Will Ospreay is no stranger to high-risk, adrenaline-fueled maneuvers. At AEW Revolution, he performed a daring Spanish Fly off the top of a steel cage, landing alongside his equally battered opponent, Kyle Fletcher. During an appearance on the “jjrbts” podcast, Ospreay shared that despite the danger, that moment helped create what he considers the greatest steel cage match in professional wrestling history.
Ospreay recounted, “I was like, ‘One of us is injured.’ That was the moment we committed fully, and everyone watching was like, ‘Whoa.’ To this day, no one has topped that cage match.” He also expressed pride in having pulled off the move in AEW, especially given the iconic history of the venue, formerly known as the Staples Center, which added prestige to the moment.
Shortly after the breathtaking Spanish Fly, Fletcher cried out in frustration. To end his rivalry with his former United Empire stablemate, Ospreay executed a Tiger Driver ’91 and pinned Fletcher. Weeks later, AEW showcased another steel cage match featuring Samoa Joe and AEW World Champion Jon Moxley on Dynamite.
Fan Take: This match showcases AEW’s commitment to blending high-risk athleticism with compelling storytelling, elevating the steel cage match to new heights. For fans, it highlights AEW’s ability to create historic moments that could redefine wrestling’s future landscape.
