Mike Bennett: Working For AEW Is The Closest I Have Felt To Living Out My Dream Of Being A Wrestler
Mike Bennett says he loves his job in AEW.
Mike Bennett says he loves his job in AEW.
The Kingdom (Mike Bennett, Matt Taven, and Maria Kanellis-Bennett) signed multi-year contracts with AEW in October 2022. Before that, they had a prominent run in IMPACT, and they had also been featured in the previous regime of ROH. The trio has been part of the new ROH since its weekly TV show returned in March. Bennett and Taven have also been part of Roderick Strong’s storyline with Adam Cole on AEW TV.
Bennett took to social media to note that he dreamed of being a pro wrestler when he was a kid. He stated that working for AEW is the closest he has ever felt to living out what that dream felt like. Bennett expressed his gratitude to the fans, the people, the talent, and the process, as well as the locker room culture. He stated that he loves his job, and he feels lucky.
When I was a child I had a dream of being a pro wrestler. Working for @AEW is the closest I’ve ever felt to living out what that dream felt like as a child. The people, the talent, the process, the fans, the locker room culture. Y’all make me love my job so much and remind me of…
— Mike Bennett (@RealMikeBennett) September 17, 2023
On the September 15 episode of AEW Rampage, Bennett and Taven defeated Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal. After the match, Bennett advocated for Neck Health Awareness Month. More information is available here.
Catch up on our coverage of the September 16 episode of AEW Collision here. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.
