After months of speculation and rumors surrounding their future in professional wrestling, FTR’s decision to stay with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) came as a big surprise for many fans. In a recent interview, Dax Harwood revealed the two key reasons why the tag team decided to stay with AEW, putting an end to all the rumors and speculations. Here’s what he had to say.
Professional Wrestling Tag Team FTR (formerly known as The Revival in WWE) has revealed the real reasons behind their decision to stay with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship by defeating The Gunns on “AEW Dynamite”. While there had been plenty of speculation surrounding FTR’s future plans, Dax Harwood came out on Twitter yesterday, revealing why they decided to stay with Tony Khan’s promotion.
Harwood chastised a fan who tried to discredit their recent title win, stating: “”GIVE US THE BELTS OR WE’RE GOING BACK TO WWE!” Definitely not “That schedule keeps me away from my wife and daughter too much & AEW will allow us to give back to wrestling.” The tweet was in response to a fan declaring that FTR would have walked for WWE if they hadn’t won the titles.
It is worth noting that Harwood’s tweet may not have been aimed at one fan in particular but at the general cynicism from most fans. FTR is not the first wrestling act to prefer maintaining their schedule over WWE’s rigorous travel demands, and they won’t be the last.
In a further comment, Cash Wheeler also took to Twitter with a sarcastic “who told you!?” in response to one of the fans’ tweets. The sarcasm indicates that the fans have no idea what really went down behind the scenes, and it is quite possible that there were several factors that went into FTR’s decision to remain with AEW.
To put this into context, WWE is known for its grueling travel demands and the impact it has on its wrestlers’ personal lives. It has been well documented by wrestlers over the years that the WWE understandably expects its wrestlers to constantly travel from one city/town to the next to perform almost every day of the week, with no time for rest. At the same time, AEW is known for allowing its wrestlers to have greater creative input, a more flexible schedule, and more physical autonomy. These factors may have played a significant role in FTR’s decision to stay with AEW.
Money is also likely to have been a significant factor. Nonetheless, whether it was Tony Khan or WWE, Harwood and Wheeler were both probably paid handsomely for their contributions to the wrestling world.
Since signing with AEW, FTR has gone on to win a total of four tag team championships, including the AAA World Tag Team Championship, the ROH World Tag Team Championship, and the IWGP Tag Team Championship, making it an unprecedented feat that any wrestler/mark would be proud of.
In conclusion, FTR’s decision to stay with AEW was indeed influenced by their preferred lifestyle, creative input, and a more flexible schedule. Even so, their recent accomplishments and performances prove that they are one of the best tag teams in professional wrestling, regardless of their choice of promotion.
In conclusion, Dax Harwood’s two big reasons for FTR’s decision to stay with AEW speak volumes about the company’s commitment to their talents. With a focus on creative control and a strong financial package, it’s clear that AEW is dedicated to supporting and elevating their performers. FTR’s decision to remain with AEW means fans can continue to enjoy their electrifying performances and the company’s commitment to fostering a positive work environment. We’re excited to see what the future holds for FTR and AEW, and we look forward to being a part of the journey.
