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Cody Rhodes, Marko Stunt, Lance Archer And Other AEW Stars React To AEW Signing Paul Wight
It was reported earlier today that Paul Wight, who previously competed in WWE as the Big Show, has signed a multi-year contract with AEW. Several wrestlers on the AEW roster have reacted to the news.
Cody Rhodes wrote on Instagram: “When I entered my first entitled-grizzled young vet phase(usually happens at the 2yr – 5yr – 7yr point), Big G gave me the reality check I sorely needed. I boldly told him I didn’t want to do comedy in our matches anymore, and he gently put his hand on my knee and said…”cool, then go get over please”. When I left WWE back in 2016…I blindly flew to Hollywood for a series of general meetings, the most important/prolific of which was set up by Big G. He’s many many things besides being one of the greatest wrestlers to ever do it, the most important to me…his value as a true and credible leader. A great model for all of us in AEW. Welcome @paulwight – oh…and he’s a damn babyface! (I think) @allelitewrestling @aewontnt”
Meanwhile, Wight himself wrote on his own account that he was ‘incredibly excited.’
You can see other reactions from Marko Stunt (who seems almost too excited for words), Lance Archer and others, below.
Incredibly excited !!!💪😎 https://t.co/h043IiIGSL
— Paul Wight (@PaulWight) February 24, 2021
Welcome to the team Little Guy Paul Wight https://t.co/QMpv2UPvw7
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) February 24, 2021
WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!???!?!?!!?!!?!?!?!?! HOW COULD YOU HIDE THIS FROM ME
I JUST PEED MYSELF HOLY SHIT HAHDJFMTNaiebdbsiwlsofirndjcijfdnowisvrueicnfjuedgsgh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/RMz0n88hRu
— Mr. Fun Size (@realmarkostunt) February 24, 2021
I’m shaking right now.
I mean that literally too.Welcome to the team Paul White ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xbyZw272IJ
— Mr. Fun Size (@realmarkostunt) February 24, 2021
@AEW @PaulWight #AEWDynamite #AEWDark pic.twitter.com/zSuqpHVA5d
— Mr. Fun Size (@realmarkostunt) February 24, 2021
WEEEEEELLLLLL….. ITS PAUL WIGHT!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥 https://t.co/u7rPuv6NSF
— Vlan Vngels (@Alan_V_Angels) February 24, 2021
Gotta give the people what they want https://t.co/ybWW231eu7
— Alex Reynolds (@YTAlexReynolds) February 24, 2021
WHAT?!?! Welcome to AEW @PaulWight 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 https://t.co/j2k9Zk9Yc2
— Anthony Bowens (@Bowens_Official) February 24, 2021
I can't wait for @PaulWight to hear me rap…
Also I need to kiss your hand, sir 😘
Damn it feels good to be Elite 🙂#MicDrop 🎤⬇️💥 https://t.co/bUfOZbPn5p
— ''Platinum'' Max Caster (@CasterShow) February 24, 2021
WEEEEELLLLLLLL it’s the BIG SWOLLLEEE…..
I mean BIG SHOOOWWWW!!
Eat your heart out #Swolemates https://t.co/GvEwaipzsZ
— Swolenko: Big Swole® (@SwoleWorld) February 24, 2021
One of the best in the biz and an all time favorite person of mine. 🥳 https://t.co/5BPWT1ei6I
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) February 24, 2021
welcome to the #GunnShow baby 😈@PaulWight pic.twitter.com/Iyu2rlghwT
— Austin Gunn (@theaustingunn) February 24, 2021
Hey jobbers…this is one of the GOOD guys in the biz! Welcome aboard brother @PaulWight #AEWDynamite
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) February 24, 2021
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