In a recent chat with the Bleacher Report, Mike Bailey disclosed his thoughts on making his debut on previous week’s episode of Dynamite with AEW, his decision to become a part of Tony Khan’s wrestling promotion, and more. Highlights from the conversation can be found below:
Mike Bailey opened up about his joining AEW: “I believe that my step up to AEW is my biggest achievement, both in my wrestling career and life itself,” he confidently expressed. “My approach towards life has always been about progress, and joining AEW is my way of stepping up to the major league. I feel that being with AEW, where the talent is unrivaled, is where I belong”. His favorite thing about his career has been the ability to move around different countries, wrestling and learning. His past five years have seen him travel between Japan, Europe, and his home country, Canada.
He further detailed that his previous contract allowed him to participate in independently organized matches. This gave him the chance to work with several American promotional companies he adored. But now, his focus is predominantly on AEW, even though he would be thrilled to represent AEW in wrestling matches in Japan and CMLL.
Discussing his debut against The Beast Mortos, Mike Bailey offered high praise for him. He expressed how Mortos was the perfect debut opponent, and that working with someone of his caliber offered the sort of challenges that allowed Bailey to truly prove his worth. He fondly remembers his first bout in Mexico, involving Taurus, when he ventured into pro wrestling and saw his debut as a sort of closure to his initial experiences.
When asked about the wrestlers he looked forward to facing in AEW, Bryan Danielson topped his list. Other notable mentions were “Hangman” Adam Page and MJF, the latter offering a unique style that Bailey finds unmatched and believes would be a great learning opportunity for him.
Regarding the unfamiliarity of him among AEW fans, Bailey remarked that this was the circumstance he appreciated and thrived in. He wants to surprise the audience, make them curious about his abilities despite his physically smaller stature, and then stun them with his skills.
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