Nick Aldis discusses his comeback to IMPACT Wrestling.
Aldis, a two-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, announced his departure from the organization in November 2022. NWA President Billy Corgan openly revealed his difficulties with Aldis, who subsequently opened up about his experience working for him. The former TNA World Heavyweight Champion made his IMPACT debut on April 16 at the IMPACT Rebellion pay-per-view. He joined the commentary team before of the world title bout, which Steve Maclin won by defeating KUSHIDA. After the bell, Aldis confronted Maclin, who had attacked IMPACT President Scott D’Amore.
Aldis talked about his thoughts on his return to IMPACT on Filter Free Popcast’s ( Filter Free Network ) Legends, Let’s Rethink This, and expressed his thanks for the opportunity.
We had been chatting back and forth for a little while now, IMPACT and I, and then the opportunity presented itself, and we were all very much on the same page, and we were all excited about it. So then we shook hands, and we made an agreement, and I was set to start at Rebellion. Obviously people know that Josh Alexander got hurt, and obviously Mickie [James] got hurt, so there was a lot of sort of speculation and extenuating circumstances anyway, but it sort of tied in quite well because it was agreed upon that I would come back and immediately state my intention to be in the mix for the world title. So it was a very fun way to get stuck in. I’m tremendously grateful to IMPACT for showing that sort of level of respect. So now the responsibility is mine to prove them right.
Nick Aldis on Legends Let’s Rethink This
When the subject of a viable match with Maclin came up, Aldis mentioned that the seed had been sown at IMPACT Rebellion. He highlighted what it’s like to be in Maclin’s shoes, as someone who is given the chance to show himself at the main event level.
“I think that seed has been planted, and I’m actually getting sort of my first in-person experience with Steve Maclin, so it’s very cool to sort of get to be there for his big opportunity, his level up moment because I was remember what it was like to get the shot, getting the world title. It’s a very key point in your career. It’s time to get serious and to realize that you’ve got an opportunity here to sort of establish yourself for a long time to come, but it’s on you now to deliver the goods at that main-event level,”
Nick Aldis on Legends Let’s Rethink This
h/t Fightful
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