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Welcome back to another exciting edition of the AEW News Roundup, where we bring you the biggest news stories coming from the world of All Elite Wrestling.
We'll begin today's stacked article with the former WWE superstar, who has heaped praise on Four Horsewomen. Chris Jericho has finally confirmed that he invented a signature match in Vince McMahon's promotion.
We'll also find out why Matt Hardy prefers working as a heel. A veteran writer has stopped watching Dynamite. Jim Ross has given his take on AEW signing too many former WWE superstars.
That said, let's now get started with the latest AEW News Roundup.
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#5 AEW's Paul Wight thinks Four Horsewomen enhanced women's wrestling
Legendary star and AEW commentator Paul Wight has heaped praise on Four Horsewomen.
WWE's top female stars, consisting of current RAW Women's Champion Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Becky Lynch, have collectively earned the title "Four Horsewomen" in WWE due to their contribution to the women's division of the company.
From their days in the NXT to their current main roster run, all these four women have reformed their female wrestling style. They even became an inspiration to many young athletes out there.
Their impressive contribution has received critical acclaim from AEW's Paul Wight. Speaking to Wrestling With The Week, the former WWE superstar credited all of these female superstars for revolutionizing the women's division in WWE. AEW's Paul Wight also specifically praised Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair for their impressive skillset in the ring and compelling style of storytelling:
"I've said the same thing before about Becky (Lynch), Charlotte (Flair), Sasha (Banks), and Bayley. Those girls changed how people look at women's professional wrestling Becky Lynch is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time. I've never seen anyone wrestle without talking or telling, just her execution in the ring. When she's hustling to beat someone, every cover is more desperate and more intense. She had that gift to have a second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth gear and puts that time in. Charlotte is a crazy athlete and a whole other level. To see them get the recognition they deserve because they started that," Paul Wight said
There's no doubt that the contributions all these four women have made prompted people to take women's wrestling seriously, given they were depicted as mud and pillow fighters back in the day.
#4 AEW star Chris Jericho confirms he invented Money in the Bank concept in WWE
AEW star and leader of the Inner Circle Chris Jericho recently confirmed that he invented WWE's popular gimmick match - Money in the Bank.
Last night, during the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, Michael Cole stated that WWE Hall of Famer Edge was the brainchild behind this creation. However, fans quickly caught Cole trying to manipulate history. They even tagged the original creator of MITB, Chris Jericho.
The Demo God didn't let the fan's tweet go unnoticed as he replied while laying a reality-check to the table. Jericho said that he and Brian Gewirtz were behind creating this concept. Jericho even credited Vince McMahon, who pitched the idea of having the contract in the briefcase:
"True story!!! @bfg728 and I came up with that entire match concept. Well almost all of it...@VinceMcMahon insisted that the contract be in a briefcase," Chris Jericho tweeted.
AEW's Chris Jericho has always been known for his unique mindset as the Money in the Bank concept became immensely popular among fans. With its specialty about giving the winner a championship opportunity anywhere and at any point in time. This match has changed the careers of several young superstars in WWE. This year, Big E and Nikki A.S.H. have won briefcases in their respective divisions.
#3 Matt Hardy opens up about working as a heel in AEW
AEW star Matt Hardy recently revealed that he prefers working as a heel at this point in his career.
Most wrestlers have cemented their legacy through their in-ring work, but Matt Hardy became famous for his creativity behind gimmicks and in-ring storytelling. Over the years, Matt Hardy has constantly reinvented himself by introducing unique gimmicks for his character.
His Broken Persona is perhaps the craziest and most dangerous gimmick of his entire career. While it was created when Hardy entered the forties, one cannot ignore its popularity back when it was first introduced in IMPACT Wrestling.
The gimmick matches that he brought along the gimmick was a major hit among fans. Even when he signed with AEW, he appeared as a heelish Broken persona.
Speaking to Down For The Count, Matt Hardy explained why he prefers working as a heel. He explained that a negative character minimizes his in-ring limitations, which have become an issue at this age. But he mentioned that the heel persona allows him to focus on gimmicks and storyline creativity:
"With the current audience, especially during the pandemic era, the majority of the feedback that we get from fans is from social media and the diehard fans. With those fans, I prefer being a heel. I'm in a place in my career where physically I try and minimize and work smarter and streamline what I do in the ring. AEW has an incredible roster and most of them are young and can do these amazing things. Being an older guy, I am more about telling a story than displaying a ton of high-flying moves. I think that puts me in a better category as a heel," Matt Hardy said. (H/T-Fightful)
Given his long and illustrious career, which includes impressive accolades, AEW star Matt Hardy doesn't stop bragging about them when he's depicting a negative character. His current Big Money Matt character is another invention of his, which comprises a mix of brutality and comical.
#2 Vince Russo says he has stopped watching AEW Dynamite
Former WWE/WWF writer Vince Russo recently stated that he stopped watching AEW Dynamite earlier this year.
Best known for creative input into wrestling promotions like WCW and IMPACT Wrestling, Vince Russo also gives his verdict on issues of professional wrestling.
On the latest episode of Writing with Russo hosted by Dr. Chris Featherstone, Vince Russo stated that he hasn't tuned in to any AEW Dynamite episodes since January of this year. He further added that he respects those who watch AEW, but he cannot since it's not his cup of tea:
Bro, I have said this all along, Chris, and I have made this crystal clear. I have not watched a single AEW show since January. Chris, I have said this a million times. There is an audience that enjoys AEW. Guys, if you enjoy that show, I would never tell you to stop watching that show, never. We all enjoy different things, and if it's your cup of tea and that's what you enjoy, then continue to watch it. Basically, AEW is not my cup of tea. I watched it for a year and three months, whatever it was. I was like this isn't for me," said Vince Russo.
Russo made it clear that every person has a different taste, which basically justifies his statement here.
#1 Jim Ross gives his take on AEW signing multiple former WWE superstars
Legendary broadcaster Jim Ross recently stated that AEW signing former WWE superstars doesn't mean they're initiating a war with them.
Tony Khan and the company have recently found themselves under the scanner of criticism for bringing up former WWE superstars into their company. In recent times, legendary superstars like Sting, Christian Cage, Paul Wight, and even Mark Henry left WWE to pursue their passion in AEW. Even young sensations like Malakai Black and Andrade are working for Tony Khan.
Speaking during the latest episode of his 'Grilling JR' podcast, Jim Ross explained that the AEW signings of former WWE superstars will not initiate a wrestling war against them as the company is itself keen on elevating their status in the wrestling business. He further added that the war had been an image created by some homegrown younger fans:
It’s a weak argument. They’re WWE lite. I don’t agree with that, and I’m not knocking WWE. I had 26 great years there and I’m not anti-WWE. I don’t feel like we’re in a wrestling war. The war is AEW against itself – getting our young guys to continue to evolve and get better. I think we’re seeing that. Some of your homegrown kids are starting to find their way. There’s a big difference in working in PWG or an indie show and working a match on a national television show. It’s a different mindset and a different ballgame…..I just believe we’ve got some talent and I love watching the evolution of it," Jim Ross said.
Jim Ross has revealed that he believes in the betterment of every wrestling promotion out there. He even loves watching NJPW because of their breathtaking matches.
