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AEW Star Claudio Castagnoli Hopes New WBD Deal Will Spotlight Underrated Talent

One big thing: Claudio Castagnoli believes AEW’s new media rights deal could lead to more diverse talent showcases

AEW’s recent multi-year, multi-platform media rights deal with Warner Bros Discovery could pave the way for underutilized talent to shine on Dynamite and Collision.

Why it matters

• The new deal potentially means more airtime and opportunities for wrestlers who haven’t been in the spotlight.
• It could lead to character evolution and fresh storylines, keeping AEW’s content dynamic and engaging.

What they’re saying

Claudio Castagnoli, speaking to the Everything is Pro Wrestling podcast, highlighted several underrated talents:

• “I would always keep an eye out for the people you don’t really see a lot on TV.”
• He mentioned Private Party, Top Flight, Premiere Athletes, The Kingdom, and Orange Cassidy as examples.

The big picture

Castagnoli emphasized the importance of character evolution:

• “The true character shows when that wave is going down. What do you do to catch the next wave?”
• He praised AEW’s large roster and the potential for different wrestlers to step up.

By the numbers

AEW currently has over 100 wrestlers on its roster.
• The new WBD deal is reported to be worth $1.4 billion over four years.

What’s next

As AEW moves forward with its new deal, fans can expect to see:

• Potentially more diverse talent showcases
• Opportunities for character reinvention and storyline development

What underrated AEW talent would you like to see get more TV time with the new WBD deal? Leave a comment below with your thoughts!

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Chase Morgan
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