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Captain Insano Set to Make In-Ring Debut in AEW

Exciting news for professional wrestling fans as Captain Insano is rumored to be teaming up with top AEW stars for his long-awaited in-ring debut. Paul Wight, who portrayed the Captain Insano character in Adam Sandler’s 1998 hit movie “Waterboy,” has been teasing the arrival of Insano in AEW for quite some time. AEW President Tony Khan worked diligently to secure the rights to the character, and it seems that the wait is finally over.

Earlier this year, AEW filed to trademark the Captain Insano name for video game use, further fueling speculation about Insano’s potential debut in the wrestling promotion. Wight and Khan, who are good friends with one of the writers/creators of “Waterboy,” have been working behind the scenes to bring the character to AEW programming.

Insano made his first appearance on AEW TV during the November 16, 2022 episode of Dynamite. However, he was not involved in a match but instead featured in The Acclaimed’s music video for their diss track against Swerve In Our Glory, titled “A Hand for a Hand.” Wight, in character as Insano, even appeared in a backstage photo with The Acclaimed, generating even more excitement among fans.

Since joining AEW in February 2021, Wight has primarily focused on commentary and has only wrestled four matches for the company. His last match was a victory over Austin Green at the March 30, 2022 Elevation tapings. However, recent reports suggest that Wight could be returning to the ring soon, this time as Captain Insano.

According to a report from Fightful Select, there were discussions about a big six-man match featuring Captain Insano and The Hardys teaming up against Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, and Satnam Singh. Unfortunately, the match is unlikely to happen in the near future due to logistical issues. Jeff Hardy, one of The Hardys, is unable to enter the UK due to his criminal record in the United States, and there have been complications regarding Singh’s participation as well.

Despite these setbacks, AEW has already prepared Captain Insano gear for his in-ring debut. The gear is said to be different from what Wight wore in The Acclaimed’s music video, indicating that Insano will have a distinct look when he finally steps into the AEW ring.

Fans eagerly await the debut of Captain Insano, and it remains to be seen when exactly this will happen. As more details emerge, Wrestling Headlines will keep you updated on all the latest developments.

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Originally posted at: prowrestlingwars.com