Vince Russo didn\u2019t mince words on his latest rant\u2014he believes Tony Khan has a rare shot to shift the wrestling landscape, and it all comes down to Karrion Kross.<\/p>\n
The outspoken former WWE writer claimed that if AEW doesn\u2019t move fast, they\u2019ll blow the one opportunity that could actually steal viewers from WWE. Russo said Kross is not just another name off WWE\u2019s cut list. He pointed to past signings like Rusev but argued Kross brings something different\u2014something AEW has been missing.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think Tony Khan has had this type of opportunity with any other guy they released. You know, like Rusev and all the guys they released. This is the guy that if you took right now, strapped a rocket to him, man\u2014AEW could make a little bit of noise. Bro, I swear to God, if I was Tony Khan, man, freaking hire Kross and make him the man. Revolve everything around [him]. They can steal WWE viewers by doing that, bro. Without a shadow of a doubt.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pushed that message hard throughout the episode, stressing that Kross\u2019s unique look and energy could give AEW the presentation edge they desperately need.<\/p>\n
But Russo also addressed the elephant in the room\u2014whether Kross is even available. As rumors swirl about a possible WWE work, he explained why Khan might be staying on the sidelines.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf he\u2019s not working, Tony Khan is not reaching out to him because Tony Khan\u2014if it is a work\u2014Tony Khan doesn\u2019t want to get involved in the legalities. So these guys can work and think they\u2019re getting over on people. The bottom line is they\u2019re screwing themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Russo\u2019s message? AEW needs to act now, or risk letting WWE off the hook.<\/p>\n
Do you think AEW should build around Karrion Kross if he\u2019s available? Could he actually bring WWE fans over to AEW? Drop your take in the comments.<\/p>\n
Would you want to see Karrion Kross jump to AEW and be the one to rival WWE\u2019s megastars? Should Tony Khan build the entire show around him? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you think of Russo\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n