AEW Is Where Careers Go To Die Says WWE Hall Of Famer

AEW has once again come under heavy fire from Eric Bischoff.

The legendary WWE Hall Of Famer is a long-standing and outspoken critic of Tony Khan’s organisation, regularly registering his disapproval at creative decisions made by the company as well as the handling of both new and well-established talent.

The 69 year-old previous issues with AEW include disgruntlement at the use of Mercedes Mone and slamming comparisons between The Elite and the NWO.

Speaking during a recent appearance on ‘SHAK Wrestling‘, the former WCW President launched his latest attack on AEW, going as far as to suggest that it was the place where careers go to die:

“That promotion is circling the toilet bowl. And it’s because of the creative. It’s because of the lack of leadership. It’s because of the lack of structure, creative structure, and the lack of vision that.

There’s not a chance any one of those talents is going to be any more valuable as an asset 12 months from now than they are today or that they were 12 months ago. It’s the place where your career goes to die. There’s no exceptions to the rule.

From Mercedes to Adam Copeland to Christian, you name any big star that came over with equity and value in a fan base, and look where they are. The supposed best in the world, Will Ospreay, is a bust. He doesn’t draw money.”

The former Executive Director of SmackDown went on the hammer the company for not making better use of two of it’s biggest name stars:

“There’s just not one piece of talent there that is more valuable today than they were yesterday. Look what’s happened to MJF, for crying out loud. That was almost too hard to screw up, flat as can be.

Jon Moxley, are you kidding me? Death Riders, whatever that is, it ain’t working. The only thing that death is riding is the audience away from the product.”

AEW Star Believes All In Will Attract Huge Crowd

Despite Eric Bischoff’s claims that AEW is on the downturn, one former World Champion believes that the company are on course for a huge US gate in 2025.

The company has opted to host AEW All In at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on 12th July 2025 following two successful editions that emanated from London’s Wembley Stadium.

Rumours have suggested that early ticket sales for the upcoming show have been poor but Jericho insists the company will pack in 25,000 fans in Texas.

H/T: WrestlingNews.co for the above transcription.