Jeff Jarrett Says AEW Is Bigger Competition To WWE Than Jim Crockett Promotions Was

Tony Khan recently commented on WWE’s counter programming to AEW, comparing it to the days of when WWE were counter programming Jim Crockett Promotions, stating that it would not go the same way this time. 

On his My World podcast, Jeff Jarrett also gave his view, detailing that he believes WWE’s counter programming isn’t personal, but it is simply business, and it would be better for them if AEW didn’t exist. Jarrett also spoke on comparisons to JCP, detailing that he thinks AEW is bigger competition to WWE than JCP was at the time.

“Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the number one reason it’s done is because it is the biggest competition. It goes without saying. I’ll say this, and I don’t even want to say it’s a bold statement, but AEW to WWE is a much bigger competition than Jim Crockett was to WWE, WWF at the time. I truly believe that in multiple scenarios.”

“I think it’s by design, and I’m also going to say that business is business, This is nothing personal against AEW whatsoever. It may feel personal. I think some fans may take it personal, but at the end of the day it is in TKO/The 90 day reports’ best interest to not just minimize but completely obliterate any kind of competition.

“If you’re a wrestling fan, TKO wants you buying their stuff, consuming their stuff, purchasing their stuff, and everything that goes with it because that’s how they can make the most money. That’s what it’s about. They are not worried, quote, unquote, about the wrestling business. They’re worried about their 90 day stock report. End all, be all, next question because that question is answered. I would expect nothing less.”

WWE announced three shows for AEW’s All In: Texas 2025 weekend, following up on hosting two shows the same weekend as AEW Double Or Nothing 2025. 

H/T WrestingNews.Co

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