Vince Russo is never shy about giving his thoughts on todays wrestling world, and his latest comments took direct aim at the creative direction in both WWE and AEW.
Speaking with Ariel Helwani, the former WWE writer said the biggest issue in wrestling today is that the people running the shows are tailoring them to their own tastes rather than building something for the masses. Before unloading, Russo made it clear he wasnt sugarcoating anythingsomething he claims WWE and AEW dont want to hear.
Russo argued that Triple H and Tony Khan have boxed themselves into a niche by focusing too heavily on inring wrestling instead of entertainment variety.
He explained that when he writes for JCW, he approaches it differently, focusing on broad appeal rather than personal taste.
Russo pointed to the Attitude Era as the perfect example of how diverse content can open the doors for casual fans.
From there, he said both WWE and AEW need to stop targeting hardcore wrestling fans and start chasing the millions whove drifted away.
Russo ended by stating that JCW brought him in because they understand the need to expand beyond the weekly diehards.
Whether you agree with him or not, Russo once again threw gasoline on one of the biggest debates in wrestling: should modern wrestling cater to hardcore fans or try to draw back the mainstream?
Do you think WWE and AEW are too focused on appealing to hardcore wrestling fans? Or is Russo completely off-base about what fans want today? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know where you stand.
