Tony Khan made a fool of himself with his recent tweets about WWE and those who appeared on the October 10 WWE NXT, according to Vince Russo.
Prior to last week’s ‘Tuesday Night War’ Khan fired off a series of tweets referencing ‘bald a**hole’ Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and Vince McMahon.
After NXT’s comfortable win over Dynamite, Khan took aim at NXT earning under 1,000,000 viewers despite John Cena & The Undertaker being on the show.
Speaking to “Wrestle Binge,” Russo weighed in on Khan’s online outbursts. He said,
“He called Triple H a bald a-hole, taken shots at Vince McMahon, taken shots at Shawn Michaels, now he has just totally embarrassed himself. Because he honestly believed in his mind that a four-year-old company was going to beat a 50-year-old company.
“He honestly believed that he was out trash-talking, so now he has totally embarrassed himself, because bro, you drew 600,000 views. Bro, it is time for this man to take a back seat. It is time for him to stop being the focus of AEW.”
The October 10, episode of WWE NXT earned 921,000 viewers, one of the show’s highest viewerships ever, while Dynamite earned 609,000 viewers, a two-year low for the show.
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In the world of professional wrestling, there is always a healthy competition between different promotions. One of the most recent rivalries is between WWE and AEW (All Elite Wrestling), with both companies vying for viewership and fan support. However, this rivalry took an interesting turn when Tony Khan, the president of AEW, made some controversial tweets about WWE and its talent.
Tony Khan’s tweets came after the October 10 episode of WWE NXT, which saw a comfortable win over AEW Dynamite in terms of viewership. Khan took to Twitter to express his disappointment in NXT’s viewership numbers, despite having popular WWE superstars like John Cena and The Undertaker on the show. He even went as far as calling Triple H a “bald a**hole” and taking shots at Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels.
These tweets did not go unnoticed, and one person who had something to say about them was Vince Russo, a former WWE writer and wrestling personality. Russo criticized Khan’s online outbursts, stating that he had made a fool of himself. Russo believed that Khan had deluded himself into thinking that AEW, a four-year-old company, could beat WWE, a company with a 50-year history.
Russo further stated that Khan’s trash-talking had only led to his own embarrassment, as AEW’s viewership numbers were far from impressive compared to WWE NXT. The October 10 episode of NXT garnered 921,000 viewers, one of the show’s highest viewerships ever, while AEW Dynamite only managed to attract 609,000 viewers, marking a two-year low for the show.
Russo’s comments shed light on the importance of humility and realistic expectations in the wrestling industry. While competition is healthy and can drive companies to improve, it is essential to have a grounded perspective and not let ego cloud judgment.
This incident serves as a reminder that success cannot be achieved overnight, especially in an industry as competitive as professional wrestling. It takes time, effort, and a dedicated fan base to build a successful promotion. Rather than focusing on trash-talking and belittling others, it would be more productive for Tony Khan and AEW to concentrate on their own growth and delivering quality content to their audience.
As fans, it is always exciting to witness rivalries and competition in the wrestling world. However, it is crucial for both wrestlers and promoters to maintain professionalism and respect for their peers. Only then can the industry thrive and provide fans with the best possible entertainment.
In conclusion, Tony Khan’s recent tweets about WWE and its talent have sparked controversy and criticism from wrestling personalities like Vince Russo. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and realistic expectations in the wrestling industry. While competition is healthy, it is crucial to maintain professionalism and respect for others. Ultimately, the success of a promotion lies in its ability to deliver quality content and build a dedicated fan base.