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EC3 is currently on the verge of looking for a new home, and there's one place that must surely be on his radar: AEW. Although their roster is already stacked, EC3 would be a welcome addition to the ranks. His look, his presence, his ability and star power surely ticks all the boxes for Tony Khan.
The former TNA World Heavyweight Champion didn't really get a fair crack on the main roster in WWE. The company reportedly soured on him early on and it appeared there was no way back for him. Thankfully, EC3 had already made a name for himself outside of WWE, and his stock is still exceedingly high.
His most recent gimmick has been about controlling your narrative. If that's the case, EC3 needs to make sure the next chapter of his narrative firmly has Tony Khan's signature on it.
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In this list, let's take a look at five reasons why EC3 should join AEW:
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#5 EC3 would get some creative control over his character in AEW
One thing that can be said about Tony Khan's AEW is that he allows his performers some degree of freedom to display their characters. It is a team effort by everyone involved at the promotion, and EC3 would be able to express himself and his gimmick.
EC3 has expressed in the past that his time at WWE was very micromanaged which resulted in a broken system that caused multiple failings:
"Yeah like with anything, it starts at the top, and I think the very very top is micromanaging [at an] extremely dangerous level where there is no trust in the Lieutenants, Majors, and Generals to do anything. Everything goes through the top and what the top’s inundated with. So much business gets lost, I believe you had EY (Eric Young) on here and you mentioned there’s a broken system. It seems like it," EC3 said. (h/t WrestleTalk)
Of course, EC3 would have been presented with a gimmick to portray on WWE television, but in AEW he would have to be able to present his. His "Control Your Narrative" gimmick would be explored and tried to be used to its full potential and that must be appealing to the man behind the gimmick.
At the end of the day, having some degree of control can make all the difference, and AEW would allow him that opportunity.
#4 AEW is run completely different from WWE
EC3 will have no problem with the inner workings of AEW. As previously mentioned, he would have some degree of control over his character, but also he would be walking into a positive atmosphere and a one team mentality that is a far cry from his time at WWE.
The former 24/7 Champion made it clear when he left WWE that he had lost a lot of passion for the business during his time on the main roster. If anything, AEW will reignite that fire in his belly just like the company has done with wrestlers like Bryan Danielson and CM Punk.
#3 EC3 would have some new and familiar faces as opponents
One thing that would no doubt be a standout reason for EC3 joining AEW would be the number of new and old opponents he would be able to face. He could lock horns once again with his former NXT mentor Bryan Danielson with the shackles finally off.
EC3 has never faced opponents such as Orange Cassidy, MJF and Kenny Omega. It would allow the heavyweight to tick off some matches he may not have been able to have elsewhere.
#2 AEW is a growing and evolving promotion
AEW was officially announced in January 2019 and the company has come on leaps and bounds ever since. President Tony Khan has spearheaded the ship, which is now seemingly considered the next rival to WWE.
The company continues to grow, securing TV deals around the world, expanding its production and talent roster and delivering some exceptional shows. EC3 could do himself a world of good by joining the AEW revolution.
#1 EC3 can find a home in AEW, but also still work for other promotions and business ventures outside wrestling
The great thing about working for AEW is that you are not completely tied down to the promotion. Many wrestlers have been allowed to continue their endeavors outside of the ring, giving more flexibility to the performer.
Whilst Ethan Carter III can find a home in the company, he can also continue to work on the independent scene. He would also not be restricted from working on other ventures outside of pro-wrestling. It's a win, win and surely a deal for EC3 that can't be beaten.
