Skye Blue graced the All Out Casino Battle Royale for her first-ever AEW pay-per-view event. She discussed her reaction to this milestone with Billy Gardner, upon being informed by Tony Khan.
Here are a few noteworthy comments from her conversation:
About learning she would be participating in the All Out battle royale: “We were concluding some dark matches… when Tony walked out onto the stage and had me come up. The immediate thought was, ‘Did I mess up? Am I about to be let go before I’ve even officially started?’ But then he told me I was to be part of the All Out battle royale. Honestly, I was left in tears. I couldn’t fathom it.”
On informing her mother: “I stepped outside and dialed my mom’s number. I told her, ‘You need to buy PPV tickets; I made it onto the pay-per-view.’ The excitement in her scream was the loudest I’ve ever heard over a phone call.” Blue felt as though she had finally achieved her pro wrestling aspirations. She also provided a brief update on her recovery journey, hinting that although slow, she is determined to come back stronger.”
In a recent “Barstool Rasslin’” podcast episode, Ricochet shared his AEW experiences so far. He also addressed the allegations from fans that he influenced Samantha Irvin’s decision to exit WWE.
Here are some key takeaways from the podcast:
Regarding his experience at AEW so far: “I have no regrets about my decision to join AEW. It has been an incredible journey, and I have loved every bit of it. The camaraderie in the locker room, interacting with Tony [Khan], and most importantly, the ability to tell storylines that engage the audiences have made it all worthwhile. Although I did not win the championship in my first attempt, I am positive it will happen sooner or later. I am extremely satisfied with my choice.”
On fans attributing Irvin’s WWE departure to him: “I find it amusing that fans believe I influenced her decision to quit her dream job. She had expressed her displeasure with her current role and her belief that she was unlikely to get the opportunities she desired, prompting her to make a change… Her identity was more than just a ‘ring announcer,’ and she wanted to expand her horizons within the company.”
On his possible influence on Irvin’s WWE exit: “My leaving the company might have been the final push for her to make the decision. Though not the main reason, it probably added up to the pile of reasons she was already contemplating.”
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