CJ Perry (Lana in WWE) was a recent guest on the “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including what differentiates her characters in WWE and AEW. She said,
“Talk fast, haha. It is [a different character], for sure. I would like to look at it as a different character because it’s a different television show, and also just with everything, you’re not gonna compare a CW Riverdale show to Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes’ show on ABC. These different networks have a different fan base for a reason. One might have more relationship stuff. One might be more procedural.”
She continued, “So that’s how it is, I think with wrestling too. AEW is a much more match-driven company, while WWE is more entertainment-driven. Both of them, I believe should all be storytelling-driven because as human beings, we all connect with stories. It doesn’t matter if it’s wrestling, TikTok, sitting by the fire, country music. So I think that is important, but if WWE wants the relationships and the fluff and the entertainment, AEW is match-driven, but we still need stories, and I believe that’s what is my strength, is storytelling and really thinking about all those small things and connecting with people.”
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CJ Perry, also known as Lana in WWE, recently appeared on the “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” podcast to discuss various topics, including the differences between her characters in WWE and AEW. Perry highlighted that her character in AEW is distinct from her previous character in WWE because it is a different television show with a different fan base.
Perry compared the difference between the two characters to the distinction between TV shows like CW’s “Riverdale” and ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” Each show has its own unique fan base and focuses on different aspects of storytelling. Similarly, AEW and WWE have their own fan bases and emphasize different elements in their programming.
According to Perry, AEW is more match-driven, while WWE is more entertainment-driven. However, she believes that both companies should prioritize storytelling because humans naturally connect with stories regardless of the medium. Perry emphasized the importance of storytelling in wrestling and how it can engage and connect with people on a deeper level.
In the podcast, Perry also mentioned that she excels at storytelling and pays attention to the small details that help create a connection with the audience. She believes that even though AEW is more focused on matches, it still needs compelling stories to enhance the overall experience for viewers.
The interview provides insight into the differences between AEW and WWE in terms of their approach to wrestling and storytelling. It highlights the importance of storytelling in wrestling and how it can enhance the viewer’s experience.
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