Monthly episodes discussing this topic, 2020-05 to 2026-06.
Positions people took on this topic in transcripts, grouped by school of thought. Within a camp, people with demonstrated expertise on the topic come first, then those who reached the most listeners on it. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
The camp holds that AEW is superior to other platforms because it provides wrestlers with greater creative independence and autonomy.
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Miro views AEW as superior to his former workplace because the company allows wrestlers to perform with their own styles rather than forcing them into a single, restrictive formula.
“it's the different styles it's what aw gives you that no other company can because we have no restrictions you come in he shows your style and that's what you do we're not gonna say hey buddy you're great come and now do this formula because there's only one formula”
Chris Van Vliet · Sep 2020 · 1 episode · 145K views on this topicShe enjoys the collaborative nature of working on backstage promos in AEW because it allows for more creative input compared to being handed a script.
“it's fun being able to hop on the set and go what are we saying what are we doing what do we need to try to accomplish here how do we do that what are like just trying to like connect the dots to make the most sense of those promos it's a it's a fun challenge”
Chris Van Vliet · Apr 2023 · 1 episode · 69K views on this topicShe appreciates the freedom and support she receives at AEW, which allows her to manage her own brand and activities more independently than in her previous work environments.
“with aw and Tony they were just like you can go do whatever you want as long as you come to work we'll be happy”
Chris Van Vliet · Nov 2022 · 1 episode · 63K views on this topicNigel McGuinness claims that AEW allows him more freedom in his commentary work than he experienced elsewhere.
“So, we've got much more freedom in AEW to just take the govern off and and see what happens.”
Chris Van Vliet · Aug 2024 · 1 episode · 62K views on this topicHe appreciates that Tony Khan allows AEW wrestlers to take independent bookings to expand their horizons.
“there's a lot of people who are taking indie bookings beautiful tony for letting us have the opportunity to do that and to expand our horizons while still being able to work at aw so it's great shout out to tony for that”
Chris Van Vliet · Jul 2022 · 1 episode · 14K views on this topicThe camp holds that attaining a world title or championship belt in AEW is a primary professional goal for performers.
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Bobby Lashley expresses an intention to win a world championship in AEW to complete his professional trifecta.
“I want to win title in AEW so I can have the trifecta and do some things that that nobody's done before.”
Chris Van Vliet · Apr 2025 · 2 episodes · 358K views on this topicShelton Benjamin believes that his goal of becoming a world champion in a major company remains achievable while he is in AEW.
“While I definitely want to help elevate other talent because that's a big part of why we're here. I still have goals. Being a world champion in a prominent company is definitely on top of that list.”
Chris Van Vliet · Apr 2025 · 1 episode · 159K views on this topicSwerve Strickland expresses a firm desire to become the first Black AEW World Champion.
“if I had an opportunity as a hangman dud I would be the first black G world champion”
Chris Van Vliet · Nov 2023 · 1 episode · 108K views on this topicBrian Cage aspires to win the AEW World Championship.
“Is the AEW world title something you want? >> Of course.”
Chris Van Vliet · Jun 2026 · 1 episode · 69K views on this topicScorpio Sky expresses a desire for another championship run, specifically mentioning the TNT title, because his previous reign did not reach its full potential.
“I wouldn't mind another run at the TNT title. It has been far too long.”
Chris Van Vliet · Jul 2024 · 1 episode · 35K views on this topicPositions are extracted from transcripts by a model and may misattribute who said what. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
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