Marina Shafir didnt hold back when discussing a moment that revealed just how many AEW wrestlers let an opportunity slip right through their fingers.
Speaking on Rulebreakers with Saraya, Shafir recalled a backstage meeting where top AEW names including Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks, Bryan Danielson, and Kenny Omega extended a hand to help talent get indie bookings and stay active between shows. But almost no one followed up.
Shafir painted the scene clearly. There had been some internal tension around leaks to the dirt sheets, and AEW management wanted to reframe the conversation around development and growth.
Thats when the conversation turned serious AEW leadership acknowledged that some wrestlers werent getting enough reps and needed to stay sharp through indie work. They offered to help directly.
And then?
While the room cleared, Marina stayed behind. She saw the moment for what it was and went directly to Moxley to ask for help.
Moxley took her seriously. He watched her matches and decided to work with her a decision that would eventually lead to her renewed presence on AEW programming.
Marinas story reveals a hard truth: while AEWs top stars were willing to offer guidance, many in the locker room didnt even bother to take them up on it.
Shafir didnt just want a handout she showed initiative, self-awareness, and hustle. That attitude may be exactly why shes getting another shot while others continue waiting for one.
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