The Nightmare Academy, run by Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall, has been officially recognized as a part of WWE’s newly instated ID Program. Marshall, who currently works for AEW, claims he’s uncertain what effect this could have on his career.
The AEW wrestler also discussed his forthcoming match against Costco Guy AJ (Big Boom AJ), scheduled to take place during the Zero Hour pre-show of AEW Full Gear 2024.
Here are some key points Marshall made during the podcast:
He mentioned that their fight will be hosted on Zero Hour, offering free access via Youtube. Drawing parallels with IG and TikTok’s free access, he cited this as one of the factors they agreed on before planning the one-on-one match. He also shared his relationship with AJ since he broke into the business in 2005.
Regarding their partnership dynamics, Marshall claimed that he has consistently been in touch with AJ since AEW’s formation. Commenting on their upcoming match, Marshall stated that the anticipated fight focuses on bringing fresh viewership to the wrestling industry.
Marshall also spoke about Cody Rhodes’ involvement with the WWE ID Program recognition and mentioned that he was involved in a conversation with Tony Khan, the AEW President. He stated that he was unsure of the details surrounding the situation as Cody had asked him to transfer the intellectual properties, hinting at some WWE-related dealings.
Further discussing his coaching role at the Nightmare Factory wrestling school, Marshall expressed the desire to take a break and rejuvenate his passion for coaching. He also addressed online comments asking for his release from AEW due to the affiliation to WWE and expressed that the concept lacks detailed information for clarification.