Will Ospreay Says ADHD Is a ‘Blessing & a Curse’ To Him as a Wrestler

Will Ospreay says that being diagnosed with ADHD allowed him to understand some of the things he struggles with as a performer. The AEW star spoke with Soundsphere Magazine ahead of AEW Redemption, and during the conversation Ospreay touched on his connection to fans as well as his ADHD diagnosis.

Ospreay was diagnosed with ADHD back in 2019 as well as being on the autism spectrum. He noted in the interview that it helped him understand his reactions to things better and how he used the diagnosis to help him in the ring. You can see the highlights below:

On UK Fans’ Reaction To Him:

“The UK fans understand my personality, they understand I’m a very cheeky person… I mean, my humour sometimes translates wrong even to the people in my country. But the best way that I can show authenticity is by being me.”

On Being Diagnosed With ADHD:

“It gave me clarity and an understanding of what I was going through, why I was so hyperactive and not in control of my emotions whatsoever. I’d have some really good days where I would lock in to the job, and then there’d be days where I would just shoot myself in the foot – publicly as well…
I’ve used this to really help my wrestling. But it’s a blessing and a curse.”