More on Johnny Gargano's Raw appearance, AEW/IMPACT
Added 2022-08-23 02:48:30 +0000 UTCJohnny Gargano returned to WWE, in a surprise on the August 22 Raw.
Gargano's name didn't appear on any rundowns ahead of the show as to keep the appearance secret. There was much of the talent that was there that didn't know, and much of production was not briefed on him appearing. When Gargano walked through backstage a few minutes before is when many people there found out.
We're told that WWE maintained continued interest in re-signing Johnny Gargano throughout his free agency period. During that process, we were told that the company was patient and respected Gargano's wishes and time off. Gargano was another name (obviously) that WWE thought they had a significantly higher chance of re-signing when Triple H gained power.
We haven't heard of any advanced negotiations between Gargano and All Elite Wrestling, and were told that IMPACT Wrestling was never a serious consideration. AEW sources when asked told us they didn't believe that Gargano was going to end up coming into the company throughout this year, though he did have several people in the company pushing for him.
Comments
I don't really understand why je would want to go to AEW and same with other free agents. I like and enjoy AEW along with WWE but a free agent sees the lack pf exposure with TV time. They always have that great moment when they introduce a new signing but then they can easily disappear and get lost in the shuffle.
Santo Colombo
2022-08-24 18:52:42 +0000 UTCAEW Does need Candace LaRae though, and not getting Johnny means, they aren't getting Candace. But even if they did get Candace, Tony would just screw it up because he has Zero interest in doing anything with the Women's division as displayed every single week on TV.
Raymond Slover
2022-08-23 14:56:04 +0000 UTCHow many WWE guys are WWE going to Sign. they should focus on building their own stars instead of relying former WWE guys.
Raymond Slover
2022-08-23 14:53:44 +0000 UTCHow many more HHH people was Tony going to sign? Lee, Swerve, TUE,…AEW didn’t need Gargano. They have enough people on their roster. Give me more Ethan Page before you give me Johnny Gargano.
Dave Stroble
2022-08-23 14:28:14 +0000 UTCTK does not need another short white guy who can wrestle in his company, Johnny Kickout was always going to re-sign with Trips
Lawrence Robinson
2022-08-23 11:28:14 +0000 UTCI wonder how long it'll take for InDex to make their in ring debut. They could have something really great if they put the tag titles on both women and men if Candice returns. Tony made a big deal about signing big names but should have focused on "HHH people". They are injecting all kinds of new life into the product. Keith Lee is probably the best of the guys HHH can't bring back for awhile.
Jeffrey Vander Logt
2022-08-23 07:56:47 +0000 UTC
