Brian Cage explains why he decided to stay with AEW instead of pursuing a career with WWE
During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Brian Cage explained why he decided to stay with AEW instead of pursuing a career with WWE…
“I mean, there was a lot of interest [from WWE], and it’s funny, because I wanted to go there. I mean, you don’t know what you’re gonna get either place. There’s no guarantees. They could say that, you know, we’re gonna use you this way, that way, whatever. But obviously, you don’t know anything.
“And after going back and forth, all the different pros and cons, a lot of stuff with AEW just seemed safer, if you will. It’s pretty hard to have some sort of security in this business, but I’m like, I’ve been here for a while; they [WWE] just randomly release anyone.
“A lot of the perks, so travel is way easier. He [Tony Khan] pays for all the travel, so hotel, ground transportation, and airfare, whereas WWE is just airfare. We’re actual independent contractors, so I can do anything else outside of AEW, which is a plus too.
“Then I felt like I don’t have a fear of getting released if I stay here too long. The longer I feel like I can just keep staying to have longevity.”
[But ultimately it came down to job security?]
“Big time, that’s the main one, and just longevity. It’s so much more chill there. I mean, obviously, I haven’t been in WWE for a long time. I was there developmentally years ago, many years ago.”
Thanks to ChrisVanVliet.com for the quotes.