AEW Star Shares Insights on His Final Years in WWE: 'I Just Blame Myself'
Introduction
On November 23rd, 2022, Miro, an AEW star, appeared on the "SHAK Wrestling" podcast and provided rare insights into his final years in WWE.
Miro, formerly known as Rusev in WWE, was released from the company in April 2020 following a six-year tenure.
During his time in WWE, Miro achieved moderate success, holding the United States Championship once and the SmackDown Tag Team Championships twice.
Miro's WWE Departure
Miro has been outspoken about his dissatisfaction with his final years in WWE, particularly his booking.
"I just blame myself," Miro said on the podcast. "I should have been louder, I should have spoken up more. Because the storylines that I had the last two years were atrocious."
Miro specifically criticized a storyline involving a love triangle with Lana and Bobby Lashley, which he felt was disrespectful to his character.
Lack of Creative Input
Miro also expressed frustration with WWE's creative process, stating that he had little to no input in his storylines.
"I never got to pitch a single idea," Miro said. "I never got to say, 'Hey, I think my character should go this way.' It was always, 'This is what we're going to do with you, and you have to do it.'"
Miro believes that this lack of creative freedom stifled his growth as a performer.
AEW's Creative Freedom
In contrast to his WWE experience, Miro praised AEW for giving him more creative control over his character.
"Here [in AEW], I finally feel like I have a voice," Miro said. "I'm finally able to create something that I'm proud of."
Miro's newfound creative freedom has been evident in his AEW storylines, which have been more character-driven and less reliant on gimmicks.
Conclusion
Miro's candid comments shed light on the challenges he faced during his final years in WWE.
While he regrets not speaking up more, he is grateful for the opportunity to work in AEW, where he feels more valued and respected as a performer.
His story serves as a reminder that even in the high-stakes world of professional wrestling, it is important for performers to advocate for their creative vision and strive for a workplace where they feel fulfilled.
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