Will Ospreay has looked back on his time in AEW so far and how he has been able to overcome the challenges of competing in an American promotion.
With previous experience on the independents and in New Japan, live TV and talking segments were not something that Ospreay was exactly used to at that point in his career. Despite this, the International Champion has been able to deliver in promo segments and has been well received by fans in the United States, Canada and of course back in the UK over All In week.
Speaking with GameSpot about his experiences making the transition to American TV, Ospreay stated that while live TV has proven to be a challenge he is pleased with how he has handled the high-pressure situation and has thanked the fans for warming to him:
“No one can ever prepare you for being on live national TV and the American audience takes to you so well. But I guess this is what happens when you show up to work with a big smile on your face and willing to do whatever it takes to get the train rolling and just show people your love and enthusiasm for wrestling. This is something that I’ve just — I’ve always wanted to really stretch out for, but I’ve never thought was ever possible.
So just the fact that everyone’s taken to me so well, I’m just grateful, dude. I’m really surprised that I adapted so well to it. People think I have, but I always have doubts about myself, you know? I mean, I always want to make sure that I’m pleasing everyone and doing things the right way, but everything’s been going really well.”
Will Ospreay Comments On Recent Signing
During a very newsworthy All In, one of the biggest stories from the night was the arrival of Ricochet. Although many want to see the Ricochet vs. Ospreay rematch happen sometime soon, Will Ospreay explained why it won’t be happening just yet.
Will Ospreay spoke to Inside The Ropes Magazine for issue 48, which can be pre-ordered here.