During a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Jonathan Coachman, ex-WWE commentator, and former RAW General Manager, gave his analysis of the ongoing rivalry between WWE and AEW. He brought up similarities as well as differences between the current climates of the two promotions.
Here are some key takeaways from the podcast:
Commenting on WWE being the trending product at the moment, Coachman stated, “The detractors of AEW will certainly have something to say about this. Personally, I believe the reason for WWE’s heat is derived from their slew of stars, and the engaging narratives they spin. There’s just no replacing the sort of impact big names can have, and I believe WWE currently houses quite a few. Observing that they’re organizing events three consecutive nights in the same city, exhibiting on Friday and Saturday among other times, shows they’ve got some serious steam going.”
Sharing his views on AEW, Coachman added, “When it comes to AEW, a successful company needs talented individuals and leaders who are aware of the highs and lows, and are open to discussing them rather than avoiding them. I’ve witnessed the era when WWE was on top of the world, but I was also there when they only had 2,000 spectators in the audience. It’s vital to weather the storm during such stages. Right now, AEW is at the beginning of this journey. However, in my opinion, WWE is on fire, while AEW has some way to go.”