Wrestling enthusiasts expressed disappointment over the latest AEW (All Elite Wrestling) pay-per-view event, AEWWorldsEnd, citing issues with the delivery of the event and the execution of long-term storylines. Criticism focused on a particular storyline involving 'The Devil' reveal, which fans felt was drawn out, lacked a compelling conclusion, and suffered from multiple changes in direction. The sentiment was that if key figures like Jericho remain with AEW after this, the organization may lose the goodwill and benefits of doubt it has enjoyed since its inception in 2019. This event marks the first time since AEW's start that fans felt they did not receive their money's worth from a PPV, ending what many considered a successful run of events.
AEW started in 2019. Tonight for the first time, we didn't receive our money's worth from a PPV. Helluva run. Still, disappointing. The devil is in the details.
Tonight was yet another reminder that pro wrestling is, in general, not all that good at completing long-term reveal storylines. #AEWWorldsEnd The Devil: 👎 Higher Power: 👎 Stone Cold Drive By: 👎 Black Scorpion: 👎 Aces & Eights: 👎 The Third Man: 💯
Tonight was yet another reminder that pro wrestling is, in general, not all that good at completing long-term reveal storylines.
The end result of The Devil reveal made the most sense based off the story. Problem is: The story was too long, changed paths several times, and the ending wasn’t shocking or executed well when it really, really needed to be. #AEWWorldsEnd
For real, though, if Jericho isn't done at AEW after this, AEW loses so much good will and benefits of doubt.
If aew can't even deliver ppvs anymore I might be out