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WWE BOSS Vince McMahon has criticised All Elite Wrestling (AEW), insisting they aren't rivals to his company.

The new promotion has grown significantly in the last two-and-a-half years but McMahon isn't worried about it's rise.


McMahon compared AEW to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) – WWE's main rival between 1988 and 2001 – claiming the defunct company were a far greater threat.

According to Comic Book, the 75-year-old said: "I don't know what their plans are, I only know what our plans are.

"I don't consider them competition in the way I would consider WCW back in the day. Not anywhere near close to that.

"I'm not so sure what their investments are as far as their talent is concerned, but perhaps we can give them some more."

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Despite McMahon's comments, AEW has grown significantly since launching in January 2019.

The promotion, backed by Fulham's billionaire owner Shahid Khan, has more than two million subscribers on YouTube.

AEW have managed to attract several high-profile wrestlers within the last 12 months after WWE released numerous stars from their roster.

WWE has been cautious since the Covid-19 pandemic began, managing to record a £170million profit despite the obvious financial strain.

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Daniel Bryan, one of WWE's biggest stars, has reportedly joined AEW and become the latest wrestler to make the switch.

Brazilian hero Tay Conti has also moved to AEW, claiming McMahon paid her to stay at home during the final months of her WWE contract.

And several celebrities have made guest appearances on AEW, including Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg and Anthony Ogogo.

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