This Star Only Found Out About AEW Debut While In Catering

This Star Only Found Out About AEW Debut While In Catering AEW

A popular independent wrestler has revealed what led to his AEW Dark: Elevation match against Powerhouse Hobbs in November 2021.

Appearing on Fightful’s Spotlight, Dan the Dad told Jeremy Lambert and Stephen Jensen that it came about through:

“Just making connections, getting within the circulation of the talent that is invited to TV.”

AEW regularly uses independent wrestling talent for both AEW Dark and AEW Dark: Elevation, but it’s more than just grabbing anyone who is available.

Dan explained that for AEW:

“That was their first loop of Kansas City and St. Louis.

“Obviously, I’m in St. Louis, it was easy to get to those.

“It was nice to get my name thrown in there by some friends I have on the roster.”

Reflecting on the experience itself, Dan said:

“Luckily, didn’t screw it up too bad, so I came back a few more times, hopefully, more in the future.”

Whilst Dan the Dad may be a name that was thrown into the mix, Dan is pragmatic about what this means for himself and other independent wrestlers, explaining:

“Luckily, I’ve been around the Indies enough that everyone else who has a job can maybe someday help me get up there too.

“I’m just thankful for anyone who has gone to bat for me with any sort of situation like that.

“It’s not easy to get a foot in the door anywhere these days.

“Lucky enough to get on the list, and even if you’re on the list and you’re there, there is no guarantee that you have a match or anything to do that day.” 

And, as for how he found out about his match against Powerhouse Hobbs, Dan revealed:

“The day of, lucky enough to be told…I remember I was sitting in catering,

“I didn’t think I was doing anything that day, but I got a text, ‘they’re looking for you down here.’

“I said, ‘What are you talking about?’

“‘You have a match with Hobbs.’

“‘Oh, nobody told me.’

“I had to run out of catering with like a piece of shrimp in my mouth.

“Luckily, it went well.”

Since his debut, Dan the Dad has appeared on AEW Dark: Elevation two more times.

He was also a part of the Twenty-on-One Handicap Elimination match against Wardlow on the AEW Dynamite Road Rager 2022.

Transcript from Fightful

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