3 Reasons WWE Putting NXT head to head against AEW is a good idea, and 3 Reasons it may not be

Not a Good Idea #3: All Elite Wrestling has a ton of media buzz

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There's an old saying that pertains to both show business and politics, and it goes like this;

Everyone loves an underdog.

This means that people are more likely to be emotionally invested in an actor, product, or promotion if they feel like they are fighting from the bottom. Yes, Hulk Hogan's ultimate strategy to get sympathy from the fans also applies to other aspects of the wrestling game.

A lot of people want to see AEW succeed, just because they are the upstart brand taking on the billion-dollar empire of the McMahon family, who have held wrestling in a relative stranglehold ever since the Monday Night War ended almost twenty years ago.

This translates into more media attention, and a sort of 'blind spot' when it comes to criticizing AEW. Because so many people want the underdog to win, the promotion has a leg up on NXT.

There you have it; Three reasons why the WWE pitting NXT head to head against AEW is a good idea, and three why it might not be. Questions or comments? Please leave them after the article, and as always thanks for reading!