Shawn Michaels Says ‘There Is So Much Talent’ At AEW, Explains His Approach In Coaching Talent
Shawn Michaels is asked about AEW.
NXT is always welcoming in new talent, whether they are from other promotions or a former collegiate athlete.
At the NXT Stand & Deliver press conference (via WrestlingNews), Shawn Michaels was asked if there was anyone at AEW who he would welcome to NXT.
“I always go back, I would take darn near anybody. I can’t say specifically because I think there is so much talent there. I don’t know everybody’s situation; the last thing I want to do is get anyone in trouble. A lot of guys that used to be at NXT are up there that I’ve always loved. I don’t get the opportunity to get to watch as much as I would like to, but I know that I love working with young talent, especially when I get to know them and I understand their passion and desire. Until I know what your desire is in this business, it’s hard for me to say whether you’re the one I’m going to work really hard for. It’s become so personal to me on that level. There are certainly people I see from a talent standpoint that you do, ‘Oh my goodness, they have a great deal of ability, what if we got a chance to work with them? I think we could do something special with them. We got Shawn Spears, he’s a guy I worked with a little bit in NXT before he got called up and eventually left, but I always liked him because I always thought he was a formidable, secure, professional dude that could give you anything you ask for. We enjoy working with darn near anybody and trying to make them better than what they were doing before. Whether it’s coming out of college or with another promotion. If you give us at NXT an opportunity to work with you, I think we can get you closer to your goals and what you want to accomplish than anybody else. That’s what we do and we work hard at doing that. Whether it’s AEW, Japan, TNA, go around the globe. I’m excited about NXT having the opportunity to make anybody’s career better than what they are currently doing and allow them to have the opportunity to enjoy weekends like we’re about to have,” he said.
Shawn Spears left AEW as a free at the end of 2023 and returned to NXT at the end of February.
He will face Joe Gacy at NXT Stand & Deliver. Fans can check out the current lineup for the show by clicking here.
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