Tyler Breeze Discusses His Return To Wrestling, Saying He Isn’t Actively Seeking A Position In AEW Or WWE
On July 8, Tyler Breeze made his second appearance in a wrestling ring in two years at Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee.
Breeze’s comeback was successful as he defeated Matt Cross to claim the NGW: TN Championship.
On the A2D podcast, Breeze discussed his comeback to the ring.
“I never really planned on taking two years off, but after doing this for 15 years and being in WWE for 11 years to where I really didn’t take any time off, I was lucky I didn’t have any surgeries, I took care of myself pretty good, but I was on the road and going. When I finally got that call (to be released), I was like, ‘Okay, I’m going to shoot the shit for a little bit.’ Then, I really liked it, and I liked to be home, and I went, ‘Huh, I’m going to keep doing this.’ A year turned into two years. I got the scratch the wrestling itch a little bit with Flatbacks and training people, but I wasn’t missing the road at all. I liked being home and waking up in my bed, typical stuff that people take for granted that I never got to do. I was in no real hurry. ‘If something happens, if something pops up that could be fun, maybe I’ll do,’ but for the most part, I wasn’t against it, but I wasn’t missing it. It just so happens that (Shawn) Spears was like, ‘I need an opponent for a match, do you want to do it?’ ‘Sure. I’ll do one.’ That same promoter was like, ‘Would you like to do this show?’ ‘Yeah, might as well.’ Somebody saw that, they offered me something, and all of a sudden I have some bookings. ‘I guess I’m back.’ Then it was get new gear, new music, get in shape, all that stuff. My first booking was two weeks ago, and it was fun. The thing you always (miss) and the reason why we do this is the crowd. The crowd is so fun. Wrestling is never the problem. The wrestling and the crowd is why we do it, and it’s so fun. Being back in front of them, very cool, I’m excited to take more bookings and get back out there. It’s been two years. Jumping back in there feels fresh and feels fun and I’m enjoying it,”
Tyler Breeze on returning to wrestling
Breeze said when asked whether he may join AEW or go back to WWE.
“I think it’s possible. I wouldn’t say that I’m retired or opposed to any of that. Obviously, I’m still young and can do all the stuff that I did before. If the right moment and right opportunity popped up and I talked to the right people, cool, why not. I’m not actively seeking. I like everything going on right now and I’m very happy with everything going on. If something popped up that could add to that happiness, fantastic. I’m open to whatever.”
Tyler Breeze on possible run with WWE or AEW
Breeze was let go by WWE in June 2021, although according to Fightful Select, he still had a contract with UpUpDownDown.
On October 10 at NGW: Tennessee, Breeze and Dirty Dango will reunite once more.
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