The belief in WWE is surprise regarding Claudio Castagnoli signing with the AEW.
This past week, its been a busy one for Claudio Castagnoli. Debuting at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door to face Zack Sabre Jr, he would also join the Blood And Guts field this past Wednesday, winning both matches. Claudio spoke at length about signing with the promotion in the post Forbidden Door media scrum.
Per The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it appears the reaction to Claudio’s AEW debut was one of surprise in the WWE:
A lot of talent in WWE was shocked that Claudio Castagnoli signed with AEW, based on the size of the offer WWE gave him.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Time will tell how Claudio’s career in AEW will continue to grow, but for now it looks like he is on the fast track to success within the promotion.
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