"It's a ridiculous statement to make"- Wrestling veteran blasts top star for claiming AEW is better than WWE

Another intense argument has been triggered by an AEW star amid the ongoing rivalry between the Jacksonville-based company and WWE. This time over bold claims about in-ring superiority.

Following remarks praising All Elite Wrestling as being far superior to WWE, a wrestling veteran has now criticized one of the promotion's most well-known figures, Will Ospreay. The criticism was anything but subtle.

In the latest episode of the 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff podcast, the former RAW General Manager fired back at Will Ospreay’s claim that All Elite Wrestling "outshines WWE in every aspect," including the in-ring product. Bischoff called the claim “comical” and believed that it made The Aerial Assassin look like a "goof,” arguing that such comments could hurt the promotion's credibility rather than enhance it.

“Will Ospreay continually going out there and maintaining that the in-ring product of AEW is light years ahead of WWE is comical. It’s a comical statement to make; it’s a ridiculous statement to make. It invites fans to look at your in-ring product from a subjective position. They’re comparing AEW to WWE, and you lose a lot of credibility that way. In this case, Will Ospreay ends up looking like a goof," he said. [H/T: Ringside News]

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While Eric Bischoff did praise Ospreay’s talent and even mentioned that the Jacksonville-based promotion has produced great moments, he was pretty blunt in his overall view, stating that about 70% of what he saw was not very good.

Check out his comments here:

Eric Bischoff was unhappy with a marquee match at AEW Revolution 2025

Earlier this year, Eric Bischoff, while speaking on his podcast, addressed a marquee match from AEW Revolution 2025 and made it clear that he wasn’t a fan of how it played out.

The match in question was the Falls Count Anywhere bout between Mariah May and Toni Storm for the Women's World Championship, and Bischoff described it as "bad for the business, in general." Moreover, the veteran mentioned that the extreme violence on display could harm the company's reputation with advertisers and TV networks.

While Bischoff wasn't impressed, many fans praised the bout for its gritty, hardcore presentation.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Yash Mittal