The Rise of AEW’s The Conglomeration: Unity in Adversity

One big thing: Orange Cassidy reveals the origins of AEW’s newest faction

Orange Cassidy, in a recent interview with Wrestfriends, shed light on how The Conglomeration, one of AEW’s most popular new factions, came to be.

The backstory:

• The Conglomeration formed in 2024, featuring Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly, Tomohiro Ishii, and Willow Nightingale.
• Cassidy explains the group’s formation stemmed from shared experiences of isolation and betrayal.
• The faction’s name reflects their desire to “conglomerate” and support each other.

Key quote:

“We were actually going through all the same things… I decided to open up and I found out there’s a bunch of people going through the same thing that I’m going through, and we all decided to come together and band together,” Cassidy said.

The group dynamic:

According to Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly humorously describes the roles within The Conglomeration:
• Orange Cassidy: The brains
• Mark Briscoe: The muscle
• Kyle O’Reilly: The looks
• Willow Nightingale: The peacekeeper

Why it matters:

The formation of The Conglomeration represents a shift in AEW’s storytelling, focusing on the personal struggles of wrestlers and how they overcome adversity through unity. This approach has resonated with fans, quickly making the faction one of the most popular in the company.

What’s next:

Orange Cassidy is set to face Chris Jericho in a grudge match on the September 18 edition of AEW Dynamite, potentially setting the stage for The Conglomeration’s next storyline.

How do you think The Conglomeration will impact AEW’s tag team and singles divisions moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments below!