Rikishi comments on Miro's return to the ring.
On February 10, 2025, Miro was released from AEW. The former TNT Champion followed that up with his in-ring return only a few weeks later, losing to Alberto El Patron at a Qatar Pro Wrestling event.
Now, fans are speculating on Miro's future in wrestling, with some saying that he should make a return to AEW. On the latest episode of his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi encouraged Miro to go back to WWE.
“Go back home. He’s experienced the vibes in AEW, he got his money. I’m sure it was probably the easiest money he’s ever made [laughs], the scheduling is not like WWE’s. But sometimes, it’s not about money. It’s about an atmosphere. You want to work in an atmosphere where you feel like, ‘I can’t wait to go to work.’"
Then, Rikishi continued on and praised Miro for being a smart kid and understanding the business.
"At the end of the day, Miro’s gonna do what he wants to do. He’s a smart kid. He understands the game, he understands the politicking of the business. He’s not a guy for you to run over or a guy to try to work, meaning politically, in the game because he’s just too smart. He was well-taught, and he can see things coming a mile away. But at the end of the day, the best thing that I see, Miro, he needs to be home with the WWE because he’s just a great, great performer. He’s a great asset that he can be to the company, being a heel or babyface. Either way, the WWE Universe, they embraced Miro, Rusev back then. It’s because his work, his work ethic out there, it’s just on point. Everything he does is vicious, everything he does is believable. So yeah, I think Miro, if you’re listening, this is your coach, this is your mentor. It’s time to go back home, son. It’s time to go back home. It’s time for Miro to go home to the WWE."
Elsewhere in the interview, Rikishi said that he considers Naomi to be the best black female wrestler of all time. Check out his full comments here.
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