Harwood then noted how he now feels better than he’s ever felt, and that he and Wheeler even feel like they no longer care if fans believe they’re the greatest tag team of all time or not. “But if you’re going to have that conversation, you have to have us in there. And that makes me feel like I’ve done something because I always said wrestling has done so much for me.”

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Harwood also explained that his headspace in the industry and AEW are great. “The trajectory is going up, we had a little rocky patch there for a while with some things that happened, but I think the company now is closer than it’s ever been. We have leadership, we have — everybody has a bond, we’re all working together to make AEW the best promotion possible.”

Despite this, he claims that the most important space he’s seen improvement in is his family life, and that things between him and his wife, Maria, are better than ever. “Her and I are equals, this whole — that’s what it is — this partnership, and although I’m the one bringing in the money, I wouldn’t be bringing in the money if I didn’t have her support and the things she does at home.” Unfortunately, Harwood is currently out indefinitely due to injury, so until his recovery, FTR will have to take a backseat while he prepares for his return.

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