Booker T shared his opinions about what Will Ospreay said to Triple H on Dynamite.
Triple H mentioned in a recent interview that he wanted WWE talent who were ready to handle the demanding schedule but didn’t directly name Ospreay, who fired back at Triple H on Dynamite earlier this month.
“The stuff with Will Ospreay, he’s a young guy, we’ve interviewed him. He seems like a really good dude. I don’t know if he’s playing into the AEW antics and wanting to get a little piece of the action and feels like ‘it’s a buzz around my name’ for a comment like that. I think that comment is going to come back to hurt him more than help him. I know wrestling in that bubble, it feels like the greatest thing in the world until you get out of that bubble and see, ‘Man, what the hell is this, this is something totally different.’ I say that because when I worked in WCW, WCW was huge. We were doing house shows with 20,000 people. I understand the position Will Ospreay is in, making good money too. I was making damn good money in WCW. When I came to WWE, it was a totally different ball game. It was a machine like I hadn’t seen before. The money was guaranteed, not just guaranteed, but the money I could make on top of that was astronomical. When I look at Will Ospreay, who is probably getting paid a nice grip in AEW, or one would expect, but I’m not talking about today. I’m talking about tomorrow when this thing is over with. I’m talking about your legacy and how people are going to look at you and praise you when this thing is over with. I don’t see AEW doing any of that, from a merchandise perspective, none of that is popping from an AEW perspective.
“Personally, I always want to stay above or away from anything the company was doing, especially if they were going back and forth with the other company just because I might be working for that company one day. I have no dog in that fight, that’s why I’m shocked by Will Ospreay and what he said. It was nonsensical. It didn’t even have a place. I don’t know the conversation he had with Triple H. The world doesn’t know the conversation he had with Triple H. That’s a conversation that should have been between him and Triple H. It sounds pretty simple. What we’re looking for is guys that are going to go out there and grind. Guys that are going to look at work. This is a no days off business. If that’s what the conversation was and you’re upset about him saying ‘we’re looking for grinders.’ ‘Okay, cool, I appreciate it, but I’m going to go over here where I don’t really have to grind that hard and get that check.’ That seems like it would be it. For him to make that comment, it definitely put him in a position where, I would not want to be Will Ospreay when my contract came up, or if things went right in AEW because his options are going to be limited. Maybe Tony Khan will pay him enough to retire.”
Booker T Shares His Opinions on Will Ospreay’s Comments to Triple H on Dynamite
In a recent interview, Triple H expressed his desire for WWE talent who were prepared to handle the demanding schedule. Although he did not directly mention Will Ospreay, the professional wrestler fired back at Triple H on Dynamite earlier this month. Booker T, a former professional wrestler and current commentator, recently shared his thoughts on the matter.
Booker T acknowledged that Ospreay is a young talent who seems like a good person. However, he speculated that Ospreay’s comments may be influenced by the “AEW antics” and a desire to gain attention. Booker T believes that Ospreay’s comment may end up hurting him more than helping him in the long run.
Drawing from his own experience, Booker T emphasized the stark differences between working in WCW and WWE. He described WWE as a “totally different ball game” and a “machine” unlike anything he had seen before. Booker T highlighted the guaranteed money and the potential for astronomical earnings on top of that in WWE. He questioned whether AEW could offer similar opportunities for financial success and legacy-building.
Booker T also expressed surprise at Ospreay’s comments, stating that he personally always tried to stay away from any company feuds, especially if there was a possibility of working for the other company in the future. He found Ospreay’s comments nonsensical and out of place. Booker T emphasized that the conversation between Ospreay and Triple H should have remained private.
Furthermore, Booker T stressed that the wrestling business requires individuals who are willing to put in the hard work and grind. He described it as a “no days off business” and suggested that if Ospreay was upset about Triple H’s comments regarding grinders, he could have simply chosen to go to AEW where the workload might be less demanding. Booker T warned that Ospreay’s comments may have put him in a precarious position, potentially limiting his options when his contract expires or if things don’t go well in AEW.
Booker T concluded by speculating that perhaps Tony Khan, the owner of AEW, would be willing to pay Ospreay enough to retire comfortably. However, he implied that Ospreay’s options and future prospects may be negatively impacted by his controversial comments.
In the world of professional wrestling, opinions and controversies often arise. Booker T’s perspective on Will Ospreay’s comments adds another layer to the ongoing conversation surrounding talent and their choices in the industry. As the wrestling landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these comments and their potential consequences play out in the careers of those involved.