Daniel Garcia has been a hot topic in the wrestling world, particularly after his decision to re-sign with AEW, which dashed rumors about a potential jump to WWE. With his contract set to expire in October, fans and industry insiders alike speculated about his future. Reports even indicated that WWE had serious interest in Garcia, with figures like Triple H and William Regal eager to bring him on board. However, during the October 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, Garcia made his decision clear: hes staying with AEW.
Garcias new deal with AEW is a 3-year contract, which includes a significant pay raise, reinforcing his position as one of AEWs future stars. But the most intriguing part of this saga is how WWE reacted internally to the news of Garcias choice.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE had been well aware that AEW offered Garcia a significantly higher deal than what they could have matched. Meltzer reported:
WWEs internal reaction seemed to be one of cautious optimism initially, as they believed Garcias contract negotiations were still open-ended. Some even speculated that Garcia could have been positioned to defeat MJF had he signed with AEW sooner. However, once it became apparent that Garcia was leaning toward AEWs offer, WWE appeared to accept the outcome, acknowledging that AEWs lucrative deal was hard to turn down.
Garcias re-signing with AEW ends months of speculation and signals his commitment to the promotion where he believes he belongs. WWEs interest in him, coupled with their inability to secure his services, demonstrates the high regard in which Garcia is held across the wrestling industry.
What do you think of WWEs reaction to Daniel Garcia re-signing with AEW? Do you think he made the right choice staying with AEW? Let us know in the comments below!
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