On December 7th, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) fans bid farewell to the well-loved comedic interview series "Hey! (EW)" hosted by RJ City, which ran for four years. Throughout the series, City regularly engaged with AEW wrestlers and behind-the-scenes personnel. He shared that after interviewing so many guests, he found the options less appealing over time.
City explained on AEW Unrestricted, "I think I hit the limit and thought, ‘This is where it ends.’ We completed four years and 165 episodes. As I mentioned in the final episode, we reached a point where we decided to say no more. Getting guests is tough, and at this stage, I’m unsure if I want to invite guests again or do another Eddie Kingston show. But some people think the follow-ups aren’t as good as the first time."
During its run, the show featured entertaining talks with notable names such as former AEW World Champion "Hangman" Adam Page, former AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida, Jamie Hayter, TNT Champion Mark Briscoe, Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, and others. The concluding episode had special lighting, extra editing, and appearances from Eddie Kingston, Renee Paquette, AEW CEO Tony Khan, and the humorous "CEO" Mercedes Mohn, who awkwardly wandered onto the empty set.
City reflected, "Growing older has taught me it’s okay to feel sadness about endings. It’s good to finish something and appreciate it, ending while things are still great. After securing sponsorship from CNN for Tony Shaloub’s ‘Breaking Bread,’ I felt it was time to retire this project. For me, it couldn’t end on a better note."
If quoting, please credit "AEW Unrestricted" by Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Fan Take: This marks the end of a unique voice and a creative platform within AEW’s community that fans have cherished for years. The conclusion of "Hey! (EW)" may open doors for fresh content ideas, reflecting the evolving landscape of wrestling entertainment while honoring the legacy RJ City built.
