Jim Ross recently talked about a wide range of topics on Busted Open Radio.
During the podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer discussed the state of AEW.
“A lot of things that can be improved upon like anybody else’s company. AEW’s challenge right now to me is creating new stars. Somebody on that brand has got to get hot and that’s gonna be I think what they need now is somebody’s got to get hot. I’m not gonna go into all the reasons why somebody’s not and all that dirt sheet stuff. Nonetheless, we gotta get somebody hot. Somebody’s gotta pull themselves up and tighten their belt and lets go. Creative can get you in the ring but once you get in the ring, it’s up to the talent at that point, in my estimation.”
Ross also discussed what he thinks the promotion is doing better.
“Homegrown talent stepping up and working main event style matches. Example, Darby Allin. Darby’s style in the ring might not be everybody’s cup of tea. However, he’s unique. He’s different. He kind of has Jeff Hardy in him from back in the day…I think some of these young cats have come into their own. It’s heartwarming. They want to live their dreams. I know we hear that a lot. I know it’s cliche as hell. But they want to live their dreams and now working on these pay-per-views gives them the opportunity to do so. I’m a big fan of living your dream…”
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