The feud between former partners Ortiz and Santana was marked by a particularly brutal match on AEW Rampage. Speaking on the Wombreezy podcast, Ortiz confirmed that the tension and physicality in the ring were legitimate.
Real-Life Issues
When asked about the match, Ortiz was candid about the real-life issues between him and his former partner. “Yeah. I mean, there’s obviously issues that’s no secret between us, and we kind of just left it out in the ring,” he said.
He confirmed that the stiff shots in the match were not just for show. “Some of those hits were potatoes, for sure. I even rocked my eardrum”.
Ortiz explained the motivation behind the aggressive style, chalking it up to unresolved feelings. “That was just us still working, just working really snug with each other, just because, you know, there’s some saltiness there”.
Working It Out
Ortiz noted that while internet fans were aware of the drama, he said, “I don’t think it was explained well on television, so some of the live crowd may not have understood the full context.”
Ultimately, he said the match served as a form of catharsis for them to deal with their animosity in their own way. “That was just us working out our shit in the wrestling world,” he stated.
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