Jeff Jarrett says tribalism is the nature of what pro wrestling is.
Tribalism has been a part of wrestling for years. WWF and WCW were at war in the 1990s, and WWE and AEW have been competing for the past several years as well. Social media has added fuel to the fire, as fans often engage in tribalistic arguments online.
Speaking with Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel, Jeff Jarrett discussed the state of wrestling today, and in one highlight, he noted that he loved tribalism.
“I love tribalism,” Jarrett told the Sentinel last week. “I embrace it because it is the nature of what pro wrestling is – home team vs. away, good vs. evil, black, white, shades of gray. So many aspects of this world are super-divisive and super-tribalistic. But in wrestling, with that ability to evoke emotion, you create more chatter, you create more passion and you create more revenue.”
Jeff Jarrett On John Cena’s Heel Turn
Jarrett also commented on John Cena’s heel turn. While he has been with AEW since 2022, Jarrett continues to keep up with WWE and other companies. He shared his belief that Cena’s heel turn is great for the wrestling industry.
“The stars completely aligned,” Jarrett said. “It’s (Cena’s) last year. He’s never been a heel. The Rock is the moral compass. Cody has the true underneath groundswell of babyface momentum that this business hasn’t seen in years. More than anything, I think it’s great for the industry. The more people talk about professional wrestling, the better it gets.”
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