WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff, a stalwart in the pro wrestling industry, has recently made waves with his candid comments about Tony Khan, the President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Bischoff’s remarks come in the wake of a significant ratings victory for WWE’s NXT over AEW Dynamite.
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Eric Bischoff: Take on Khan’s Social Media Antics
After the ratings for the recent episodes of AEW Dynamite and NXT were revealed, Tony Khan took to social media to make several controversial remarks.
Not only did he comment on Vince McMahon’s assault allegations, but he also criticised wrestling legends like The Undertaker and John Cena for not drawing enough viewers for NXT, noting that they broke records by finally being on a TV show that drew under a million viewers.
However, it was on his show, Strictly Business, that Eric Bischoff gave his unfiltered opinion on Khan’s actions. He expressed his belief that Khan is “beyond help” and doesn’t seem to want any assistance. Bischoff further elaborated that Khan’s desire appears to be more about emulating figures like Vince McMahon or Paul Heyman rather than genuinely seeking guidance:
“I think Tony is beyond help. And I don’t think Tony Khan is the type of person that wants help. I think Tony Khan more than anything else wants to be Paul Heyman or wants to be Vince McMahon. This [AEW] is a vanity project. He loves wrestling, okay, I get it, he loves wrestling, he loves it. He loves it with every fibre of his being. That doesn’t mean he’s good at it. Unless Tony recognises that he’s not good at it? You could bring in anybody you wanted to and it won’t work because he won’t listen…not to the extent that he needs to. I wouldn’t wish that position on anybody that I know, absolutely not.”
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AEW’s Future: A Wake-Up Call?
The recent defeat of AEW Dynamite by NXT in the ratings war might be a significant wake-up call for Tony Khan and the AEW team, even though it took place on a non-regular night for them.
It remains to be seen how AEW will respond and whether they will make changes to their product in the upcoming weeks.
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FAQ
- Who is Eric Bischoff?
- Eric Bischoff is a WWE Hall of Famer and has been a significant figure in the pro wrestling industry for decades.
- What did Tony Khan say on social media?
- Tony Khan made remarks about McMahon’s assault allegations and criticised The Undertaker and John Cena for not drawing enough viewers for NXT.
- What was Eric Bischoff’s reaction to Tony Khan’s comments?
- Bischoff believes that Khan is “beyond help” and suggested that Khan’s primary desire is to emulate figures like Vince McMahon or Paul Heyman.
- How did AEW Dynamite perform against NXT in the recent ratings?
- NXT defeated AEW Dynamite by a significant margin in the recent ratings.
- What does Bischoff think about Khan’s leadership skills?
- While Bischoff acknowledges Khan’s passion for wrestling, he questions his effectiveness as a leader and believes Khan needs to recognise his shortcomings.
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