Warhorse was able to “rule ass” safely as he made an appearance on AEW Dynamite several weeks back.
The St. Louis native spoke with Justin Poole of the local Riverfront Times and shared about his unique experience being on national television in the middle of a global pandemic. Warhorse touched upon AEW’s COVID-19 testing process, stating that it was very thorough. Quotes are below:
How did wrestling without fans affect your performance?
It made the whole experience a lot less nerve-wracking, but I do wonder what it would have been like wrestling in front of 10,000 rabid AEW fans.
Was it harder to go out and give 100 percent without the adrenaline boost of a live crowd?
It definitely took a bit to get in the zone, but once the pyro went off and my head started banging the adrenaline was right there where I needed it.
Were you required to take your temperature or agree to self-quarantine ahead of the show or anything of that nature?
They had us perform several tests. They also had mask requirements and specific zones for anyone who was awaiting tests to wait in before interacting with anyone on staff. The whole process was impressive to say the least.
Do you think more wrestling companies should try broadcasting shows without fans in attendance or would you prefer everyone sit tight and try to wait this thing out?
I think it’s based on region. Some areas have been hit harder than others. And some smaller companies may not be in a position to test in the same manner that AEW does, so there would always be a bigger risk for outbreaks. For now I think the no-crowd events are a great way to go.
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