The dust has settled on a jam-packed Memorial Day weekend in professional wrestling, with both WWE and AEW hosting major events that drew attention from fans worldwide. However, a surprising trend has emerged in the aftermath, with Google search data revealing some unexpected results.
WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marked a historic low for the company, failing to crack the top 20 list of Google Trends for the day. This is a significant departure from the norm, as WWE events typically draw a significant amount of online interest. In fact, it’s rare for a WWE show to draw under 200,000 searches, making the 20,000 searches recorded on Saturday a stark contrast.
Meanwhile, AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view event, which took place in Las Vegas on Sunday, told a different story. The event managed to rank #11 on the top 20 most-searched topics on Google Trends for the day, also with 20,000 searches. While the number itself may not be staggering, it’s notable that AEW outpaced WWE in terms of online interest this weekend.
This marked a turnaround of sorts for AEW, whose recent pay-per-view events have similarly struggled to crack the top 20 list. The exception, of course, was Sting’s retirement at Revolution, which drew significant attention. Sunday’s showing is a promising sign for the promotion, particularly as they look to build momentum heading into the summer months.
Looking ahead, WWE is set to host its next Premium Live Event, Clash at the Castle: Scotland, on June 15. The event, which will air live from the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, promises to be an exciting one. With the recent announcement that Damian Priest will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against hometown star Drew McIntyre, fans are eagerly anticipating the event.
In a curious twist, this match marks the second official non-MITB match between the two, following McIntyre’s victory on the January 22 episode of RAW. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, and it will be interesting to see if the trend of surprising Google search results continues. One thing is for certain – the world of professional wrestling remains as unpredictable as ever.
