WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat recently did a virtual signing for Captain’s Corner where he spoke about a wide range of topics.
During the signing, the legendary wrestler revealed that he had been asked to join AEW in a behind-the-scenes capacity but decided against doing it. He said,
“Believe this or not, I was already asked to come aboard (to AEW) in a capacity of (a road agent) and I just, you know… Not anymore (interested in doing it). No reflection on them, great company and everything and don’t get me wrong, the pay was gonna be great but I just — I’m at a point and time in my life, I’m trying to get off the road. 40-something years of being on the road, I just…”