EC3 Reveals Condition for Working With AEW

C3 isn’t shutting the door on working with AEW — but he made it clear it would have to be on his terms creatively.

While speaking with Jasmine St. Claire on the Crazy Train Podcast, EC3 was asked directly whether he would ever consider working with AEW. Instead of ruling it out, he made it clear he’s open to doing business — but only if the situation makes sense for his character and long-term direction. He explained that his past experiences taught him the importance of staying true to the identity he has built as EC3, rather than jumping into something that doesn’t align with his vision.

“I would work — I would explore business with anybody. But I feel that like there was an opportunity in the past when I left WWE and it kind of creatively didn’t work out.”

EC3 continued by clarifying that he isn’t demanding total control, but he does believe performers should have a voice in how their characters are presented if they’re expected to make those roles believable.

“Would I? Yes, under circumstances… and it’s not like wrestlers are insane when they talk about creative control of a character. You can’t have creative control if you’re in the game — it’s impossible. But influence and direction… because if you’re creating something, a character, portraying it, it has to be realistic to you.”

He added that maintaining the identity he has built over the years would be the key factor in any future opportunity, especially if talks with another major company ever took place.

“So if I can maintain who I am as EC3 — the integrity and the logic behind it — 100%. But I don’t think that would be the case.”

EC3’s comments show that while the possibility of working with AEW isn’t off the table, he’s not willing to jump into just any situation without confidence that his character would be handled the right way. In a business where creative direction can make or break momentum, that stance could shape where he lands next.

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