Former WWE Worker Says Wrestling Hasn't Created A 'Legitimate Star' Since 2002

Former WCW boss, WWE star, TNA management and AEW one-timer Eric Bischoff told listeners on his '83 Weeks' podcast that pro wrestling hasn't created a legitimate, tippy-top star since 2002.

He says John Cena was the last.

Bischoff did say that modern wrestling has a lot of guys who are over to a point, but they don't "move the friggin' needle" the way stars from the past did. Bisch then went on to suggest that short-term pops from live crowds and selling some merchandise don't necessarily mean someone is a top star.

That, in Eric's mind, is a good sign someone might be getting over, but it doesn't mean anything if they can't keep that going long term.

"I don’t mean get a friggin’ pop and having people chant your name, or having 20 or 30 people waiting for you outside where they know your car is parked so they can get your picture taken and post it on social media. That’s not over, that’s fun. There is a difference between being over and having fun. Having people recognize you at the arena and want your autograph and all of that, that’s fun - doesn’t necessarily mean you’re over".

Do you agree with Bischoff's take?