David Otunga isn’t holding back in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani. The former WWE Superstar and Harvard-trained lawyer boldly stated that WWE has previously stolen his creative ideas and managed to do so legally.
Discussing his potential return to wrestling, Otunga shared that he has a creative pitch capable of revolutionizing the wrestling industry. However, he’s hesitating to reveal it publicly due to fear of idea theft. He explained that WWE owns his intellectual property and, under his contract, has legal rights to anything he creates.
Otunga described his ideal comeback not just as another competitor but as a lasting character, similar to a figure like Paul Heyman — though with an added edge of physical capability. He hinted that his concept involves a faction and promises to be unlike anything wrestling has seen before, emphasizing that it’s a strong story idea that could work across any wrestling promotion.
He is keeping the pitch under strict wraps and insists he would only present it under solid legal protection, mentioning the need for a non-disclosure agreement. Despite his openness to returning, Otunga clearly remembers how WWE has handled his creative input and highlights the challenges surrounding WWE’s intellectual property policies — an area in which he is notably knowledgeable.
Fans are now left to wonder whether Otunga should bring his innovative ideas to AEW or wait until WWE offers more equitable treatment. What’s your take, and who would you envision in his dream faction?
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Fan Take: This revelation from David Otunga sheds light on the ongoing issues wrestlers face regarding creative ownership in WWE, a topic that resonates deeply with fans who value innovation and fairness in the sport. If Otunga’s ideas come to life — whether in WWE or elsewhere — it could signal a fresh wave of storytelling that challenges the wrestling status quo.
