AEW and The Best Friends Animal Society are collaborating for a charity effort to celebrate the Puppy Bowl.
The Super Bowl takes place on February 11, and AEW announced that the company is partnering with the society to celebrate the event with Animal Planet and TBS covering adoption fees at participating shelters.
You can check out the full announcement here.
Claudio Castagnoli has competed in several non-traditional matches in AEW, and he discussed the topic in a recent interview with Adrian Hernandez.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On wrestling in non-traditional matches: “What is tradition? Tradition is always expanding, right. Especially now, there’s six days of wrestling on TV. So you want to do something that is different but still in, in my personal preference that is, respectful to the tradition. So that is the challenge. What can we do to be different, to keep it fun, to keep it great, to keep the action going, to evolve this business while staying true to the tradition and being respectful towards it?”
On Orange Cassidy being an example of non-traditional wrestling: “Someone like Orange Cassidy, he’s certainly polarizing, and I think that’s good because that means he strikes a nerve. He is extremely good at what he does, and he is different and very entertaining. If I like the guy or not, that’s indifferent, and if you see the kids and the people come to the show, they’re dressed like Orange Cassidy, and the place is going crazy when he comes out. Don’t let him fool you, he can go. He can go like very few other people can in this business. I think that’s what fools other people. But that is our job, to evolve and make it fun and better and try to find new things.”
On a recent edition of “The Beat” podcast, The Acclaimed’s Anthony Bowens, who became interested in pro wrestling due to Sting, discussed working alongside the wrestling icon.
Bowens said, “I saw Sting on TV. They were doing commercials for Starrcade 97′, which is him versus Hulk Hogan. I was like, ‘who’s this guy with the face paint?’ He’s in this warehouse and he’s got this baseball bat. Like, so cool and then I watched the match and I was hooked ever since. I was one of the typical fans, you know, channel flipping going back and forth to each company back then and it just couldn’t get out of my system.”
He continued, “Sting is the absolute man and to have somebody like that who I grew up idolizing, one, have him as a coworker, two, to have his respect and approval of my work is just, it’s a dream come true. I had a little full circle moment with him because that show, Starrcade 97, was in Washington, D.C., and on my wrestling anniversary in Washington DC, we main evented Dynamite against Sting and it was just, it was so cool.”
AEW and The Best Friends Animal Society have joined forces for a charitable initiative to celebrate the Puppy Bowl. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and support for animal adoption during the Super Bowl season. The partnership involves Animal Planet and TBS covering adoption fees at participating shelters.
The Puppy Bowl, which takes place on February 11, is an annual event organized by Animal Planet that features adorable puppies playing in a miniature football field. It serves as an alternative to the Super Bowl and promotes pet adoption.
AEW, a professional wrestling promotion, announced its involvement in this noble cause. The company has been known for its philanthropic efforts and commitment to making a positive impact on society. By partnering with The Best Friends Animal Society, AEW aims to contribute to the welfare of animals and encourage people to adopt pets from shelters.
In a recent interview with Adrian Hernandez, AEW wrestler Claudio Castagnoli discussed the importance of non-traditional matches in professional wrestling. He emphasized the need for innovation while respecting the traditions of the sport. Castagnoli acknowledged the polarizing nature of wrestlers like Orange Cassidy, who bring a unique style to the ring. He praised Cassidy’s entertainment value and highlighted his in-ring abilities.
The Acclaimed’s Anthony Bowens, who was inspired to pursue a career in wrestling after seeing Sting on TV, expressed his admiration for the wrestling icon. Bowens described Sting as someone he idolized growing up and expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to work alongside him in AEW. He shared a special moment when he main evented Dynamite against Sting on his wrestling anniversary in Washington, D.C.
These interviews provide insights into the world of professional wrestling and shed light on the personal experiences and perspectives of the wrestlers involved. It showcases the diverse talents and personalities within AEW and highlights their dedication to entertaining fans while also supporting charitable causes.
The collaboration between AEW and The Best Friends Animal Society for the Puppy Bowl celebration demonstrates the power of sports and entertainment in making a positive impact on society. By using their platform to promote animal adoption, AEW and its wrestlers are helping to find loving homes for animals in need.
Through partnerships like these, AEW continues to show its commitment to social responsibility and using its influence for the betterment of society. This collaboration serves as an example of how sports and entertainment can come together to create meaningful change and raise awareness for important causes.