Omos’ victory over Rey Mysterio at AAA TripleMania 34 Night time One received loads of folks speaking, but it surely wasn’t simply because he earned his approach again into AAA. The post-match assault additionally drew comparisons to some of the memorable moments of Paul Wight’s profession, and now the previous WWE and AEW star has shared his ideas on seeing the spot recreated.
After defeating Mysterio to have his AAA suspension lifted, Omos wasn’t completed. He attacked the WWE Corridor of Famer after the match, ultimately lifting Rey whereas he was strapped to a backbone board and chokeslamming him by means of a desk. The second instantly reminded followers of Huge Present hurling Mysterio into a hoop put up whereas he was strapped to a backboard throughout their well-known WWE rivalry.
Throughout a digital signing with Signed By Superstars on October 4, Wight was requested about Omos recreating the spot. Whereas he didn’t appear upset about it, he made it clear he’d already seen the comparisons. Wight then laughed it off by saying he views it as a praise greater than anything.
“I already noticed it after they tried to repeat it. That they had someone else do my spot. So I used to be like, ‘Ehh,’ you already know? What’s it? Imitation is the most effective type of flattery or no matter.”
The unique second between Huge Present and Rey Mysterio has remained some of the replayed visuals of their rivalry for years, so it didn’t take lengthy for followers to note the similarities when Omos recreated it at TripleMania. Whereas Wight acknowledged the comparability, he didn’t seem bothered by it and as a substitute appeared to understand that certainly one of his signature moments remains to be memorable sufficient to encourage a contemporary model.
What did you consider Omos recreating Paul Wight’s iconic spot with Rey Mysterio, and which model do you suppose was extra memorable? Tell us within the feedback.
