During an interview with TVInsider.com, Chris Jericho shared his thoughts on the current state of AEW in 2025 and addressed both the company’s strategy and its future. Here’s what Jericho had to say:
“I think we’ve done a good job reconfiguring the buildings the last few weeks. I feel the crowds have been much hotter in these smaller buildings. I mean, listen, I don’t think it matters how big the venue is. It matters how hot the crowd is. We saw the Hammerstein Ballroom had an amazing look. A great energy. The same thing happened the last few weeks in Charlotte and Athens, Georgia. There is so much importance on television revenue in this day and age with AEW getting its new deal with Warner Brothers Discovery.
That’s nothing but pure success and pure profit. There might be some naysayers that may want to predict the doom of AEW because of smaller buildings, but it’s smart business. I think the product is much hotter now because the crowds are hotter. It’s all indicative. We’re excited to go to Australia for a show there. We’re excited for Texas in July [for All In], which is seven months away. There are people saying, ‘Well, they only sold 10,000 tickets.’ Yeah, it’s seven months away. We’re going to have 25,000 people in that place. People buy tickets during the last week nowadays. Trust me, I know from Fozzy.
I think there are a lot of positives. I think our wrestling is the best in the business. I think our roster is the best in the business. There are other things we can work on, but that’s any company. I’m very happy and proud of where we are right now as a company.”
Jericho’s comments reflect optimism about AEW’s approach to maintaining strong audience engagement while adapting to changing business strategies. His acknowledgment of AEW’s successes and challenges showcases his role as both a performer and a vocal supporter of the company’s vision.
