Fans want to see more for Jay White in All Elite Wrestling

There’s a lot to talk about coming out of AEW Worlds End. It was a strong end-of-year show and yet another big PPV in AEW’s catalog. One of the discussion points held surrounds the main event in which Jon Moxley successfully defended the AEW World Championship against Orange Cassidy, “Hangman” Adam Page, and Jay White. Moxley did so by pinning White in the center of the ring, which started a debate about White’s booking in AEW. It’s a worthwhile conversation to have at this point.

In the eyes of many, Jay White is a main eventer, multiple-time title holder type of talent. Looking at his resume, he’s already achieved several of those achievements. He held the IWGP World Heavyweight and Heavyweight Titles, NEVER Openweight Championship, the IWGP Intercontinental Championship and the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. That resume should speak volumes in why his fan base is so enthusiastic about him, and why so many are questioning how he’s been booked in All Elite Wrestling.

Since AEW’s inception in 2019, the promotion has picked up several names from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay, and Kenny Omega (one of AEW’s founders) stand out within that group. White has a resume that is comparable to each of those men, but since joining AEW his booking hasn’t matched the level of someone of that stature. He’s been tied into the six-man tag division where he’s found success with Bullet Club Gold, but that’s still a low level for someone of White’s abilities.

Jay White has everything necessary to be a main event player in any company. He can talk with the best of them, his cadence and vernacular are often underrated when talking about promos. His in-ring abilities are some of the best in the game. He may not do all the high-flying, gymnastics spots, but Jay White can wrestle with anyone standing across from him. There’s nothing that he can’t do, so it’s odd to see a company like AEW misuse his talent almost two years into his run.

The debate about which companies misuse who is marred in subjective opinions. Fans will argue that WWE is failing talents like Shinsuke Nakamura and Ricochet, while AEW struggles with performers like Malakai Black and Miro. The debates certainly go both ways, and Jay White’s name has come up as the latest included in the conversation. Even though he’s enjoyed some time in the main event story, it will be interesting to see where he goes after AEW Worlds End.