Anthony Ogogo has officially confirmed the reports that he has signed a new deal with All Elite Wrestling.
Ogogo, who hasn’t been seen on AEW TV since AEW All In 2023, re-signed with the company in late 2022 or early 2023. The deal will keep him with Tony Khan’s promotion through 2025.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, Ogogo confirmed that he’s working under a new deal. He said,
“I think there is a stigma attached to me now, maybe I create this in my own head. I think the stigma attached to me now is I have all this potential, I haven’t gotten the experience yet. How do you get experience when you’re not given experience? You can go on the Indies and do a little bit. There’s working there and there’s working AEW.”
He continued, “I’m in this weird situation where I think there’s a lot of potential around me, and Tony Khan has signed me and re-signed me. He obviously sees something in me. I have this aura that people haven’t got because they haven’t done what I’ve done in real life, but it’s like I need to get the experience. It’s the catch-22. What do you do? Do I pimp myself out and do every Indie and get the experience. Then again, working in front of 100 people is very different than working in front of 5000. Do I sit and be patient? I don’t want to be patient anymore. I want to show my worth and show what I can do. If I didn’t think I could deliver, I wouldn’t be saying this, but I know what I can do. I just want to contribute.”
British professional boxer turned wrestler, Anthony Ogogo, has confirmed that he has signed a new deal with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Ogogo, who hasn’t been seen on AEW TV since AEW All In 2023, re-signed with the company in late 2022 or early 2023, and his contract will keep him with Tony Khan’s promotion through 2025.
In a recent episode of the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, Ogogo opened up about his situation and the challenges he faces. He acknowledged that there is a stigma attached to him due to his lack of experience in professional wrestling. Despite having immense potential, he hasn’t had many opportunities to gain the necessary experience. Ogogo expressed his frustration, saying, “How do you get experience when you’re not given experience? You can go on the Indies and do a little bit. There’s working there and there’s working AEW.”
Ogogo recognizes that Tony Khan sees something in him and has signed him and re-signed him, which gives him confidence in his abilities. However, he feels caught in a catch-22 situation. On one hand, he could work in independent promotions to gain experience, but performing in front of smaller crowds is vastly different from performing in front of thousands of fans in AEW. On the other hand, he could be patient and wait for more opportunities within AEW, but he doesn’t want to wait anymore. Ogogo wants to showcase his worth and contribute to the promotion.
Despite his frustrations, Ogogo remains confident in his abilities and believes he can deliver. He is eager to prove himself and show what he can do in the ring. His desire to contribute and make an impact is evident in his words.
Ogogo’s journey from professional boxing to professional wrestling is an intriguing one. After an impressive boxing career that included winning a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics, Ogogo made the transition to wrestling in 2019. He joined AEW in 2021 and has since been working to establish himself in the industry.
With his athleticism, charisma, and determination, Ogogo has the potential to become a significant asset for AEW. As he continues to develop his skills and gain experience, fans can expect to see more of him in the coming years. His story serves as a reminder that success in any field often requires patience, perseverance, and a willingness to seize opportunities when they arise.
As Anthony Ogogo embarks on this new chapter in his career, wrestling fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how he progresses and what he brings to the table. With his passion and drive, there’s no doubt that he will leave a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling.