Shelton Benjamin wants to work with some of AEW's top stars, and he says the door is open.
WWE released Shelton Benjamin in a wave of cuts in September 2023, and the former WWE United States Champion has often been linked to AEW, as fans want to see him mix it up with the company's roster.
Speaking with Jamal Niaz at For The Love of Wrestling (via Monopoly Events), Shelton Benjamin was asked whether there were some competitors on the AEW roster that he wanted to face.
“Okada, while I worked alongside him in New Japan, we never actually had a match. So I would love to work with Okada. Obviously, I would love to work with Will Ospreay because I think that guy’s phenomenal. I’ve been watching him for years. People call me athletic, but he does stuff that I couldn’t even, it would put me in traction if I even tried some of the moves he does, but I would love to work with him. I think it could be a lot of fun. So those names are at the top of my list. But obviously, I mean, I enjoy what I do, I love what I do, and I can pretty much mesh with anybody, so it’s just a matter of what they think. But as far as AEW goes, that door’s open. My door is open. I haven’t eliminated any possibilities as of yet," Shelton Benjamin said.
Likewise, when asked about whether AEW All In at Wembley Stadium was potentially on his radar, Benjamin noted that it could be, but the ball was in AEW's court.
“It could be. Again, the ball’s really in their court. But like I said, it’s pro wrestling, so you never know what’s gonna happen," Benjamin said.
Fightful Select recently reported that Shelton Benjamin has had contact with AEW, and they have discussed him making potential appearances.
Shelton Benjamin is set to face Josh Alexander at Prestige Wrestling's Alive or Just Breathing event. More information is available here.
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