AEW star Matt Hardy has spoken about the need for “larger than life” characters in the All Elite promotion.
Hardy joined AEW in March 2020 shortly after leaving WWE earlier that year.
During the latest episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, the former WWE United States Champion discussed the upcoming AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door event.
“I do think it will help grow the audience as far as Japanese fans, or worldwide, global fans are concerned… you do have to have characters that are larger than life to gain casual fans, people that don’t typically watch wrestling. There are some people that watch for a character and really don’t give a s*** about a five-star match.
“I think that’s something that’s very important that you have the Hulk Hogan’s who transcend time, characters like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, two of the best characters ever. I hope down the road AEW, we find someone who really carries that and they ooze that larger-than-life charisma.”
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door will take place on June 26th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
