WWE released over twenty talents last week, including Dolph Ziggler, Matt Riddle, Shelton Benjamin, Mustafa Ali, and more.
On a recent edition of his “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, Matt Hardy discussed which wrestlers have the potential to land a job in AEW.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Matt Cardona’s success in the independent scene and how other talents could do that: “He is the perfect living, breathing example of it, a guy who, when he was laid off, the stuff he’s done now where he’s the Indy God and he won all the titles. He’s just killing it on every level. He is willing to bust his ass, he’s willing to work, put in the sacrifice and do it yourself. You really have to be someone that’s almost like a D.I.Y. to really be able to go out and do that, but it is out there, if you want it, especially if you got great name value, someone like a Dolph Ziggler or someone like a Shelton Benjamin or someone like a Mustafa Ali. There’s a lot of guys who have a lot of great TV time and people will pay to see them. You go out and you bust your ass and you can do whatever. I think also it opens up some possibilities at AEW for some of these guys to maybe show up and do something there in 90 days.”
On which WWE releases could go to AEW: “I could see the three names I just mentioned, Shelton Benjamin, I could see Dolph Ziggler. I could see Mustafa Ali. I could see all those guys doing something there. I have to go back and look at the list.”
On Dolph Ziggler: “He’s also very much of the same mentality that I am. He’s very easygoing, he just wants to be there, he wants to do a good job, he wants to go out and wrestle, bust his ass, and he’s not problematic. He’s not a politicker. He just goes to work and does his job. To our defense, that’s not a bad thing, but it also can be something that holds you back in some capacity too if you’re not constantly politicking and trying to get your shit in and trying to make sure you fit your finger on the pulse of the promoter and what all he’s doing and where you’re going. Sometimes you have to be super interactive to stay on top of your shit, to make sure something happens like that.”
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Last week, WWE made headlines when they released over twenty talents from their roster. Among the names let go were popular wrestlers such as Dolph Ziggler, Matt Riddle, Shelton Benjamin, and Mustafa Ali. This news has sparked speculation about where these talented individuals might end up next, with many fans and experts suggesting that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) could be a potential landing spot for them.
In a recent episode of his podcast, “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy,” Matt Hardy discussed the potential opportunities for these released wrestlers in AEW. Hardy specifically mentioned Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder in WWE, as an example of someone who has found success on the independent scene after being let go by the company.
Hardy praised Cardona’s ability to reinvent himself and thrive in the independent wrestling circuit. He emphasized the importance of hard work, sacrifice, and a do-it-yourself (D.I.Y.) mentality for wrestlers looking to make a name for themselves outside of WWE. According to Hardy, wrestlers like Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, and Mustafa Ali have the potential to follow in Cardona’s footsteps and achieve similar success.
Hardy also highlighted the possibility of these released talents making their way to AEW. He specifically mentioned Shelton Benjamin, Dolph Ziggler, and Mustafa Ali as individuals he could see thriving in the promotion. However, he admitted that he would need to review the complete list of released wrestlers to provide a more comprehensive analysis.
Speaking specifically about Dolph Ziggler, Hardy praised his work ethic and easygoing nature. He described Ziggler as someone who simply wants to do a good job and wrestle without causing any problems backstage. However, Hardy acknowledged that not being a politicker or constantly trying to get one’s own way can sometimes hold a wrestler back in the industry.
Overall, the release of these talented wrestlers from WWE has opened up new possibilities for them in the wrestling world. AEW, known for its focus on showcasing diverse and talented performers, could be a potential destination for these released talents to continue their careers. Only time will tell where they will ultimately end up, but fans and industry insiders are eagerly awaiting their next moves.
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