Disco Inferno isnt holding back when it comes to AEWs relationship with the wrestling mediaand hes calling out what he sees as total hypocrisy from MJF and the journalists who cover the business.
On a recent episode of Konnans K100 podcast, Disco fired back at MJFs viral quote accusing wrestling journalists of leaning too hard toward WWE. MJF had said that some reporters act like theyre chasing a hug from a certain company and implied that WWE has people in its pocket. Disco immediately flipped the script and went straight for AEWs alleged favoritism.
He pointed to Will Washington, a former podcaster now working for AEW, as proof that being pro-AEW online can lead to a job offer. Disco said WWE doesnt operate like that and doesnt reward loyalty postsit rewards real skill.
He drove the point home by comparing WWEs massive platform reach to AEWs more limited presence.
And heres where it gets even more real. Ringside News can confirm that Discos claims are accurate. AEW has denied press access to Ringside News and other outlets based solely on editorial tone. If you dont promote their narrative, youre out. Thats not speculationits policy. So when MJF paints WWE as the one in bed with media, critics say its simply projection.
This entire back-and-forth puts a spotlight on a bigger question: is wrestling media becoming less about journalism and more about loyalty tests? At the end of the day, Disco might just be saying what a lot of people are too afraid to admit out loudif youre not hyping up AEW, youre not getting in the door. And when the media becomes more about fan service than facts, its not journalismits PR in disguise.
Do you think AEW is gatekeeping media coverage to control their image? Or is Disco Inferno just bitter about the new rules of the game? Drop your take in the commentswere listening.
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