Over the past few years, Willow Nightingale has become one of the top stars in AEW’s women’s division. This past August he defended the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mercedes Mone at All In and although he lost, it still marked the biggest match of his career. Appearing “The Mickey and Kenny Show” Mick Foley asked Nightingale what the pressure of performing on such a big stage is like.
“So I sometimes deal with a little bit of imposter syndrome, where I’m like, “I don’t know how I got into this position, I don’t know what I’m doing here, how I got here,” he replied. “One of the ways I counter that is, sometimes when I’m going out or the night before a big show…I’ll say to myself, “You wouldn’t be in this position by accident. No one would let that happen by mistake, so clearly you’re doing something right to get you here.”
Nightingale admitted that she also suffered injuries during the games, including a broken arm, going into that particular show. However, it’s the internal struggle that can often be more difficult to manage, with Nightingale describing injury as more of a “logistical” issue to deal with.
“Sometimes it’s just like that. “I’m a world champion and that’s pretty crazy. Now I’m wrestling on our biggest show in the biggest stadium in the UK. How am I going to do that?” And really, that’s something I just have to remind myself, like, “After all, it’s my job.” I am a professional wrestler.”
Despite the recent injury, Nightingale has remained active in the ring since losing the title. He wrestled Thekla in a number one contender’s match at AEW All Out, but fell short and then participated in the match. AEW Grand Slam. France.
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