In May 2023, Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis, known collectively as Aussie Open, officially joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Initially coming in as a tag team, Fletcher quickly rose to prominence as a singles competitor by defeating Dustin Rhodes on the July 31st episode of AEW Clash and recently capturing his first AEW TNT Championship. Before committing to AEW, Fletcher was reportedly approached by WWE, which surprised him. In a recent interview with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Fletcher expressed confidence that joining AEW was the best decision for their careers, praising Tony Khan’s environment and support. He described WWE’s outreach as unexpected but felt validated in his choice to grow within AEW. Fletcher is set to defend his TNT Championship tonight on AEW Clash.
Fan Take: This development highlights AEW’s growing appeal as a major platform for wrestlers seeking more creative freedom and opportunities. WWE fans should watch closely, as rising stars like Kyle Fletcher proving their worth on AEW stages could intensify competition and storytelling across both promotions, ultimately benefiting the wrestling world as a whole.
