Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff #48: Tuesday Night Wars (AEW vs. NXT)
Oct 12, 2023
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Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the Tuesday Night Wars between AEW and NXT, analyzing the viewership numbers, opening segments, and storytelling in wrestling. They also share their experiences with HelloFresh and discuss controversial segments on AEW Dynamite. Despite some negatives, it was a positive night for pro wrestling overall.
Both AEW and NXT struggled to deliver compelling storytelling in their respective shows, resulting in a lack of emotional investment and anticipation for the main events.
It is crucial for Tony Khan and AEW to seek help and expertise in structuring and producing their shows to improve the overall product, while remaining open to suggestions and guidance.
The decision to incorporate anti-Semitism as a premise for a storyline in AEW was viewed by many as lacking judgment and inappropriately timed, raising concerns about the creative direction and decision-making of Tony Khan.
Deep dives
Highlighting the AEW Dynamite Opening Segment
The AEW Dynamite show opened with a promo from Christian Cage, where he mentioned the upcoming matches and storylines. However, the opening segment did not generate as much interest and did not effectively build anticipation for the main event.
Lack of Compelling Storytelling in AEW and NXT
Both AEW and NXT struggled to deliver compelling storytelling in their respective shows. While there were announcements of matches and story developments, there was a lack of emotional investment and anticipation for the main events. Simply checking the boxes and making announcements did not create the desired level of interest and engagement from the audience.
The Importance of Building Anticipation for Main Events
Both AEW and NXT failed to effectively build anticipation and excitement for their main events. It is important to dedicate significant television time to build and nurture the main event storylines, creating emotional investment and anticipation among the audience. Simply making announcements is not enough to generate the desired level of interest and engagement.
The Need for Expertise and Openness to Help in the Wrestling Business
Tony Khan and AEW would benefit from seeking help and expertise in structuring and producing their shows. Surrounding oneself with talented and experienced individuals can greatly improve the overall product. However, it is crucial for Tony Khan to be open to suggestions and guidance in order to make meaningful changes and improvements in the wrestling business.
Controversial Segment on A.W. Dynamite
A.W. Dynamite recently featured a segment that sparked controversy and received significant attention. During a promo, Juice Robinson, a member of Bullet Club Gold, pulled out a roll of quarters, a weapon he has used in matches before. This segment gained traction due to its connection with a heartfelt promo by MJF about being heckled as a young Jewish boy and having quarters thrown at him. The timing of this segment, coming after a tragic event in Israel, caused emotions to run high and sparked debates about its appropriateness.
Lack of Judgment in Creative Decision
The decision to incorporate anti-Semitism as a premise for a storyline in A.W. Dynamite, as seen in the controversial segment, is viewed by many as lacking judgment, both on the part of MJF and Tony Khan. It was felt that such a storyline was inappropriately timed, considering the real-time images of a disturbing event happening in Israel. Critics argue that while intentions behind the storyline may have been to overcome bullying, the execution came across as tone-deaf and ultimately damaged the brand. The perceived lack of judgment raised questions about the creative direction of A.W. and the role of Tony Khan in decision-making.
In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba take a deep dive on the Tuesday Night Wars from Oct. 10, as NXT and AEW went head-to-head!
Plus, thoughts on Vince McMahon's WWE creative involvement, and CM Punk reportedly not being connected to WWE.
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