Will Ospreay isnt holding back when it comes to his thoughts on WWE. The AEW star is doubling down on his criticism, now claiming that AEW smokes WWE in every field of wrestling.
During a recent interview with Josh Martinez on Z100s Superstar Crossover, Ospreay didnt mince words when asked why people should tune into AEW over WWE.
Because we smoke them in every field of wrestling. Mate, were just better, Ospreay said. I respect them. I respect every single one of them there. Theyre all vets. They all know what theyre doing. Theyre great at their job. They understand getting people on their feet. But we are so much more of a better wrestling company than them. Our guys smoke them every single day of the week. Theyve got good guys, like Gunther. Theyve got great guys, like Randy Orton. Theyve got good guys, like Chad Gable. I respect all of them, but on our worst day, we smoke all of you guys.
This isnt the first time Ospreay has taken shots at WWE. In a separate interview with the Daily Star, he revealed he wasnt impressed with WrestleMania 41, admitting he didnt watch it but heard it wasnt great outside of the match involving Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair.
I still, as not only a viewer but also a wrestler, just dont enjoy it. I havent watched WrestleMania, but from what Ive heard, it wasnt the best one maybe Iyo, Rhea, and Bianca had the only really sick match. Those three are incredible, three of the best, period, Ospreay said.
Ospreay added that he respects the WWE roster but doesnt enjoy the products style, presentation, or overall feel, despite acknowledging recent improvements like the one-shot camera work.
I respect it, and I respect the people doing it the schedule is insane, and I commend them for it. I just dont like the show. I dont like the style of wrestling or the presentation. It has gotten better I love the one-shots theyve been doing but Ive never been a big fan.
Ospreay made it clear that while he respects top promo talents like CM Punk and Roman Reigns, he still believes AEWs in-ring product is superior.
Honestly, on my worst day, I think Im better than a lot of their guys in-ring and on the mic, he said.
With AEW All In: Texas taking place the same night as a WWE Saturday Nights Main Event special on NBC, Ospreays comments are sure to add even more fuel to the ongoing rivalry between the two companies.
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