Orange Cassidy, the current reigning AEW International Champion, recently opened up about his relationship with Kris Statlander, the current reigning TBS Champion. In a recent interview with Tempest of WrestleTalk, Cassidy jokingly discussed how their championship runs motivate their Best Friends tag team partners, Trent Beretta and Chuck Taylor.
According to Cassidy, it can be a little awkward when they all hang out together, especially during dinner, because he and Statlander have championships while Beretta and Taylor don’t. Cassidy believes that this situation has lit a fire under their butts and motivated them to seek championship success. He also expressed gratitude for having Statlander as someone he can lean on and talk to.
Both Cassidy and Statlander understand the pressure that comes with carrying a title. Cassidy mentioned that Statlander, as the TBS Champion, is under a lot of pressure, being the first person to pin Jade Cargill and hold the championship after her. On the other hand, Cassidy has held the International Championship longer than Statlander has held the TBS Championship. Despite the length of their reigns, they both face similar pressures and constantly strive to be the best champions they can be.
Cassidy emphasized that he finds it easy to be the best champion he can be by simply doing what he has to do, which is wrestle. However, he acknowledged that Statlander faces additional doubts and concerns about her worthiness of the championship. That’s where their relationship comes into play. They lean on each other for support and reassurance, with Cassidy affirming Statlander’s talent and reminding her that she’s good.
In the same interview, Cassidy also spoke highly of IWGP United Kingdom Champion Will Ospreay, whom he considers one of the best wrestlers in the world. He even recalled their match at Forbidden Door 2022. You can read more about Cassidy’s praise for Ospreay here.
Overall, Cassidy’s insights into his relationship with Statlander shed light on the support system they have as champions. They understand the pressures and challenges that come with holding titles and lean on each other for motivation and reassurance.
(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)
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