Top WWE offical admits feeling “a little bit betrayed” before the launch of AEW following his match with Cody Rhodes

All In 2018 saw the clash between Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Top WWE offical admits feeling “a little bit betrayed” before the launch of AEW following his match with Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis (via Alamy and Reddit)

Professional wrestling is a business, and businesses have all the concepts of rise and fall, bitterness, and resentment. The same was the case during the inception of AEW. As revealed by SmackDown GM Nick Aldis, he felt disheartened before the launch of AEW after having a match with Cody Rhodes at All In 2018.

Speaking on Inside The Ropes, Aldis revealed that when he came to know that everyone performing at All In, was familiar with each other, he felt a feeling of disappointment. They were even sure of creating AEW and had plans for the future as well. The SmackDown GM referred to the feeling as ‘betrayal’ in his interview. However, he added that it was a minute feeling that didn’t affect his performance against Cody Rhodes. He called that match the ‘real’ main event of the show.

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In 2018, Tony Khan organized a house show called All In. It is considered the inception of AEW. Aldis competed against the American Nightmare at the show. However, Rhodes achieved superstardom thereafter, whereas Aldis was ignored as an afterthought. In 2023, WWE signed the former NWA Heavyweight Champion in WWE, who has been working as an official currently.

I felt a little bit betrayed when I found out that they were all familiar, they were all aware of Tony Khan and they’d been sort of plotting this thing (AEW). As we progressed a couple of months forward, it was clear it was a done deal.
Nick Aldis felt the betrayal at All In 2018

The match between Aldis and Rhodes was a spectacular bout that showed the incredible abilities of the two stars. Cody became the face of the AEW thereafter for the next few years. It is going to be interesting to see if the two stars ever go face-to-face in WWE. Fans would cherish the moment and remember their classic showdown at All In.

Nick Aldis expressed the possibility of working as a wrestler

Nick Aldis has been doing an incredible job as a WWE official right now. Fans love him on the screen as the SmackDown GM, and they love his chemistry with other stars as well. However, there is always a possibility of him working as a wrestler in WWE. Recently, he talked about this in an interview, catering to the question of the fans.

Nick Aldis as SmackDown GM and as a wrestler
Nick Aldis as SmackDown GM and as a wrestler (via WWE and Metro UK)

Speaking on Inside The Ropes, Aldis stated that he wants to be an important part of WWE. Therefore, being an official is the best thing. Besides that, he also revealed that he has only scratched the surface of his character in WWE. Hence, there is always a possibility of him wrestling.

I want to be a significant part of WWE programming. I really love where things are at for me at the moment. I think we've really only scratched the surface. At the same time, there doesn't need to be any rush to do any of those things.
Nick Aldis comments on his wrestling part in WWE

Moroever, he has a rich history with stars like LA Knight and Cody Rhodes. In essence, his chemistry with Roman Reigns is also very appreciated by WWE Universe. It is going to be interesting to see the future of the WWE Official in his stint from here onwards.

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