>>17310793AEW is a failing promotion that doesn't create new stars, and the fans deeply resent any attempt to bring in athletes/celebrities that might give it a higher profile. Even if they were willing to take less money (and they were), is it worth the embarrassment to have such a ratings black hole during your prime time lineup? One where on their "other shows" that aren't on your PG network, they're stabbing each other in the face with scissors and the women are bleeding all over each other? No, it's not.
Canceling Slopwave before it started was the smartest decision Based Lachlan ever made