Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe to host ‘WWE Late Night’ during SummerSlam weekend

After hosting a roast of WrestleMania earlier this year, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is back for another round.

WWE announced today that Hinchcliffe will host “WWE Late Night” in Englewood, New Jersey at 11 p.m. Eastern time after night one of SummerSlam weekend on Saturday, August 2. Like with his roast of WrestleMania, this is a non-televised event that will not officially be broadcast anywhere.

The Bergen Performing Arts Center is the venue for the comedy show. A ticket pre-sale begins this coming Monday (June 30) at 10 a.m. Eastern time with the general public on-sale then starting the next day.

“Hinchcliffe, the internationally renowned comedian, one of the top roasters in the world and the mastermind behind Kill Tony, will bring together soon-to-be-announced top comics, entertainers and WWE Superstars for an unforgettable night of laughs and huge surprises,” WWE wrote.

While Hinchcliffe’s WrestleMania roast in Las Vegas this April was not televised and cellphone use was supposed to be prohibited, a full audio recording ended up leaking online. It generated controversy for — among other things — jokes made about Charlotte Flair’s appearance and marital history.

A trademark for “WWE Late Night” was filed by the promotion on June 20.

SummerSlam 2025 is taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 2 and August 3 — making this the first two-night SummerSlam in history.

Trademark filed for ‘WWE Late Night’

A new trademark filing could be hinting at plans for WWE to launch a new late night show.

On June 20, WWE filed to trademark the term “WWE Late Night.” The application says the filing is to cover goods and services related to hosting and producing live entertainment shows and comedy performances:

Entertainment services, namely, hosting and producing live comedic performances; entertainment services, namely, hosting and producing live entertainment shows; arranging and conducting entertainment events; providing a website in the field of entertainment

The filing was made by WWE through attorney Lauren Dienes-Middlen, who works for the promotion as their SVP, Deputy General Counsel.

There has been no word on whether WWE Late Night would be a regular broadcast/streaming show, digital content, or a live in-person event.

WWE presented an untelevised comedy show — “The Roast of WrestleMania” — following WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas this April. It was hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe with appearances by other comedians and WWE talent.