Clark Connors was put in a tough position at NJPW x AEW Forbidden 2022 when he replaced Tomohiro Ishii on short notice against Malakai Black, PAC, and Miro.
The four-way bout was to crown the first-ever AEW All-Atlantic (AEW International) Champion.
Speaking to Jeremy Lambert & SP3 on In The Weeds, Connors was asked about being a late entrant into the match.
"When I started wrestling, my first gimmick on the indies was ‘The Hybrid’ Clark Connors. I could do a little bit of everything, speed, strength, being smart, whatever the fuck it is. It’s always been true. I don’t like to put myself into one box. As a professional wrestler, all the best who have ever done it, are similar in that. They can do a little bit of comedy, they can make you cry in the main event, they can do backflips or power moves. That’s a trait that I’ve always seen myself in any world they need me. At Forbidden Door, when Ishii was out, it was short notice. In that type of match, I’m an unknown versus three of the most established and highest paid stars in AEW. To go in there and get myself over in a certain way or wrestle a certain way to beat those guys, I can find what is needed for any match, any segment, any opportunity. I take pride in that. That’s a mark of being a phenomenal pro wrestler. It’s not just about wins and losses and where you are on the card. It’s about being able to go out there and doing what is needed of you and doing it better than anyone else can do it," he said.
Connors is set to compete in the JCW Jersey J-Cup, facing Arez in the first round.
Both nights of the JCW Jersey J-Cup will air on Triller+. Fans can learn more by clicking here.
Fans can watch the full interview with Clark in the video above.
