3 ways AEW and WWE could work together in the future

WWE and AEW are two massive juggernauts in the professional wrestling business. While many feel their products are dissimilar in every fashion, there is a spirit of fierce competition between the two companies that keeps the fans hooked on their rivalry.

On one hand, we have Triple H holding the reins of the creative team in the Stamford-based promotion. Meanwhile, it is Tony Khan who stands proudly as the kingpin of All Elite Wrestling. While the two promotions often take shots at each other, they seem open to working alongside each other if it's best for business.

If Tony Khan and Triple H agree to put their differences aside in the future, fans could witness an extensive collaboration between World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling. It would be a huge moment for the pro wrestling industry if the two rival companies strike a working partnership in the future.

In this article, let's look at three ways through which AEW and WWE could collaborate in the future.

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#3. An inter-promotional pay-per-view between takes place WWE and AEW

In the last few months, WWE has suddenly turned very liberal when it comes to collaborating with other wrestling promotions. From TNA to Pro Wrestling NOAH, the Stamford-based promotion has sent its talents to other wrestling promotions on a temporary basis. WWE has also brought in top international names on its shows, including Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry.

If the top officials from WWE and AEW agree to come together, fans could get to witness the largest inter-promotional wrestling event in history. Having met Tony Khan recently, Shane McMahon could be the link that leads to a partnership between the two juggernauts.

Shane O'Mac has some great connections in the Stamford-based promotion, and he could help the rival promotions strike a deal with each other. A WWE X AEW crossover might be the biggest occurrence in wrestling history, as it would bring two of the greatest talent rosters under one roof.

#2. WWE and AEW exchange talents for their respective major events

An inter-promotional deal between WWE and AEW could only work if it mutually benefits both sides. If the partnership even slightly favors one company, the other one would simply refuse to participate in the collaboration.

While there are not many ways for WWE and AEW to work together, a talent exchange program could equally benefit both promotions. WWE could use this partnership to have names like Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley appear in the Royal Rumble match. Meanwhile, AEW could take advantage of this deal to use the likes of Gunther, AJ Styles, and Seth Rollins in the Continental Classic.

As entertaining as it is to see the two companies compete, fans would salivate at the sight of the countless dream encounters that could take place through this collaboration. It will also lead to a significant decrease in online tribalism, leading to an overall upliftment of the wrestling industry.

#1. Tony Khan allows some All Elite Wrestling stars to become a part of John Cena's retirement tour

John Cena recently sent shockwaves across the wrestling world with a huge announcement. At Money in the Bank 2024, The Cenation Leader informed the WWE Universe that he would retire from pro wrestling in 2025. The Franchise Player also revealed that he would soon embark on a farewell tour, where he would work 30-40 matches in one year.

Considering his impact on the wrestling industry as a whole, several AEW stars would be yearning to be a part of John Cena's final run as a pro wrestler. Many names in the Jacksonville-based promotion have a storied history with The Cenation Leader and would be eager to help him ride off into the sunset.

Tony Khan could sow the seeds for an extensive future deal with WWE by allowing a selected few talents to participate in John Cena's retirement tour. Tony could temporarily send names like Adam Copeland, Samoa Joe, and Chris Jericho to WWE to make Cena's farewell even more memorable.

WWE could reciprocate Khan's gesture by letting a few of their talents compete in the Jacksonville-based promotion. WWE and AEW coming together to celebrate John Cena's retirement would be a sight to behold for the fans, who have only seen the two companies fight against each other.