Ex-WWE Employee Explains Why Will Ospreay Recently Attacks WWE

Vince Russo suggests Will Ospreay’s recent sharp comments against WWE are motivated by the substantial salary he receives from AEW owner Tony Khan.

Ex-WWE Employee Explains Why Will Ospreay Recently Attacks WWE
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  • Vince Russo suggests Will Ospreay's criticism of WWE is financially motivated by his AEW contract.
  • Russo claims Ospreay is "waving the AEW banner" due to the significant pay from Tony Khan.
  • The theory implies Ospreay's loyalty to AEW stems from financial incentives rather than personal conviction.
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Vince Russo has offered his take on why AEW star Will Ospreay recently directed pointed remarks towards WWE and Triple H. The wrestling veteran speculates that financial incentives from AEW owner Tony Khan are behind Ospreay championing his current employer.

Speaking on The Wrestling Outlaws, Russo proposed Ospreay is simply backing the company that signs his large paychecks. “Bro, I think he is just waving the AEW banner… God knows what Tony Khan is paying that dude,” Russo stated on the podcast.

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He elaborated, “So if you are paying me that kind of money, I am gonna wave the AEW banner, bro.” This commentary followed Ospreay’s public criticisms of AEW’s main competitor.

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Russo’s theory aligns with the perception that Khan often secures talent loyalty through generous contracts. Ospreay’s vocal support for AEW and critique of WWE, in Russo’s view, directly correlate with this financial relationship rather than representing pure conviction alone.

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Article Author Patricki Chites
I’m a professional wrestling journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. My passion began when I created my first WWE-focused project as a teenager, and I’ve been refining my craft ever since. Throughout my career, I’ve earned multiple awards as a recognized expert writer in the field.