Cody Talks Recent AEW Signings, Social Media’s Importance

With AEW in full talent acquisition mode, Cody appeared on this week’s Jim Ross Report to discuss recent AEW signings.

While the star power of Cody, The Young Bucks, and Chris Jericho is certain to draw eyes to AEW, Cody says the company’s approach to finding talent is different than you might think.

“We’re looking for fresh, more than perhaps the equity garnered individual who’s popped around on various television shows already,” said Cody.

“We’re looking for someone who hasn’t been seen,” he continued. “That’s kind of the directive.”

Cody acknowledges the name value AEW already has on the roster but says he’s looking to mix in fresh faces with the already established pillars of the company.

“Of course there are folks like Chris Jericho, an absolute star, wrestling’s frigging rock star who’s done it all and seen it all, but I want to have the juxtaposition,” Cody says.

“Somebody on that level, with somebody who maybe our audience is seeing for the very first time ever.”

“I don’t want to say the next generation, it’s more this generation,” says Cody. “The disruptive, independent brands that you’re seeing pop up all around.”