Paul Wight reveals AEW dream opponents ahead of anticipated in-ring return
Paul Wight discussed the array of wrestling talent today and reveals his AEW dream opponents.
In an interview on Under The Mat With Simon Miller, Wight talked about Will Ospreay’s work ethic and his keen understanding of the industry.
“Super positive. Super hard work ethic. Gets the business, the industry, incredible love for wrestling and for going out there and giving everything for the fans.”
Wight talked about a few of the notable wrestlers he worked with throughout his career, and further elaborated on the extensive diversity of talents in wrestling today.
“I’ve worked with some of the greatest talents that have ever set foot in this business or been around them from legends from the 70s and 80s like Flair and Hogan and Savage and Arn Anderson, Terry Taylor. I got to sit, talk with Harley Race. I mean, there were so many amazing talents. Brett Hart, Kevin, Scott. You look at today’s talent that’s out there.”
“Overall, there’s never been, in my opinion, an influx of such incredible talent in men’s and women’s wrestling. The talent is unreal. Sure, there’s a different business. There’s different ways of psychology. There’s different match approaches, but there’s a lot of incredibly athletic talent, diversified talents that have personalities that’s just when you think it’s all been done, there’s something new that comes along.”
Wight specifically talked about Kenny Omega and Darby Allin as dream opponents in AEW.
“So, when I look at our AEW roster, even though he’s not a younger cat, he’s still somebody that I’ve had respect for a long time – Kenny Omega. I think Kenny is one I would think ‘man, I would love to either tag with Kenny or to compete against Kenny’. I would love to have a great heel run and work Darby. I mean, that would be ridiculous. Cause I could sling Darby’s guts all over the place. Even the old school one where I slammed Rey (Mysterio) into the ring post when he was tied to the stretcher. I can only imagine the carnage I could do with Darby.”
Last month, Wight shared an update on his physique transformation and looks forward to an in-ring return in AEW before ultimate retirement.
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