10 Biggest AEW Success Stories (So Far)
6. Orange Cassidy
'Freshly Squeezed' has made waves across All Elite for his laconic character and high amount of banging matches. Wrestling the likes of Chris Jericho, PAC, and Cody Rhodes in high-profile encounters has allowed both the casual and hardcore fan to realise Cassidy isn't just a gimmick. He's also a cracking wrestler.
AEW have a genuine star on their hands. His nonchalant attitude isn't for everything, of course, but for those who do get it, they understand why wrestling needs characters like Orange Cassidy. Not everything needs to be taken as seriously as Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley. By allowing Cassidy to stand out on a roster also involving these huge stars is exactly the sort of vibe we've come to know from AEW.
Will he ever be the World Champion? Perhaps not. Not everyone needs the top title to be the top guy, though. Tomohiro Ishii has never been IWGP Heavyweight Champion, and yet, 'The Stone Pitbull' remains one of New Japan's top performers.
Comparing Cassidy to Ishii is in nowhere a fair comparison, however, it makes a valid point. As long as Orange Cassidy continues doing his thing, he'll remain in a high spot.