On a recent edition of the “WrestleBinge” podcast, Ryan Nemeth revealed his favorite moment of his AEW career.
Nemeth last competed in AEW on the November 4th episode of AEW Collision. He said,
“It was Darby [Allin] and JD Drake I believe. And Sting came at me with his baseball bat, and I was like ‘No, no, no!’ And he pushed me around the whole entire ring, up the back ramp, out into the parking lot. And I just thought ‘This is kind of amazing,’ because Sting is a legend.”
He continued, “The last interaction a Nemeth had with Sting was at Survivor Series, when he helped my brother win Survivor Series. It was on my mind. And also, I love cartoons, and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and this just seemed very ‘Looney Tunes.’ I’m falling backward the whole way. I thought it was incredible. For those three reasons, that is a major highlight for me.”
Nemeth also noted that he “just can’t talk about” his AEW status or when he might return.
On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Nic Nemeth discussed Kurt Angle helping him get into WWE, the promotion shifting away from “sports entertainment,” and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Angle getting him a WWE tryout: “The reason I got a tryout with WWE, the reason Dolph Ziggler existed and had a chance was because you [Angle] were so good at your job, picking it up so quickly with WWE that in 2004 they gave a guy who is a 5’11”, 175 pounds, out of college — Kent State University, Division 1, all-time winningest wrestler there, no big deal … having that tryout, I only got a chance because you were coming along so quickly and picking it up so fast that they go, ‘Oh, these wrestlers have these mindsets that they want to be the best, and pick it up fast.’ Because of you, I got a tryout, a chance, and became a WWE Superstar, now a TNA star, NJPW star.”
On WWE leaning more into the pro wrestling label with Vince McMahon gone: “Vince very much … wanted to not be associated just with pro wrestling, but making it bigger and better in his mind, and that’s totally true. It is cool [now] because — you go to default. You’re not thinking, ‘What are the words I have to say today?’ You’re like, ‘No, man. I’m in pro wrestling, the thing I dreamed of, the thing I wanted to do my whole life.’”
On wrestling becoming cool again: “I remember eight years ago, WrestleMania would have one or two other shows and some signings near it,” Nemeth continued. “And now … there’s 10 events every single night. … It’s so cool and it’s this big moment of a week for everyone in pro wrestling to get together and have a blast.”
Ryan Nemeth, a professional wrestler currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently shared his favorite moment of his AEW career on the “WrestleBinge” podcast. Nemeth, who last competed in AEW on the November 4th episode of AEW Collision, recalled an unforgettable encounter with wrestling legend Sting.
During the match between Darby Allin and JD Drake, Sting approached Nemeth with his baseball bat. Nemeth exclaimed, “No, no, no!” as Sting pushed him around the entire ring, up the back ramp, and out into the parking lot. Nemeth described the experience as “amazing” because Sting is a legendary figure in the wrestling industry.
The significance of this moment for Nemeth was twofold. Firstly, it reminded him of his last interaction with Sting at Survivor Series when Sting helped his brother win the match. Secondly, as a fan of cartoons and “The Three Stooges,” Nemeth found the whole situation reminiscent of a “Looney Tunes” episode. Falling backward throughout the encounter, Nemeth thought it was incredible and considered it a major highlight in his career.
However, Nemeth refrained from discussing his current status or when he might return to AEW. This leaves fans eagerly awaiting his next appearance and wondering what surprises he has in store.
In another podcast appearance on “Busted Open Radio,” Nic Nemeth, also known as Dolph Ziggler, discussed various topics related to his wrestling career. One notable highlight was his gratitude towards Kurt Angle for helping him secure a tryout with WWE.
Nemeth attributed his opportunity to Angle’s impressive performance and quick adaptation to WWE during his early days with the company. Due to Angle’s success, WWE recognized the potential in other wrestlers who possessed a similar drive and determination to excel. This led to Nemeth’s tryout and eventual rise as a WWE Superstar, later transitioning to TNA and NJPW.
Additionally, Nemeth touched upon the recent shift in WWE’s approach, particularly with Vince McMahon no longer at the forefront. He mentioned that McMahon aimed to distance WWE from being solely associated with pro wrestling, striving to make it bigger and better. However, with the current changes, wrestlers can embrace their love for pro wrestling without feeling the pressure of conforming to a specific image or narrative.
Nemeth also expressed his excitement about wrestling becoming cool again. He reminisced about how WrestleMania events used to have only a couple of shows and signings nearby. Now, there are numerous events happening every night, creating a vibrant and thrilling atmosphere for both wrestlers and fans alike.
Overall, these podcast appearances by Ryan Nemeth and Nic Nemeth shed light on their experiences in the wrestling industry and provide insights into their favorite moments and the evolving landscape of professional wrestling. Fans can anticipate more exciting developments from both Nemeth brothers in the future.