Insight with Chris Van Vliet Kyle Fletcher Is Wrestling's Next Big Star, AEW, Will Ospreay, TNT Championship, Hangman Page
Dec 16, 2025
Kyle Fletcher, a rising star in AEW, discusses his impressive breakout year, including his TNT Championship reign and hair-raising matches with Will Ospreay. He shares the significance of shaving his head for storytelling and his signature pink gear. Fletcher reveals his creative journey, transitioning from tag team to singles wrestling, and the importance of authentic promos. He also speaks about his wrestling inspirations, dream opponents like Samoa Joe, and sets his sights on becoming the greatest of all time, showcasing passion and relentless ambition.
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Focus On The Next Week, Not The Hype
- Kyle still processes his breakout year by focusing week-to-week instead of dwelling on the momentum.
- He credits approaching every opportunity present-moment style for how the successes accumulated.
Shaving Head As A Defining Turn
- Kyle Fletcher describes shaving his head live as a definitional moment to shed his old identity and step out of Will Ospreay's shadow.
- He calls it nerve-wracking but says the live promo beforehand was crucial to making the moment land.
Authenticity Makes Promos Believable
- Kyle emphasizes that emotions must be felt genuinely to make promos resonate with audiences.
- He links authentic feeling to believability and stronger crowd connection.