5 ways WWE vs. AEW is reminiscent of the Monday Night Wars

AEW could conceivably beat WWE

The modern-day Battle of the Billionaires

Now, as said, WWE is untouchable financially. But, in terms of viewing and their show quality, AEW appears to have WWE firmly on the ropes.

As WWE's viewership continues to decline and AEW continues to rise, the industry lies in wait for the eventuality that AEW will overtake WWE as the most popular promotion in the world.

WWE has always been a powerhouse because of its ability to do things that other promotions cannot but, when you look at the two promotions, there truly isn't anything positively exclusive to WWE outside of contracted talent and marquee shows like the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania.

It very much seems like WWE's arrogance at the top has allowed for AEW to become the problem child of the wrestling industry. AEW has shown with signings of Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho, Sting, CM Punk, and Jon Moxley that it can sign top stars who have sat atop WWE. There's dual-sports appeal bringing in names from MMA like Jorge Masvidal and Junior Dos Santos and boxing like Mike Tyson and Olympic medallist Anthony Ogogo.

AEW also brings something new to the table by opening the "forbidden door" while WWE has declined to do so. AEW has breathed life into the industry and bonded with several other promotions rather than ignoring their existence to deliver a plethora of dream matches.

WWE has grown to dominate the industry and attempted to pull the ladder up behind them, whereas AEW has seemingly risen to the level and looked to bring everyone else along for the ride.

Like in a bad relationship, WWE has become complacent, lazy, and, at times, anti-fanbase. Their wrongdoing as the top dog in the industry helped create AEW.

AEW is rapidly evolving into the best wrestling promotion in the world, set to take the throne eventually.