Kyle Fletcher Explains AEW Choice Over WWE

Kyle Fletcher, a rising star in All Elite Wrestling, has shared insights into his decision to join the promotion over WWE, citing creative alignment and familiarity as key factors during a recent interview. The Australian wrestler, who signed with AEW in May 2023 alongside longtime tag team partner Mark Davis as Aussie Open, described the choice as a pivotal moment in his career.

Fletcher revealed that he and Davis held discussions with WWE shortly after departing New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The talks included a formal Zoom call where the pair explored potential contract terms. "It was a tossup for a while," Fletcher said. "We had one kind of like official call. At the time it was myself and Mark Davis as Aussie Open, we had like a Zoom call with them. We kind of spoke about what the deal would entail, and that sort of thing." Despite the professional nature of the conversation, Fletcher noted that the opportunity did not align with their creative goals at the time. The duo did not pursue deeper negotiations, opting instead to evaluate broader options. Ultimately, AEW emerged as the better fit due to prior exposure and a supportive environment.

Fletcher and Davis had already...