Clark Connors Compares His First Year In AEW To His First Year In NJPW

Clark Connors compares his first year in New Japan with All Elite Wrestling.

Earlier this year, Clark Connors started appearing frequently on AEW programming after signing with the promotion. He previously worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling from 2018 to 2026.

Speaking with TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Connors was asked about his first year in AEW vs. his first year in NJPW.

“My first year in Japan, I was doing a thousand squats a day and doing like Nakanishi’s laundry. I think whatever I’m doing now is better. Not getting paid fucking in Chonko. Now this year I couldn’t be happier. I think a lot of the American audience didn’t necessarily, if they knew who I am, it was from small little shots here and there. But, I got to show everybody that I am that dude. I’m proving it every week and weekend out with The Cut, with The Dogs, with [unintelligible], baby.”

At AEW Full Gear, Clark Connors and the rest of The Cut will be part of the Anarchy in the Arena match against Death Riders and The Conglomeration. The full lineup for the event is available here.

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