, where a lot of WWE fans were peeved about commercials cutting in during the middle of matches. “They shouldn’t have the NXT PLE’S on the CW. Censored just like the shows and ads in the middle of matches. At least even though ESPN has ads on the PLE’s they aren’t in the middle of matches,” wrote one person on X, expressing a common sentiment. They shouldn't have the NXT PLE'S on the CW. Censored just like the shows and ads in the middle of matches. At least even though ESPN has ads on the PLE's they aren't in the middle of matches.#NXTGAB — Kat (@Kat_4_) June 28, 2026 “Mid match Picture in Picture ADs in a NXT PLE?!?. Diabolical. Deplorable. Disappointing,” said another X user. One X post said: “Why