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All Elite Wrestling may start producing more non-televised events as a way to allow their newer talent to gain more experience in the ring. This is according to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer, who discussed the possibility on the latest episode of “Wrestling Observer Radio.”
While acknowledging that these types of events, known as “house shows,” may not be profitable due to the lack of well-known talent on the card, Meltzer suggested that AEW could take a page from WWE’s playbook and create a developmental program similar to Ohio Valley Wrestling. He proposed that AEW wrestlers Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall could head this program and work with less-prepared talent to improve their skills through small, low-budget shows that only expect 200-300 people in attendance.
Meltzer’s suggestion is based on the belief that AEW’s current options for seasoning their newer talent, including “AEW Dark” and “AEW Dark: Elevation” as well as their partnership with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and allowing talent to work independent dates, are not enough. He believes that more in-ring experience is necessary for these wrestlers to improve and become viable main event contenders.
However, Meltzer also cautioned that AEW’s future is largely dependent on their TV deal and that television and streaming will be the company’s main focus moving forward. He expressed some concern over the potential success of these non-televised events, stating that “house shows with underneath AEW talent will not draw and will not be profitable.”
Despite this, it seems that AEW is considering the possibility of adding more non-televised events to their schedule as a way to further develop their newer talent.
H/T: WrestlingINC
