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Old 07-23-2021, 09:39 AM   #5394
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I've been reading Ringside news a lot the past few months for news. It is like a crack website that always has new posts but over half of them are just recaps from tweets and really bad wrestling reporting, but still it's constant wrestling content. Anyway, they keep posting things that Mark Henry says on his podcast or radio show. I'm already over him. I can't stand when he's saying what AEW should be doing to be better. Mark Henry had a collective of about two or three years in a 20+ year career that were even watchable. Yes one epic promo and one good run near the top. Still even then he was a 2nd tier main event talent. Longevity doesn't equal talent, Mark Henry is pissing me off. He apparently said AEW needs to do more media and community outreach. How many promotions and fundraisers has AEW already done and promoted on TV for multiple causes? Troops, Trans, Gay, Disabled etc... I'm pretty sure they are well ahead of the curve on outreach and fundraising for good causes. Really find his sense of expertise annoying.

How many has AEW done vs how many has the general public (those who DON'T listen to podcasts or wrestling crack website) know about? I am a very casual viewer and I couldn't tell you a single benefit they've done. That is the type of outreach they need, to where even the casual or non-wrestling fan knows about their actions.


He isn't wrong in that they need more media outreach. They have a decent talent pool but they need more recognition. It's been discussed here before, but with the juggernaut that is WWE, no other name is really known nor considered "major league" in pro-wrestling outside of WWE.





Much like Impact, who even Hulk Hogan couldn't help, they need more brand recognition. They need to first make up their mind on their presentation of "super serious sports-based wrestling" or "same ole carny shit". Once they can actually pick their lane, they can build their foundation a bit more. None of this is underselling their successes they've had thus far. As young as they are for a fed, they are doing well. The next 2-3 years will define their long-term success in my opinion.
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