AEW (All Elite Wrestling)

Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Mentioned On

Jim Cornette Experience The Shotgun Start Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard Otaku's Anonymous The Stardom Cast (New)

Episode Mentions

Jim Cornette Experience · May 19, 2026

Episode 634: Bored & Disgusted

“Central focus of booking analysis, contract renewal uncertainty with Paramount, and comparison to historical Crockett promotions”

Four Horsemen legacy and historical accuracy in WWE documentariesJim Crockett Promotions vs. WWF competitive dynamics and Vince McMahon's sabotage tacticsAEW booking philosophy and logical inconsistencies in character development

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Jim Cornette Experience · May 13, 2026

Episode 633: Tickets To Wrestling School

“Analyzed for booking decisions, storytelling effectiveness, ticket sales trends, and financial sustainability with $165-180M annual television deal”

Wrestling Documentary Bias and Historical RevisionismShawn Michaels Career Narrative vs. Documented BehaviorVon Erich Family Tragedy and Generational Mental Health

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The Shotgun Start · May 11, 2026

Quail Hollow falls flat, TGL rents out to Pro Wrestling, and Early PGA thoughts

“Professional wrestling promotion that held the 'Fairway to Hell' event at TGL's SoFi Stadium venue”

Ryder Cup team selection and captain strategy for 2026European golf talent development and competitive advantagePGA Championship venue selection and tournament format effectiveness

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Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 21, 2026

Episode 630: Does Anyone Know What They're Doing?

“Primary focus of criticism regarding title change from MJF to Darby Allen and poor long-term storytelling decisions”

AEW Title Change Strategy and Long-Term BookingWWE WrestleMania Ticket Sales and Gate RevenueCelebrity Integration in Professional Wrestling

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Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 9, 2026

Episode 628: Scintillating Conversation

“Criticized for renting oversized Wembley Stadium with poor ticket sales and Tony Khan's indie-minded creative philosophy limiting wrestler potential”

WWE SmackDown creative direction and booking decisionsWrestleMania 42 build and ticket sales performanceCody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton storyline execution

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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Apr 3, 2026

Episode 508: Options Are Good In Wrestling

“Chris Jericho's return to AEW discussed as major industry move, contrasted with WWE retirement tour offer”

Chris Jericho AEW ReturnWrestling Collectibles ValuationHulk Hogan WrestleMania Memorabilia

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Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 1, 2026

Episode 627: Gravy On My Plate

“Primary focus of criticism regarding repetitive booking, declining Wembley Stadium ticket sales, and overuse of celebrity Jelly Roll in programming”

In-Ring Safety Protocols and Concussion ManagementCelebrity Integration in Professional WrestlingStadium Event Economics and Ticket Sales Trends

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Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 25, 2026

Episode 626: Remembering Dennis Condrey

“Primary focus of episode criticism regarding recent Dynamite broadcast booking, Revolution pay-per-view execution, and Tony Khan's management decisions”

Dennis Condrey's wrestling legacy and influence on tag team psychologyMidnight Express reunion tours and fan convention circuit economicsAEW Dynamite booking decisions and crowd management failures

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Otaku's Anonymous · Mar 18, 2026

One Piece Season 2 Is ALREADY Better Than The First - Otakus Anonymous Episode #153

“Hosts wrestling events including AEW Revolution at Crypto.com Arena; hosts content creators and provides VIP access”

Anime adaptation strategies for live-action mediaAnimation quality and fight choreography in weekly anime productionCreator harassment and fan boundary-setting in serialized storytelling

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Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 16, 2026

Episode 625: Gloom, Despair, and Agony

“Primary focus of criticism regarding booking philosophy, audience growth plateau, and pay-per-view buyrate methodology”

Referee Safety and Medical Emergency Protocols in Professional WrestlingIndependent Wrestling Promotion Liability and Insurance RequirementsAEW's Booking Philosophy and Audience Growth Limitations

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Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 3, 2026

Episode 623: Whose Fault Is It Anyway?

“Primary wrestling promotion discussed; facing uncertainty with new ownership structure and broadcast rights negotiations”

OVW ownership and financial viabilityNielsen ratings methodology changes and wrestling impactParamount-Warner Bros Discovery merger implications for AEW

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Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 24, 2026

Episode 622: The Old Stuff Was Better Than The New Stuff

“Primary focus of criticism for poor creative decisions, tag team booking, and ineffective authority figure structure”

AEW Dynamite creative direction and booking failuresPowerTown Wrestling Figures company fraud and pre-order scamsSamoa Joe's career trajectory and underutilization

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Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 17, 2026

Episode 621: Observer Awards

“Primary focus of criticism regarding booking inconsistency, title changes, and Observer Awards voting bias favoring their talent”

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards voting methodology and biasAEW booking inconsistency and character alignment issuesWWE vs AEW talent value and business impact comparison

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The Stardom Cast (New) · Feb 8, 2026

The Marigold Standard #81: New Years Golden Garden 2026 Nights 5 & 6 Reviews!

“Dream Girl Ellie has appeared on AEW Collision, Ring of Honor, and AEW Dark before joining Marigold”

Marigold Superfly Championship title defense strategy and challenger credibility building3D Trios Championship tournament bracket analysis and finals predictionsNatsumi Shozuki's return-from-injury momentum and red belt championship prospects

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Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 2, 2026

Episode 619: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same

“Primary focus of episode analysis; discussed creative direction, talent compensation, booking decisions, and recurring problems with programming”

AEW Creative Direction and Talent UtilizationWWE Talent Compensation and Contract NegotiationRoman Reigns Babyface Repositioning Strategy

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Jim Cornette Experience · Jan 28, 2026

Episode 618: Unreal Again

“Secondary focus; analyzed for booking philosophy, talent utilization, and ownership structure; compared unfavorably to WWE”

WWE Creative Process and HypervisibilityAEW Booking Philosophy and Talent MobilityWarner Bros. Discovery Ownership and Streaming Rights

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Jim Cornette Experience · Jan 20, 2026

Episode 617: Impact

“Reviewed Dynamite episode; Cornette apologizes for calling it worst wrestling show after comparing it favorably to TNA's AMC debut”

TNA Impact AMC Network Debut Production QualityProfessional Wrestling Commentary Standards and CredibilityPowerhouse Hobbs Free Agency and WWE NXT Development

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