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AEW President Tony Khan added yet another star to his ever-growing roster this week. In light of Komander's signing, Dave Meltzer gave his take on why the star chose All Elite Wrestling despite the reported interest from WWE.
WWE recently acquired Dragon Lee, who notably wrestled in All Elite Wrestling last year. Following this, rumors were reported that the promotion had an interest in Komander after his Dynamite debut, and some believed he might follow Dragon Lee.
During a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer pointed out that WWE had an interest in both Jay White and Komander and contemplated why the Luchador chose AEW over the Stamford-based promotion.
“Komander really made sense because AEW generally offers far more to guys of that level as WWE would be expected to put him on an NXT deal with the idea that if you do make the main roster, you’ll get good money, and there’s no guarantee of that main roster, and probably not for years."
Additionally, Meltzer pointed out that WWE's recent signing of Dragon Lee has delegated him to NXT for now. But the veteran also stated that Lee will likely end up getting more screen time than Komander will get in All Elite Wrestling.
Missed out on last week's All Elite Wrestling Rampage? Catch up with the results before tonight's show right here.
Despite some criticism from fans online, Komander seems to be grateful to be in AEW
A handful of fans online have unfortunately turned Komander's signing into another chapter of the AEW vs. WWE war. Some have already claimed that he's made a mistake, while others have praised the move. Either way, the star himself seems nothing short of grateful.
Shortly before his match against Jay White on Dynamite this week, the 24-year-old star took to social media to express his gratitude for the opportunity.
"It was inevitable to hold back my tears when I saw this, it is a dream come true, I am very happy and above all very grateful for this opportunity, I will continue fighting for my dreams and giving my best. Gracias @AEW Gracias señor @TonyKhan," Komander tweeted.
Unfortunately, the star was unsuccessful in his match against Jay White, but there are likely many more opportunities waiting for him down the road.
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