Every major wrestling promotion needs someone who represents the company. A superstar who attracts attention, connects with the audience, delivers memorable performances and helps define what the promotion stands for.

WWE has had household names such as John Cena, Roman Reigns and The Rock. But who fills that role in All Elite Wrestling?

AEW has an impressive roster filled with established main-eventers, fan favourites, international stars and homegrown talent. There are plenty of candidates, but is there one wrestler who genuinely stands above the rest?

Is it the current world champion? Someone who has been there since day one? Or perhaps a superstar who has become the biggest attraction on the roster?

💬 Let's Debate!

• Who is currently the true face of AEW?

• Should the face of the company always be its World Champion?

• Is the biggest star necessarily the best representative of AEW?

• Should AEW build its entire promotion around one leading superstar?

• Who has done the most to establish AEW's identity?

• Who would you choose to represent AEW over the next five years?

Over to you! If you could put one AEW superstar at the front of the company and make them its undisputed face, who would it be and why?

One of the biggest talking points surrounding All Elite Wrestling has always been its recruitment strategy.

Since launching in 2019, AEW has signed several high-profile wrestlers who previously worked for WWE. Bringing in established names has helped attract attention, create dream matches and give AEW a roster packed with experience.

However, some fans question whether the company has become too reliant on former WWE talent.

Does signing established stars help AEW grow, or does it take opportunities away from the wrestlers who helped build the company from the ground up?

There is also the argument that AEW should be concentrating more on creating its own homegrown main-event stars rather than relying on names already familiar to wrestling audiences.

💬 Let's Debate!

• Has AEW become too reliant on former WWE Superstars?

• Do established names bring more value to AEW than homegrown talent?

• Have former WWE wrestlers taken opportunities away from the original AEW roster?

• Should AEW focus more on developing younger and independent wrestling talent?

• Which former WWE signing has made the biggest positive impact in AEW?

• Which AEW original deserves a bigger opportunity?

Over to you! Are former WWE signings helping AEW reach the next level, or should the company put more faith in building its own stars?

When All Elite Wrestling launched in 2019, it arrived with a clear mission: offer wrestling fans something different. AEW promised an alternative to the established wrestling landscape, with a strong focus on in-ring action, fresh faces, exciting match-ups and giving wrestlers opportunities to become major stars.

Over the years, AEW has grown considerably. It has brought in established names, expanded its roster, added more championships and developed into a major wrestling promotion.

But has that growth come at a cost?

Some fans believe AEW has moved away from what made it special in the beginning. Others argue that change and expansion are necessary for any promotion that wants to grow and compete at the highest level.

💬 Let's Debate!

• Do you think AEW has lost some of the identity it had when it first launched?

• Was the original AEW product more exciting than what we see today?

• Has the company become too similar to the wrestling promotions it originally wanted to challenge?

• Has bringing in established stars helped or hurt AEW?

• What made early AEW special, and does the company still have those qualities?

• What is the one thing you would change to improve AEW?

Over to you! Has AEW lost its original identity, or has it simply evolved into a bigger and more established wrestling promotion?

On Nov 5, 2026, Gizmo said:

I just ask AI to do rules and it coughs up generally what is needed.

I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to those things.

I really enjoy creating policy posts, LOL. I guess it’s because I’ve done it so long.

But nowadays, I try to keep them really simple, relaxes, and just focus on guidelines that are really just common sense.

So pretty much the original direction Spark Promotion was in until I turned it into a generic promotion forum 😛 I'll join.

In the past, I’ve sold advertising, used AdSense, and did premium membership.

Nowadays, I kind of let forums stay free, since the interest in them isn’t as big as it used to be.

I focus on my blogs for online revenue.

I’ve just gotten a Ford Puma. My BMW 1 Series was end of life as I was putting more money into it than it was worth.

As for now I work online but I do traveI if I ever get the chance. I'm not a type of person that loves traveling especially in public vehicles. I only travel if I have a very important business meeting or an emergency.

Nothing like a long walk to clear the mind 🙂

Factions have always played an important role in professional wrestling. Whether it's groups dominating the roster, alliances creating chaos or teammates eventually turning against each other, factions can bring a completely different dynamic to WWE.

They can create multiple rivalries at once, build new stars and produce some memorable moments.

But do faction storylines actually make WWE more entertaining than traditional one-on-one rivalries?

A great singles feud can be personal, intense and emotionally gripping. Meanwhile, a strong faction storyline can involve betrayals, power struggles, loyalty and plenty of unpredictable developments.

Both have their advantages, but which one delivers the better wrestling television?

💬 Let's Debate!

• Do you prefer faction storylines or traditional singles rivalries?

• Do factions help elevate lesser-known superstars?

• Can a faction become too powerful or overstay its welcome?

• Are betrayals and internal conflicts the best part of faction storylines?

• What is the greatest faction in WWE history?

• What is your favourite WWE singles rivalry of all time?

• Should WWE create more factions, or focus more on individual superstars?

Over to you! Are factions the secret ingredient to great wrestling storytelling, or will nothing ever beat a brilliant one-on-one rivalry?

When WWE introduced the brand split, it gave Raw and SmackDown their own identities, rosters, championships and rivalries. It also created opportunities for more superstars to become important players rather than getting lost in an overcrowded roster.

However, WWE has regularly allowed superstars to appear across both brands, creating crossover matches, shared storylines and opportunities for unexpected interactions.

But has this taken away some of what made the brand split special?

Would WWE benefit from bringing back stricter rules, keeping Raw and SmackDown completely separate, or is having superstars cross between brands better for the product?

💬 Let's Debate!

• Should Raw and SmackDown have completely separate rosters?

• Should superstars only appear on their assigned brand unless officially traded?

• Should each brand have its own exclusive championships?

• Does the current crossover make WWE more entertaining?

• Would a stricter brand split create more opportunities for the roster?

• Which brand would have the stronger roster if the split was fully enforced?

Over to you! Should WWE bring back the brand split rules in full, or is the freedom to cross between brands better for business?

One of the biggest parts of professional wrestling is keeping fans entertained, invested and guessing what might happen next. A great storyline should have twists, unexpected turns, shocking moments and payoffs that leave fans talking.

But has WWE become too predictable?

Sometimes it feels like fans can see a heel turn coming weeks in advance, guess the outcome of a championship match before the bell even rings, or work out exactly where a storyline is heading.

On the other hand, predictable doesn't always mean bad. Sometimes a well-told story needs an obvious direction, and the journey is more important than the surprise.

💬 Let's Debate!

• Do you think WWE's storylines have become too predictable?

• Are fans too quick to work out upcoming twists and turns?

• Does WWE rely too heavily on surprise returns and shocking moments?

• Are long-term storylines still delivering satisfying payoffs?

• Can a predictable storyline still be great if the execution is right?

• What is one WWE storyline that genuinely surprised you?

Over to you! Does WWE need to become more unpredictable, or is good storytelling more important than shocking the audience?

TNA is heading towards Destination X, and this week's show could have major implications for the road to Sunday's big event. We've got rivalries continuing, important match-ups and plenty of opportunities for the roster to make a statement.

Whether you're watching live or catching up afterwards, this is the place to share your thoughts, predictions and reactions!

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• Mustafa Ali vs. Frankie Kazarian

• Nic Nemeth vs. Elijah

• Moose vs. Samuel Shaw

• Elayna Black vs. Heather by Elegance

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🔥 What Are You Looking Forward To?

There are plenty of talking points heading into this episode:

• Can Mustafa Ali get the better of Frankie Kazarian?

• Will Nic Nemeth overcome Elijah, or could we see an upset?

• Can Moose deal with the threat of Samuel Shaw?

• Which Knockout will come out on top when Elayna Black faces Heather by Elegance?

• What impact will this show have on the build towards Destination X?

• What are your predictions for Sunday's Destination X event?

💬 Have Your Say!

We want to hear from everyone in the Smark Report community!

Which match are you most excited about? Who do you think will win? And what are you hoping to see on this week's iMPACT!?

Feel free to discuss individual matches, memorable moments, surprises, storyline developments and anything else that catches your attention.

Keep the conversation going, respect other members' opinions and remember that everyone is welcome to join the debate!

Back in 2010, TNA Wrestling made two major appointments when Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff arrived with the promise of taking the company to the next level.

There were big ambitions, major signings, changes to the product and a clear desire to compete with WWE.

But looking back, did their time in charge help TNA grow, or did it take the company in the wrong direction?

The move to Monday nights, the focus on established names, changes to the presentation and the handling of homegrown talent remain topics that wrestling fans still debate today.

Some believe Hogan and Bischoff brought valuable experience, star power and attention to TNA. Others argue that their decisions damaged what made the company different in the first place.

💬 Let's open the debate!

• Did Hogan and Bischoff help or hurt TNA?

• Was moving Impact Wrestling to Monday nights a mistake?

• Did TNA rely too heavily on former WWE and WCW stars?

• Were homegrown talents pushed aside?

• Did the company lose its identity during this period?

• Could TNA have become a much bigger competitor without their involvement?

• What was the biggest mistake made during their time in charge?

And perhaps the biggest question of all...

Did Hogan and Bischoff nearly kill TNA, or do they get more criticism than they deserve?

👇 Pick a side, explain your reasoning and let's hear some opinions!

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For years, WWE NXT was seen as the developmental brand – a place where up-and-coming wrestlers could learn their craft, gain experience and prepare themselves for the main roster.

But has that perception changed?

NXT has developed its own identity, produced some fantastic matches, created major stars and built a passionate fanbase. Plenty of its performers are already delivering performances that wouldn't look out of place on Raw or SmackDown.

With established names, experienced performers and some incredible young talent all sharing the brand, is it really fair to keep calling NXT developmental?

💬 Let's hear your thoughts:

• Can NXT still be considered a developmental brand?

• Has the in-ring quality reached the level of Raw and SmackDown?

• Is NXT now a third main roster brand in everything but name?

• Should WWE continue using NXT to develop future stars?

• Does NXT have its own identity that makes it just as important as the main roster?

• Would you like to see NXT become a fully equal third brand?

There are arguments on both sides, and it'll be interesting to see where everyone stands.

👇 So, what do you think? Is NXT still developmental, or has it become something much bigger?

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John Cena is bringing something new to WWE, and it's certainly got people talking!

The first-ever John Cena Classic is set to take place on December 14, 2026, at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

The event will feature some of WWE's biggest names from Raw and SmackDown going up against the brightest future Superstars from NXT.

John Cena has also unveiled a brand-new John Cena Classic Championship, and there's an interesting twist: members of Club WWE will get to vote in real time for their favourite Superstar performance, with the WWE Universe helping decide who receives the night's top honour.

Cody Rhodes & Zilla Fatu hav already been announced as the first participants, but who else could we see involved?

💬 Let's get talking!

• Are you excited about the John Cena Classic?

• What do you think of the idea of Raw and SmackDown Superstars facing NXT talent?

• Who would you like to see invited to take part?

• Should established main-event stars compete against rising NXT talent?

• What do you think of the new John Cena Classic Championship?

• Do you like the idea of fans having a say in who receives the top honour?

• Who would be your pick to win the first-ever John Cena Classic?

Personally, I'm interested to see how WWE puts this together and which Superstars get the opportunity to shine.

👇 Who would you choose as the winner of the first John Cena Classic?

The Smark Report – Where Wrestling Fans Come Together.

On Nov 6, 2026, Cedric said:

Essentially a guest view limitation? For example, they can read 5 topics before they’re locked out and prompted to register/sign in.

You could do that too, depending on how much you want to flesh out the guest preview feature, but having the ability to limit guest to seeing the first how ever many posts in every topic, so for example, if i wanted to allow guests to see only the first post in every topic, i could. That would probably, be most useful to me, in my case, but having the option you mentioned, for others, could be a more useful opton too depending on the use case.

The year isn't really that fast. I even think it going very slow. I think it was last year that was fast not this year. My mom yesterday was even telling me how slow the year was that she can't wait for Christmas to come.

Where I live snow don't fall during Christmas. Snow never falls due to the climate we have here in my country. Snows are fun especially during Christmas, all the games all of that. I would love snow to fall here but unfortunately it can't.

Thanks. I’ve confirmed this. This will be fixed in the next update. Topics are visible and a 125-character excerpt of the post in that forum while they should not be listed in the Activity page.

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From what I usually see on movies and the stories I've heard it seems Halloween is fun but, here in my country Halloween is not recognized and we do not celebrate it. But for me in person I will love to celebrate it.

On Nov 5, 2026, Cory said:

I’ve always mainly depended on signature advertising on similar communities. Word of mouth is always nice; I received about 50+ new members on my forums Discord channel when someone was shutting down theirs and referred them to mine. I do submit my forum to occasional directories, advertisement forums, etc.

I think signature links on similar forums is also a good way to promote.

You just have to make sure you’re active enough and helpful enough where other members notice your link and want to be closer to you.

I don't have a car for now but I am planning towards getting one. I thought of buying fairly used car but the ones I'm seeing are not okay by me, they need a lot of repairs and all of that. It will cost me a lot so I rather save up the money and buy a brand new one.