The report says WWE has moved the SmackDown operation to avoid competing directly with England’s second World Cup group match. The wrestling show is scheduled to begin at 18:00, with England vs Ghana following at 21:00.
Fans are reportedly set to watch the football without leaving the arena or paying an additional charge. If the plan proceeds as outlined, it would be the first time a football match has been screened at the O2 - a fitting choice for a London crowd whose chants often carry a strong football influence.
The wrestling programme features several intriguing match-ups:
That combination gives the audience plenty to anticipate before attention turns to the screen. The football may be the evening’s biggest shared event, but the ring still has several storylines capable of carrying the show.
Monroe’s potential debut remains the night’s biggest question. Weeks of promotional videos have raised expectations, but no confirmed debut date has been given.
Asked about the European tour, Monroe said: “We do have this European tour coming up, so maybe, let's see…” Her arrival would add another major talking point to an already unusual event.
For England, the immediate storyline is qualification: the report says a victory over Ghana could secure a place in the knockout stage after the earlier win over Croatia. For the O2 crowd, the next question is whether the night belongs to the Three Lions, a surprise debut - or both.