10 Things AEW Gets Right That WWE Doesn’t

When watching both AEW and WWE each week, it’s hard not to notice how differently the two companies operate. From the way they treat legends, to how much freedom wrestlers have on the mic, to the overall fan experience - AEW and WWE couldn’t feel more opposite.

In this video, we break down 10 key things AEW does better than WWE - from creative freedom, match variety and pacing, to their relationship with other promotions and the way Tony Khan handles ownership compared to WWE’s corporate approach under TKO.

Whether you’re an AEW loyalist, a lifelong WWE fan, or just love pro wrestling in all its forms, this is a deep look at what makes AEW stand out — and why it’s connecting with so many fans right now.

00:00 - INTRO
01:34 - LEGENDS
04:47 - CREATIVE FREEDOM
06:29 - VARIETY
07:33 - FRESH MATCHES
08:48 - MUSIC
10:21 - VIOLENCE
12:08 - FAN ACCESSIBILITY
14:41 - PACING OF SHOWS
15:33 - OTHER PROMOTIONS
17:11 - OWNERSHIP & TRUST