By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
Cody spoke with the New York Post and spoke about the creative direction of All Elite Wrestling. “In wrestling, some people tend to want it written and some people want it booked,” Cody said. “I like wrestling when it’s booked. That’s the wrestling my father was famous for, the territory era.
“I’m not trying to bring back that era, but I think it yielded really good content, versus sitcom writers writing a wrestling show. I know that sounds so anti-WWE, it’s not. I’m just telling you from a standpoint of what we provide. If you want heavily scripted TV, that’s something WWE can do. If you want sports-centric booked wrestling, I think that’s something we can do.” Read the full interview at NYPost.com.
Powell’s POV: I continue to like what the Elite wrestlers are saying about their creative vision. Only time will tell whether they execute that vision properly, but it’s certainly encouraging to hear that they want to take a more old school approach. Cody also spoke about Chris Jericho’s involvement in AEW, concerns over the executive vice presidents booking themselves too prominently, and more.
Check below for the new Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell and guest Ian Riccaboni discussing his decision to re-sign with Ring of Honor, getting emotionally invested in matches, the March 15 ROH 17th Anniversary show, the G1 Supercard at MSG, and much more.
Stilllllllll no TV deal announced….
It will happen, The Khans have way too much invested and too many connections in the media world for it not too. Just a matter of time for them too negotiate the best deal
I think that they are trying to lock in a deal with TBS in the fall. This would be big if it does go through because lots of people have and watch TBS as a whole. Probably one of the best cable stations to reach an audience.