WWE Vs. AEW: How Do The Empty Arena Shows Compare?

1. Conclusions/Where To Go From Here

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Ultimately, the stars of WWE and AEW are risking their safety for our entertainment. This is the core premise of this very industry, but never has it been executed with such unwavering commitment.

So what if that Andrade Vs. Rey Mysterio match was mid by their standards: only pro wrestling is putting on a show right now. Even when there's little to like, imagine liking anything else.

AEW would be wise to consider the health of the veterans that otherwise lend the show a dignified gravitas. Our fleeting, conflicted entertainment is not worth the risk. Were they to read this, they would very likely bristle. Who am I to tell them?

I'm nobody. But I do care, the facade I play up to at times be damned.

WWE is deeply weird right now, almost laughably so, but there is, for once, a method to the blandness - but if the decision is made to promote live matches, make them count, else it is a complete waste. WWE's main roster has needed to put a donk on its TV matches for a while now. What better time than now?

Watching Dynamite, uneasy moments aside, was a revelation of awesome reprieve. More of it would be just wonderful - but not at the expense of the talent.

AEW set the example last night, but it's South Korea we should really be looking towards.

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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!