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Orange Cassidy Credits Tony Khan for Changing His Life Forever, His Genuine Passion for the Business

June 6, 2026 | Posted by Jeffrey Harris
AEW Dynamite Orange Cassidy 2-19-25 Image Credit: AEW

AEW star and World Trios Champion Orange Cassidy spoke to WKBN’s Youngstown News ahead of tonight’s live edition of Collision in the city. Cassidy spoke about his journey to AEW, boss Tony Khan, and more. Below are some highlights:

Orange Cassidy on Getting Into Wrestling

“I was always into it. I tried it one day and thought, ‘I guess I could do this.’ I just never stopped.”

On Getting to AEW

“It took a really long time. I was able to figure out who I am right now. I started traveling around the whole country until AEW came about. I jumped in the car with my friend, Chuck Taylor, who I was living with at the time, and decided that I wanted to get on this national show, and here I am,” Cassidy said.

Orange Casssidy on Tony Khan

“He changed my life forever. I’ve never met someone more passionate and genuine about professional wrestling than him. I’m glad that the guy who makes decisions in AEW is a wrestling fan.”

His Message to Graduating Seniors

“You have to find out whatever makes you unique and then utilize that and make yourself indisposable. Because the thing that you offer, no one else can.”

Cassidy is expected to appear on this weekend’s edition of AEW Collision, which is being held at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Tonight’s show airs live on TNT starting at 8:00 pm ET. It will also be simulcast on HBO Max.