Orange Cassidy, a homegrown talent known as a “Freshly Squeezed” star of All Elite Wrestling, discussed his role and connection to AEW ahead of his TNT Championship match. The bout takes place during the Six-Year Anniversary special of AEW Dynamite from the Hard Rock Seminole Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. In an interview with The Sportster, Cassidy shared how he feels he embodies the spirit of AEW and described the teamwork involved with AEW President Tony Khan in shaping his unique wrestling persona.
How Fan Support Shaped Cassidy’s Unique Wrestling Character
Cassidy credited the fans for shaping his distinctive character in wrestling, noting their early, open acceptance of his style even before AEW or Tony Khan was fully aware of him. He explained that the fans’ positive reactions helped create a sense of mystery and intrigue around his persona, which contributed greatly to his popularity within AEW.
“I think it’s really the fans’ fault because they were very open and receptive before AEW, before Tony Khan really knew who I was, and they were reacting. I think it allowed them to be like, ‘All right, well, if they’re reacting, he must know something that we don’t.’ I was very lucky that the fans were reacting to what I was doing.”
– Orange Cassidy, Professional Wrestler
Close Collaboration with AEW President Tony Khan
Orange Cassidy highlighted the importance of working closely with Tony Khan, expressing appreciation for Khan’s support and understanding of his wrestling vision. This partnership helped Cassidy avoid being typecast and allowed him to pursue his aspirations as a wrestler while maintaining his refreshing approach in AEW.
“He still works very close to me about what I’m doing. It’s nice to have your boss understand what you’re doing and facilitate it. I could have got pigeonholed somewhere else. It could have been the same thing we see all the other times, but I think he allowed me to do this stuff because he also knew that I wanted to wrestle, too. That was nice.”
– Orange Cassidy, Professional Wrestler
A Meaningful Place in AEW’s History
Reflecting on his impact within the promotion, Cassidy expressed gratitude for his role in AEW’s story. He emphasized that being recognized as part of AEW’s identity holds a special meaning to him, as he believes his character is inseparable from the company’s overall image.
“I’m just very grateful to be a part of AEW and to be a part of the history. I do like that when you think of AEW, you have to at least think of me, and that feels very special.”
– Orange Cassidy, Professional Wrestler
Looking Ahead to AEW Dynamite’s Anniversary Event
Fans can look forward to Cassidy’s TNT Championship match as part of AEW Dynamite’s Six-Year Anniversary special, set in Hollywood, Florida. This event not only celebrates AEW’s milestone but also showcases key talents like Cassidy who continue to shape the organization’s identity. His presence in this high-profile match underscores his significance to AEW’s brand and future.
