CJ Perry Addresses Miro’s AEW Booking

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Former WWE star CJ Perry, who wrestled under the name Lana, has opened up about her husband Miro’s booking in AEW.

Miro, fka WWE’s Rusev, was released from the company on April 15, 2020 in the first major round of WWE releases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The popular star joined AEW that September. In recent months, Miro has indicated that he’s not happy with his current position on the AEW roster.

Perry spoke with Busted Open Radio about the way her husband is used in AEW, noting:

“I think there’s this illusion at AEW that the talent book the show, that was definitely the conversation. Like, ‘Oh, you go there, you’re going to basically become whatever you’re made of.’ But at the end of the day, (Tony Khan is) booking the show.

“Tony Khan, he has his favorites, and he’s going to push the favorites just like Vince would push his favorites, just like Hunter (Triple H) is going to push his people.”

“I feel Vince (McMahon) really valued him in that way and saw that. They hit heads a lot of times towards the end on creative differences; Vince really wanted him as a villain, and Miro really wanted to explore this new world.

“Again, I just take it like I do Hollywood like it’s casting … We’re hired talent, so if you really don’t like the person that you’re working for, then go start your own wrestling promotion. See how that goes for you.”

Miro’s appearances in AEW have been sporadic as of late, wrestling only one televised match since June.

Perry was released from WWE on June 2, 2021, and has yet to make an appearance for another major promotion.

Transcription courtesy of PWMania.

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