Clarification on rumors that Warner wanted one women's match per show in AEW
Added 2021-11-17 19:49:52 +0000 UTCOver the last year or so, Fightful has had several inquiries regarding a rumor of TNT only wanting one women's match per show, limiting the level of women's action seen on Dynamite.
Fightful has spoken to sources within AEW and Turner who have indicated that was never a decree made, and a request for more or less women's matches wasn't something that was outlined or passed along to others within the company. Instead, we're told that WarnerMedia is more focused on good content, and particularly enjoy when the program has a good social rating and a television ratings story, as indicated by the press releases they send to media when the show performs well in viewership.
We're looking to learn more about this rumor in general and if there's anything WarnerMedia specifically looks for.
Comments
That amazing women's roster and hardly any of them will get a look in, such a shame.
Colin Mathie
2021-11-18 09:56:31 +0000 UTCSo women wrestling in AEW is not top priority.
Marcos Munoz
2021-11-18 00:12:23 +0000 UTCOr they're Choosing to go with what's getting more interactions and social media stories.
Will Landrum
2021-11-17 21:03:37 +0000 UTCSo they CHOOSE to only have one women’s match per dynamite. Got it.
Joel Wood
2021-11-17 20:38:21 +0000 UTCKenny's tweet didn't come out of the blue. But then again, they aren't going to admit that. That's bad pr. Kenny wouldn't of just said that to say it.
Ezequiel Jackson
2021-11-17 20:14:51 +0000 UTCStill strange if thats the case, they never had a 2nd Womens Match on Dynamite ...i feel there was more to Kennys Tweet back in February-March
QuickVick1982
2021-11-17 20:02:18 +0000 UTCOh wow, I've never even heard that rumor. Sounds like another ridiculous rumor started by fans.
The Silent Heel
2021-11-17 19:56:34 +0000 UTCI never heard of that rumor but if I was TNT I would also never admit a sexist request like that. But this is good info to know! It is weird how there's always only one woman's match each time.
Jose Bautista
2021-11-17 19:55:53 +0000 UTCSo weird, don't know how the rumor started or why it became an accepted thing. On the other hand, AEW doesn't have an excuse to keep doing one women's match per show now.
Sheila Antonio
2021-11-17 19:54:53 +0000 UTCGood to hear, Plus the womens demo is what is lacking for AEW, so it would not make sense for Turner to not want to get more women watching the show. I would think showcasing more women would help with that.
Dave Langer
2021-11-17 19:54:29 +0000 UTCFuck them the womens division is so underrated it’s criminal
Patrick Speer
2021-11-17 19:52:19 +0000 UTCIdk how a rumor like this could take off after seeing the success of Baker vs Rosa main eventing Dynamite.
Ant
2021-11-17 19:51:55 +0000 UTC
