As a lifelong wrestling fan and someone who has witnessed the ebb and flow of the industry for decades, it’s truly exhilarating to see two powerhouses like WWE and AEW coexist. The memories I have from my time with TNA, working alongside some of these same talents, are as fresh today as they were back then.
For the first time in more than two decades, two professional wrestling shows are active in town, with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) making its debut in 2019. Backed by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan and supported by Warner Bros. Discovery’s television platforms, AEW quickly gained momentum and grew from a strong alternative to WWE into a legitimate competitor. In fact, AEW outperformed WWE in multiple markets, besting its longtime global leader in viewership and beating it head-to-head in ratings battles. Although WWE has not explicitly acknowledged AEW as a rival, the evidence suggests that they have been keeping an eye on the up-and-coming promotion for quite some time now.
WWE HQ Once Hosted AEW Dynamite Viewing Session
Titan Towers lit the fuse and brought the boom in Fall 2019.
On his podcast, Jeff Jarrett, who is currently the Director of Business Development for AEW, shared memories of watching the premiere episode of AEW Dynamite at WWE’s headquarters (Titan Towers) with the creative team when it debuted in Fall 2019.
Speaking about his time with WWE, Jarrett reminisced, “I was employed by them from January 2019 until July 2021. One thing I can’t quite remember is the exact hour we wrapped up our creative meetings, but it was one of those days that started in the afternoon and stretched into the night, as we were summoned to keep working past normal hours. Essentially, this meant fitting in exercise routines and meals wherever possible. On the second floor of the old Titan Towers, we’d gather around a TV to watch our creations.
As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but admit that watching AEW Dynamite stirred up a mix of admiration and nostalgia within me. However, it’s hard to say how the rest of the WWE creative team felt about it.
Watching this new program reminded me of old times, as it was the first prime-time cable show not related to WWE since 2006-2007 when TNA aired on SpikeTV. I helped build TNA iMPACT! into a successful television product during those days. I also participated in ALL IN (2018) and Starrcast. Now, less than two years later, many people I’ve worked with, both on the production side and as talent like Cody, the Bucks, and others, are all gathered here again.
The thrill and wisdom gained from our shared past events, such as the debut of Nitro on TV that marked a turning point in Monday Night Raw’s dominance. To me, it was an extraordinary night. It started with a bang, and the excitement was palpable from the very first moment. You could sense right away that this venture had real potential. Considering its financial prospects, the talent involved, and the network behind it, you knew the journey was just beginning.
This week marks the fifth anniversary of AEW Dynamite. In just 19 weeks, it will surpass the total number of episodes aired by WCW Monday Nitro, the last weekly wrestling show to challenge WWE’s programming.
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