Will Ospreay looks back on his eventful year.
At AEW Full Gear 2023 on November 18, Will Ospreay was announced as AEW's newest signing. He stated that he would join the company after he finished up with NJPW. The signing marks the beginning of a new chapter in Ospreay's career, as he has been with NJPW for the past several years.
Ospreay took to Twitter/X and commented on signing with AEW.
I committed & bet on myself to never compromise on the things I treasure most in life and to paint my artwork the way I wanted it painted.
Now the thing I love will provide for the people I love.
There is no reason it can’t happen for you too.
Thank you.
Ospreay then posted a lengthy message in which he reflected on the year that he has had. He stated that it has been overwhelming.
This year I've been to 10 countries, wrestled in 8 of them. 48 flights. 69 matches with 1 left for the year (16.12). 4 tournaments. 5 losses. 9 promotions. Lowest attendance 180. Highest attendance 81,035.
I have worked tirelessly at the highest level I physically could to deliver on being "The Last World Beater".
But what I'm most proud of are; I was there for my Mrs when she was recovering from knee surgery, I took my step son on an aeroplane for the first time. We have had 2 family holidays together. We finished our kitchen. I've attended two weddings. I was there for my son's first day in school. I've never missed his or her birthdays.
My fear with this job are missing out on important things with family and I'm so happy that I've got to have so many moments where I can appreciate the people that love & support me just by showing up.
I have always found ways of making time with my family & friends. I've grown leaps and bounds to the man I once was before but whether it was sheer dumb luck or not compromising on that were important to me.
I'm filled with so much gratitude for everyone that has ever supported me, any company allowing me to be part of their team, for the opportunities presented & in the time I spend away from my family is going towards them to have a roof over our heads and food in our fridge.
You've all been part of a process of me finally becoming a man. So thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for everything.
Love you.
Chris Jericho called Will Ospreay's 2023 one of the greatest career years in wrestling that he has ever seen. Check out his comments here.
Will Ospreay has been advertised for NJPW Battle in the Valley 2024. More information is available here.
Fightful Select reported more information about Will Ospreay signing with AEW.
