As we previously reported here on eWn, AEW President Tony Khan threw barbs at WWE earlier today on social media, noting how this week’s super-sized episode of WWE NXT that went head-to-head with AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday failed to draw over a million viewers despite cameos featuring John Cena and The Undertaker.
Fightful Select has shared an update on the backstage reaction to Khan’s tweets.
Several people in AEW are astonished by Khan’s comments. Khan doesn’t clear his posts on Twitter with AEW’s PR department, and a source addressed those taking issue with the comments by taking a glimpse at the replies that Khan, Triple H, and other wrestling executives receive regularly.
However, those who didn’t have any real concerns or issues with Khan’s tweets, consider the surprising reactions as a reflection of social media.
Those who have been taken aback believe that Khan shouldn’t have made such comments at all and that the AEW CEO is having fun with a situation that doesn’t favor him.
Shortly after Khan posted the scathing tweets, he announced a series of matches for upcoming AEW shows, while people were already checking out his Twitter profile. This suggests that Khan’s tweets are also nothing short of a clever promotional tactic.
This week, 2 active decades-long ratings streaks from 2 great legends were ended
With all due respect, until this week’s head-to-head AEW on TBS vs WWE on USA, neither John Cena nor Undertaker had ever been on a WWE show with under 1 million total viewers + under 400k in the demo— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) October 12, 2023
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In the world of professional wrestling, competition between promotions has always been fierce. One of the most recent battles is between All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). AEW President Tony Khan has been making waves on social media, throwing barbs at WWE and its executives, including Vince McMahon.
Earlier this week, Tony Khan took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the ratings of WWE NXT, which went head-to-head with AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday. Despite featuring popular wrestlers like John Cena and The Undertaker, WWE NXT failed to draw over a million viewers. Khan pointed out that until this week’s head-to-head matchup, neither Cena nor Undertaker had ever been on a WWE show with under 1 million total viewers and under 400k in the demo.
While some fans and wrestlers in AEW were astonished by Khan’s comments, others saw it as a reflection of social media and didn’t have any real concerns. It is worth noting that Khan doesn’t clear his posts on Twitter with AEW’s PR department, which might explain the surprising reactions.
Those who were taken aback by Khan’s tweets believe that he shouldn’t have made such comments at all. They argue that Khan is having fun with a situation that doesn’t favor him and that it might come across as unprofessional. However, others see Khan’s tweets as nothing short of a clever promotional tactic. Shortly after posting the scathing tweets, Khan announced a series of matches for upcoming AEW shows, taking advantage of the attention he was already receiving on social media.
It’s important to remember that social media has become a powerful tool for wrestlers and wrestling promotions to engage with fans and generate buzz. It allows them to directly communicate their thoughts and opinions, but it also opens them up to criticism and backlash.
In the highly competitive world of professional wrestling, promotions are constantly vying for viewership and fan loyalty. Social media has become an integral part of this battle, with executives and wrestlers using platforms like Twitter to promote their shows, engage with fans, and occasionally take shots at their competitors.
As fans, it’s interesting to see the behind-the-scenes reactions and dynamics between promotions. It adds an extra layer of excitement and intrigue to the already intense world of professional wrestling. Whether you’re a fan of AEW, WWE, or both, it’s clear that the competition between the two promotions is heating up both in the ring and on social media.
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