After $21 Billion Merger With UFC, WWE Legend Believes Superstars Will Choose Money Over Joining AEW: “Do You Trust Your Career With Tony Khan”
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A lot of media outlets and the public are raving about WWE’s future. After the $21b deal between Endeavor and WWE, Vince McMahon retained control over the board as CEO. Moreover, the wrestling fans are also expecting crossover matches with MMA fighters from UFC, entering the ring. However, fans are also concerned about how this will affect WWE’s competitor, AEW. Do you think upcoming wrestlers will choose AEW over WWE?
Jim Cornette thinks talent will flock toward WWE, over AEW
During a recent episode of Jim Cornette’s Drive Thru, The American commentator shed some light on the chain reaction caused by the recent merger. The 61-year-old felt that Tony Khan and AEW have much less to offer, compared to WWE.
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The $21 billion deal between Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, and WWE, effectively boosted WWE’s resources by a significant margin. Therefore, Cornette thinks young talents joining hands with WWE is a no-brainer.
Cornette questioned, “If you’re good, do you trust your career with Tony Khan?” and added, “Or do you go now to…if you have any chance, to work for the WWE.”
The former WWE agent felt that WWE offers many perks and bonuses, apart from steady pay. These factors could persuade any young talent to jump ship from AEW.
Vince McMahon has a lot of power, after the merger
Recently, we saw Cody Rhodes transition from an AEW superstar to becoming a face of WWE. His time in AEW solidified his reputation as a superstar who could carry the weight around. However, Cornette strongly believes that Rhodes won’t be alone, and many young superstars will find their feet in Vince McMahon’s company.
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Cornette said “At this point (WWE) is now literally part of a 20-something billion-dollar conglomerate with every godd*mn Hollywood agent and movie studio at their beck and call and even starting money is you know pretty f**ing good”
The commentator felt that WWE’s market strength drastically increased after this deal. Moreover, McMahon’s return as CEO, after this massive deal, will make an enormous impact. As this allows them to provide the best to their talent. Therefore, the stars will ultimately choose the comforts of McMahon’s company over the underground passion of AEW.
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If you were an upcoming wrestler, would you choose AEW? Mention your reason in the comments below.
Edited by:
Debmallya Chakraborty