Jim Cornette, renowned wrestling personality and commentator, recently shared his thoughts on AEW’s portrayal of ECW on a recent episode of the Jim Cornette Experience podcast. Cornette expressed his disapproval of AEW’s glamorization of ECW, claiming that it paved the way for drug abuse in the industry.
In the 199th episode of AEW Dynamite, Jerry Lynn confronted FTW Champion Jack Perry, leading to a heated exchange. This week, Lynn brought out Rob Van Dam to set up a match on next week’s Dynamite. Cornette questioned the significance of AEW’s focus on ECW, a wrestling promotion that went out of business 22 years ago.
Cornette criticized AEW owner Tony Khan for being a “90s f***ing Attitude Era Monday Night Wars ECW garbage match mark.” He questioned the relevance of Jack Perry’s comments about ECW and suggested that the confrontation may have been more personal, potentially involving a young talent that Lynn has been mentoring.
While Cornette acknowledged his respect for Jerry Lynn as a veteran and producer for AEW, he questioned the need to defend a defunct promotion that the company’s boss has a particular affinity for. He suggested that the issue could have been resolved on a personal level rather than bringing up a promotion that has been out of business for over two decades.
It is worth noting that Cornette’s comments have sparked a debate among wrestling fans. Some agree with his viewpoint, believing that AEW should focus on its own product rather than glorifying the past. Others argue that ECW played a significant role in shaping the industry and should be acknowledged and celebrated.
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