AEW Unbothered by GCW Drama as Matt Cardona Steps into ROH Spotlight

The drama surrounding Matt Cardona’s high-stakes ROH World Championship match against Chris Jericho at Final Battle continues to unfold—but don’t expect AEW to care about mending fences with GCW. In a revealing update, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select weighed in on the speculation during a Q&A session.

When asked if Cardona’s ROH involvement was a way for AEW to smooth things over with GCW after recent controversies, Sapp delivered a blunt response: “AEW doesn’t give a sh*t about mending fences with GCW.”

Cardona’s upcoming clash with Jericho at Final Battle has sparked plenty of chatter, especially after GCW Owner Brett Lauderdale expressed his excitement for the match and teased potential collaborations between AEW and GCW in the future. “It will be a fun atmosphere at The Hammerstein Ballroom for AEW, and I think things may have just gotten a little more interesting for GCW’s return to The Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19th,” Lauderdale said.

However, Sapp’s comments make it clear that AEW’s partnership priorities don’t include GCW, despite Cardona’s dual involvement with both promotions.

As Cardona prepares to challenge Jericho for the ROH World Championship in one of the most anticipated matches of Final Battle, the focus remains on the in-ring action rather than backstage politics.

What do you think about Sean Ross Sapp’s bold comments on AEW and GCW? Does this impact your excitement for Final Battle? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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