Orange Cassidy Responds to Critics Rooting for AEW’s Failure

AEW has faced challenges and experienced gradual decline over the past year and many people believe the company will die soon enough. In light of AEW’s biggest naysayers wanting the company to fail, Orange Cassidy has now addressed the same.

While speaking to Bill Apter of Sportskeeda Wrestling, Orange Cassidy addressed criticism about AEW, responding to comments about the company using smaller arenas, not selling out shows, or having backstage issues. He questioned why people care so much about AEW’s challenges and why they actively voice negativity if they want the company to fail.

“I mean, I could say, ‘Why do you care?’ You know, if you want AEW to fail, then fine. I just don’t understand why you feel the need to say it out loud. We are a very young company—we’ve only been around for five years—and we’ve grown exponentially fast, gaining traction early on thanks to Tony Khan.”

Cassidy stated that AEW is a young company, just five years old, and has experienced rapid growth thanks to Tony Khan’s efforts. Challenges and adjustments are a normal part of any company’s journey, and AEW is no different. Cassidy believes the leadership is always working hard to deliver the best product, and if changes like moving to different venues are necessary, the company will adapt.

“We’re going to have to go through adjustments. This isn’t just a ‘now’ problem; we’ll face challenges throughout our entire tenure. That’s just the way it is. I truly believe that the powers that be in AEW are always trying their best to deliver the best product. If that means we need to make adjustments—whether it’s moving to different venues or anything else—then we’ll do what we have to do. That’s just part of the process.”

The former International Champion stated that he hopes AEW continues to thrive because wrestling is better when there’s competition. For those who want AEW to fail, Cassidy believes their negativity may stem from personal issues, but he chooses not to read such criticism.

“I really hope AEW doesn’t go anywhere. For those who genuinely want AEW to fail, I’d say this: as you mentioned earlier, Bill, wrestling is at its best when there’s competition. So, why root against that? I try to think that maybe something is going on in their lives—they’re angry, they need to vent, and this is how they do it. But honestly, I just don’t read it.”

MJF has previously defended AEW against critics who claim the company is falling apart. In the meantime, Orange Cassidy continues to support AEW and is wishing for the company’s growth despite ongoing criticism. Fans are now looking ahead to 2025 to see if AEW will experience growth and overcome its detractors.