Orange Cassidy made a name for himself on the independent scene before signing with AEW in 2019.
Though he wasn't part of the original All In, he was part of AEW Double or Nothing 2019 and announced as being "All Elite" ahead of the promotion's first pay-per-view. In just over five years, AEW has grown to the second-biggest promotion in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands on television and thousands in arenas and stadiums.
Speaking to Joe Mason of PA Times, OC credited The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson) with helping AEW get established and grow.
“I’ve known the Young Bucks for quite a while, they are the most genuine and honest people I’ve ever met,” Cassidy said. “They allowed me to join this ride. To see where it’s at in five years, it’s unheard of. We’re only five years in. The things we’re doing, three years in we went to Wembley Stadium and had the biggest show ever. I’m fortunate and proud. I wasn’t on the original roster, but I was one of the original people after the first crop of guys. Chucky T and (Trent Beretta) allowed me to get in on it with them. It’s so awesome to see where we come.”
Orange Cassidy is now looked at as one of the faces of AEW, whether he likes it or not.
Cassidy is set to appear on AEW Fight Night Dynamite.
