In a recent episode of his podcast, “83 Weeks”, Eric Bischoff expressed his thoughts about Tony Khan’s leadership at AEW. His main criticism was the absence of a clear and defined vision.
Take a look at some of the key points discussed in the podcast:
When asked if fan goodwill towards AEW was dwindling, Bischoff responded: “I don’t think it’s waning. What’s happening is there was so much goodwill at the start. Everyone was rooting for AEW’s success, everyone wanted a refreshing alternative. Tony convinced everyone at the start that AEW was going to be an alternative and proposed it as a sports-based wrestling product. There were lots of things Tony pitched that sparked optimism, excitement and goodwill. The issue with goodwill is, once it diminishes, once you fail to keep your promises, and then over the past few years, broadcast such poor quality television, that goodwill does not simply disappear. Viewers do, as we’ve seen, but the goodwill returns to haunt you. It’s as though you made someone a promise and then didn’t deliver and all that’s left are lame excuses. And that goodwill can really come back and sting you if you’re not mindful.”
Regarding the biggest issue AEW currently faces, Bischoff commented: “There are so many inherent flaws, and they originate from Tony Khan. It starts with his lack of vision, an absolute misunderstanding, and zero comprehension of what the wrestling audience… really wants. That is your audience. Not Dave Meltzer’s niche Figure Four Online audience. But that is Tony Khan’s booking strategy. Everything AEW does is tailored to Tony Khan’s fandom. Regrettably, Tony Khan’s fandom does not align with the remaining 98.8% of people who adore professional wrestling. Tony is booking according to his own fantastical flights of fancy and nothing seems to be guided by a logical thought process, whether creative or otherwise.”
The latest episode of “83 Weeks” featuring Eric Bischoff can be viewed here:
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