Dunno why everyone complaining, I thought it was a good last match. Cena went out the way he wanted. Wasnโt HHH decision & John earned the right to go out whatever way he wanted! #SaturdayNightsMainEvent
Update on this:
AEW today says it won't file an unredacted version of its filing that would disclose the trustees and beneficiaries behind Beatnik Investments LLC, the entity that controls AEW.
The judge said he would remand this back to state court if AEW didn't disclose...
@davemeltzerWON Post-WrestleMania #WWERawย 2024 drew 1.884M viewers with a strong 0.66 demo rating, holding steady vs. 2023. Meanwhile, post-All In #AEWDynamite 2024 pulled in 691K viewers with a 0.22 demo, a dip from last year. #WrestlingRatings#WWE#AEW
Post-WrestleMania #WWERaw 2024 drew 1.884M viewers with a strong 0.66 demo rating, holding steady vs. 2023. Meanwhile, post-All In #AEWDynamite 2024 pulled in 691K viewers with a 0.22 demo, a dip from last year. #WrestlingRatings#WWE#AEW
@davemeltzerWON Cody Rhodes left WWE in 2016 for creative freedom & co-founded AEW, enjoying a lighter schedule & more control. Maybe this was what Paul was alluding to, considering what happened Sunday night! ๐ฅ๐พ
@davemeltzerWON Sting (Steve Borden): Sting was one of the most notable wrestlers never to join WWE (until 2014, near the end of his in-ring career) despite multiple attempts by WWE to sign him. He stayed with WCW until it was bought by WWE and then joined TNA, where he had a lighter schedule.
@davemeltzerWON Chris Jericho: Jericho has transitioned between various promotions throughout his career. He joined AEW in 2019, citing the lighter schedule and significant creative freedom as reasons, alongside a lucrative contract offer.
@davemeltzerWON Jon Moxley (Dean Ambrose in WWE): Moxley left WWE in 2019 due to creative frustrations and quickly joined AEW. He has mentioned the appeal of a lighter schedule and more creative freedom in his decision.
@davemeltzerWON The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson): Known for their time in NJPW and on the independent circuit, The Young Bucks have openly discussed turning down WWE offers to maintain their creative freedom and control over their schedule.
@davemeltzerWON Kenny Omega: Omega has been one of the most sought-after talents outside WWE, becoming a huge star in NJPW. He has cited creative freedom and a less grueling schedule as reasons for not joining WWE.
@davemeltzerWON AJ Styles: Before joining WWE, Styles was a major star in TNA (now Impact Wrestling) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). He reportedly turned down WWE offers earlier in his career, partially due to better financial offers and a lighter schedule elsewhere.