During his recent guests appearance on the “WrestleBinge” podcast, AEW’s Orange Cassidy offered some remarks in regard to AEW’s detractors as well as his own take on how to deal with them.
Cassidy expressed, “One might ask, ‘Why are you so concerned?’ I might reply, if you wish for AEW to fail, then, by all means. I can’t comprehend why you feel the need to express these thoughts publicly. AEW is a somewhat new enterprise. We’ve been in existence for five years. Our speed of expansion and early gain of traction, credit to Tony Khan, have been remarkable. We’re bound to make some modifications. We’ll unavoidably face issues throughout our existence. That’s simply the nature of the beast. In my mind, the executives at AEW are working their hardest to deliver the best content, and if it necessitates us moving elsewhere, that’s what we’ll do. This is part and parcel of it. I genuinely hope AEW remains solid because if people truly wish for AEW to fail and stumble, it’s most beneficial when there’s a rivalry, and you’d think that there’s something going on in their lives, perhaps they’re dealing with some issues, which lead to anger and need for venting. Regardless, I simply ignore it.”
Elsewhere, Thunder Rosa talked about her painful recovery from a back injury she suffered in 2022 during her recent appearance on the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast. She revealed that during her year-long hiatus, she received some disheartening messages from certain individuals.
In her words, “That was undoubtedly the toughest year of my life, a true mental and physical test. It felt as though I’d been stripped off my mobility. I had to relearn basic movements like walking and running. This might sound extreme, but that’s precisely how it feels when you’re abruptly deprived of your physical capacities. It was an immense struggle and took a toll on my mental health. As I’ve previously revealed, I had suicidal thoughts for a significant period. The negativity from fans and certain individuals not giving me a fair chance only intensified the feelings of despair. Dealing with comments urging me to ‘kill myself’ or criticizing me for not letting others win was incredibly tough. However, with a strong support system, including my close friends, a fantastic therapist, and physical recovery, I gradually regained my confidence. Despite the injury breaking my spirit, I fought through it. Doing commentary during this time gave me a fresh perspective of professional wrestling, which was a silver lining. Ever since, I’ve taken every ring appearance as a blessing knowing it can be snatched away at any moment.“