While this may seem like an obvious statement, Smith goes into detail as to why it would not happen.
Since transitioning from MMA to Pro Wrestling announcing, Jimmy Smith has done a fantastic job as the play by play commentator on RAW. He has good chemistry with Corey Graves and Byron Saxton and for the most part, Smith has spoke at length regarding issues within the WWE.
Jimmy Smith gave his unmoderated thoughts on whether or not WWE would cross-promote with AEW on this week’s “Unlocking The Cage” podcast. Jimmy admits that he doesn’t have time to watch AEW, and gave his viewpoints on the two companies current competition.
“If so and so from AEW, and I don’t know because I don’t have time to watch AEW, but if somebody came up from AEW and it was WWE vs AEW, what you’re implying is they are on the same level.”
“This champion from AEW, whoever it is, I know CM Punk is the champion right now so lets say CM Punk gets in there against Roman Reigns, what you’re saying is this guy is on Roman Reigns’ level, and the WWE will never, ever do that, and why should they? UFC is never going to do that with anybody at any other level. Will we see more of it? Yes. Is WWE and UFC worried about it? No, they are not.”
Jimmy Smith On Unlocking The Cage
Smith has a point that it would not be easy to work out the differences in presentation regarding WWE and AEW. However, Cody Rhodes’ return to the promotion has opened the door for future AEW talents jumping ship.
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