Karl Anderson is never one to shy away from speaking his mind, and on the latest episode of Talk N Shop, he didnt hold back when comparing major wrestling events. According to Anderson, while many fans debate the prestige of wrestlings biggest stages, nothing comes close to the grandeur of WrestleMania.
Is anything comparable to WrestleMania? I have to say no. Nothing compares to WrestleMania, Anderson declared. However, he did offer a nod to Wrestle Kingdom, calling it the biggest thing youre gonna see [thats] comparable to WrestleMania, especially in Japan.
The veteran wrestler elaborated on his perspective, reflecting on his past experiences competing at Wrestle Kingdom in the iconic Tokyo Dome. Each year around Christmas, I start getting that same feeling of I have to get on my flight on January the first, he said. Because I would usually fly out January 1. Id land in Japan January 2, January 3 we do the big Wrestle Kingdom press conference, which always felt very big, especially before I came to WWE. It was massive.
But Anderson didnt mince words when discussing how WrestleMania still stands in a league of its own. Now that Ive done WWE, everything else is still big, dont get me wrong. Im just saying, theres nothing like WrestleMania, not even comparable. But theres nothing like walking out at the Tokyo Dome and feeling that aura and being able to walk down that big aisle.
Interestingly, Anderson made no mention of AEW or any of its marquee events like All In or Double or Nothing, leaving fans to speculate if this was a deliberate omission or an oversight. Either way, its clear Anderson has his sights firmly set on WrestleMania as the pinnacle of wrestling, with Wrestle Kingdom standing as its only close competitor in his eyes.
Anderson last competed on September 24, 2024, teaming up with Luke Gallows in a tag match against Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. While his in-ring appearances have slowed down, his bold takes remain a constant.
Do you agree with Karl Andersons assessment of Wrestle Mania and Wrestle Kingdom or Should AEW events be part of the conversation? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
