7 Reasons Why You MUST Watch ALL IN

1. Competition = Good

All In
WWE

WWE needs a big kick right in its bloated a*se.

They are taking the p*ss, man. Who you cheer does not matter. Under the Network model, it's not even incumbent on the company to present fresh storylines. What's another stale round of rematches on two or three consecutive pay-per-views, when those three pay-per-views are still worth half the price of the pay-per-views of old?

Be grateful for at least four Finn Bálor Vs. Constable Corbin matches, d*mnit!

Supporting this endeavour sends a message to WWE brass: there exists not just wrestling outside of the bubble, but glamorous pro wrestling. Big time pro wrestling. That was always WWE's undisputed calling card, and now, a new challenger has entered the 10,000-seater arena. Sadly, WWE has recognised this message, and has thus far answered it by sweeping up several Indy starlets just to weaken those promotions. And if that reads as a cynical take, who is the beneficiary of those Finn Bálor Vs. Constable Corbin matches? Who is all over Monday Night RAW?

ALL IN is different. Once its big time atmosphere is realised, it may attract new eyeballs to Independent wrestling - and you can play your part also, depending on your location, in another game-changing ramification. The pre-show is available to watch on the WGN network. If this is successful, WGN, or even another network, may become convinced that wrestling is a viable product with which to bolster their programming. The mere threat of competition has forced WWE to act, albeit in such a way that does not alter the quality of the product.

Real competition can only unsettle WWE from its creative slumber.

Contributor
Contributor

Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!