In a recent interview, Tony Khan, the President and CEO of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), claimed that the WWE’s partnership with TNA in 2017 was a one-time mistake that ultimately didn’t harm AEW’s growth. However, Eric Bischoff, the former CEO of WCW and a longtime wrestling executive, strongly disagrees with Khan’s assessment.
According to Bischoff, the partnership between WWE and TNA was a strategic move that had far-reaching consequences for the professional wrestling landscape. “The WWE-TNA partnership was a game-changer,” Bischoff said in a recent interview. “It sent a clear message to the industry that WWE was the 800-pound gorilla, and that no one else was worthy of competing with them. It’s no wonder that AEW is struggling to gain traction – they’re trying to compete with a company that has a stranglehold on the market.”
Bischoff pointed out that the partnership allowed WWE to acquire TNA’s intellectual property, including its roster of talent and its library of content. This move gave WWE a significant advantage in terms of its ability to compete with other promotions, including AEW.
“It’s a no-brainer,” Bischoff said. “WWE was able to poach TNA’s best talent and absorb their library of content. It’s like they were able to acquire a whole new promotion without having to lift a finger. And now, AEW is left to pick up the pieces and try to compete with a company that has already absorbed the best of the best.”
Sources close to Cody Rhodes, a key figure in AEW’s roster, revealed that the company is acutely aware of the impact that the WWE-TNA partnership has had on its success. “Cody is deeply frustrated with the way things have played out,” the source said. “He feels like AEW is being held back by WWE’s stranglehold on the market. He’s trying to do everything he can to compete with them, but it’s an uphill battle.”
Bischoff’s comments are likely to inflame tensions between WWE and AEW, which have been simmering for months. Tony Khan has long been critical of WWE’s business practices, accusing the company of engaging in anti-competitive behavior to stifle the growth of other promotions.
However, Bischoff’s comments suggest that the WWE-TNA partnership is a key factor in AEW’s struggles. “It’s not just about WWE being a big company with a lot of resources,” Bischoff said. “It’s about the fact that they have a stranglehold on the market. They’re the only game in town, and that makes it incredibly difficult for anyone else to succeed.”
As the professional wrestling landscape continues to evolve, it’s clear that the WWE-TNA partnership is a major factor in the industry’s dynamics. While Tony Khan may try to downplay the impact of the partnership, Eric Bischoff’s comments suggest that it’s having a profound impact on the success of AEW.
The WWE-TNA Partnership: A Game-Changer?
The partnership between WWE and TNA was a major development in the professional wrestling landscape. It allowed WWE to acquire TNA’s intellectual property and gave them a significant advantage in terms of their ability to compete with other promotions.
According to Bischoff, the partnership was a key factor in WWE’s ability to dominate the market. “It’s no wonder that WWE is the largest and most successful professional wrestling promotion in the world,” he said. “They have a stranglehold on the market, and that makes it incredibly difficult for anyone else to succeed.”
Bischoff’s comments are likely to be seen as a challenge to Tony Khan and AEW, which have been trying to gain traction in the market. While Khan may try to downplay the impact of the partnership, Bischoff’s comments suggest that it’s having a profound impact on the success of AEW.
AEW’s Struggles: A Result of WWE’s Dominance?
AEW has been trying to compete with WWE for years, but it’s clear that the company is struggling to gain traction. Sources close to Cody Rhodes revealed that the company is acutely aware of the impact that WWE’s dominance is having on its success.
“Cody is deeply frustrated with the way things have played out,” the source said. “He feels like AEW is being held back by WWE’s stranglehold on the market. He’s trying to do everything he can to compete with them, but it’s an uphill battle.”
Bischoff’s comments suggest that AEW’s struggles are a result of WWE’s dominance, rather than any failure on the part of the company. “It’s not about AEW being a bad promotion,” Bischoff said. “It’s about the fact that WWE is the only game in town. They’re the largest and most successful professional wrestling promotion in the world, and that makes it incredibly difficult for anyone else to succeed.”
What’s Next for AEW?
As the professional wrestling landscape continues to evolve, it’s clear that AEW is facing an uphill battle. With WWE’s dominance and the impact of the WWE-TNA partnership, it’s going to be incredibly difficult for the company to gain traction.
However, Tony Khan is unlikely to give up on AEW without a fight. The company has been trying to compete with WWE for years, and it’s clear that Khan is committed to making it work.
As the situation continues to unfold, it’s clear that the WWE-TNA partnership is a major factor in AEW’s struggles. While Bischoff’s comments may be seen as a challenge to Tony Khan and AEW, they also highlight the challenges that the company is facing.
In the end, it’s up to AEW to prove that they can compete with WWE’s dominance. With the WWE-TNA partnership still having a profound impact on the industry, it’s going to be an uphill battle for the company.