Konnan on WWE’s handling of AAA: So far, I’m very happy
Konnan says that so far, he’s very happy with how WWE’s new ownership of AAA is going.
During a recent interview with Denise Salcedo, Konnan was asked about his initial reaction to WWE purchasing the company and responded:
“It was a little bit sad because AAA, it was kind of a mom and pop’s operation, but they couldn’t grow anymore. They didn’t have the resources, they didn’t have the money, and even though our business was great, our business was actually hot, we weren’t going to grow. And I’m so glad that WWE looked into this.”
He also spoke about the change backstage since WWE’s purchase, saying that he no longer has to agent every match and other responsibilities have been taken off his plate. Before WWE’s purchase, Konnan said he would attend every TV taping, but he missed Sunday’s show in Monterrey.
“It’s just been excellent because they’re smart at what they do. They understand what works and what doesn’t work. They’ll ask us for opinions on stuff. No pressure, really laid back, really cool to work with. So far – If you know my history, I’ve quit a lot of places and been fired from a lot, and I hope this doesn’t happen here – I’m very happy.“
Konnan also spoke about The Undertaker’s involvement backstage with AAA:
“Undertaker’s brilliant. I don’t think they would have put him in that position (otherwise). When you sit down and talk to him, he knows his stuff. I’ve been around enough bookers to know who knows their s–t and who doesn’t.”
He later added:
“What Undertaker brings to the game is he knows what gets heat, what works, what can get somebody over, and what are good finishes. That’s his genius.”
In Friday’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported on the new creative structure backstage in AAA. He noted that Jeremy Borash, Mark Calaway (Undertaker), Charles Ashenoff (Konnan), and Dorian Roldan make up the creative team, with Triple H in charge. Producers for the company include Matt Bloom, Pete Dunne, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Jack Melendez (Moody Jack), Juan Rivera (Savio Vega), and Jose Cordero (Lince Dorado). It was also noted that there are plans for WWE to begin producing lucha podcasts.
Konnan’s full interview with Denise Salcedo is available below.
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