AEW wrestler Kyle Fletcher was recently on the “Battleground Podcast” where he spoke about his desire to make a comeback to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in the future. He mentioned his unfinished business with NJPW and expressed his appreciation for its sport-like treatment of wrestling.
In his discussion about wrestling again in NJPW, Fletcher shared, “One of the big things I would like to do is go back to New Japan. I had a great run there, I feel there is definitely unfinished business. New Japan is and was, for a very long time, my favorite wrestling to watch It’s my favorite style. I love how it’s treated like a sport. I would love to go back.”
He also talked about his opponents in NJPW, emphasising his wish to step back into the ring with War Dogs, Shingo Takagi, and Sabre. He also expressed his interest in squaring off against Luke Jacobs in RevPro. He also hinted at his desire to return to CMLL, where he previously pinned Mistico. Fletcher closed with excitement about the opportunities the future might bring.
In a separate interview with “The PA Times”, another AEW wrestler, Orange Cassidy, candidly spoke about his relationship with The Young Bucks, and his initial experiences with AEW owner and promoter Tony Khan.
Revealing his initial interactions with Khan, Cassidy shared, “When I was coming around AEW, (Tony Khan) didn’t think much of me and what I was doing because he didn’t see much of it. Just Twitter and gifs. And then later, as I got to know Tony and he saw what I could do, he appreciated that character. He relies on me in a lot of situations where I find it, you know, I appreciate that he puts me in situations if someone gets hurt or if something isn’t going right, he’ll use me.”
Discussing the versatility of his character, Orange Cassidy stated, “I didn’t see myself doing anything. I was wrestling because I enjoyed wrestling and I was doing what I was doing. Between 2017 and 2018, I don’t remember much, around that time, I became the IWTV Independent Wrestling champion. It was an independent championship with a lot of promotions and they all used it as their championship. That’s when I understood I can do whatever I want as Orange Cassidy. I can wrestle in a main event match, or have a good time in an opener or an eight-man tag team match.”
Additionally, he shared his admiration for The Young Bucks for their genuineness and their key role in his journey in AEW. He said, “I’ve known the Young Bucks for quite a while, they are the most genuine and honest people I’ve ever met. They allowed me to join this ride. To see where it’s at in five years, it’s unheard of. We’re only five years in. The things we’re doing, three years in we went to Wembley Stadium and had the biggest show ever. I’m fortunate and proud.”
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