3 Reasons firing TJ Perkins was a mistake, and 3 reasons it was best for business.

Was a Mistake #3: They just gifted a high-profile wrestler to All Elite Wrestling

TJ Perkins checks a lot of boxes when it comes to the talent All Elite Wrestling have been interested in acquiring.

The times, they are a changing.

Just one year ago, WWE had no serious competition, and indeed no prospects for serious competition in the North American wrestling market. While Impact/TNA has been around for over a decade, they have never proven themselves to be a serious threat to the WWE's market share.

That also goes for Ring of Honor, who has carved out a niche as a place for 'pure' pro wrestling. But with the advent of All Elite Wrestling and the fortunes of the billionaire Kahn family backing it, there might actually be a chance for WWE to face a serious market competitor.

TJ Perkins may not have been the most popular wrestler on the WWE roster, either with fans or backstage, but he did enjoy a high profile thanks to his victory in the CWC and first run as Cruiserweight champion. He might end up in All Elite Wrestling, and if he does the WWE will have no one to blame but themselves.