While a number of “old school” wrestlers don’t see the appeal in Cassidy as a performer, Roberts seems to be a fan. While discussing Archer’s dominance over the AEW International Champion, Roberts was willing to concede that Cassidy held his own and helped put on a great show.

“I know Cassidy knows that he was overmatched,” Roberts said. “I heard him say it, you know? ‘What have I got myself into? I don’t need to be in here.’ Those were the words that were coming out of Cassidy’s mouth. I will give him this — Cassidy turned out to be a formidable opponent. He had a couple of bright spots. Nothing that he could sustain, though. They were short and brief, and then the monster would wake up and come back on him.”

Roberts then quickly turned back to praising his onscreen associate. From everything the WWE Hall of Famer has to say about Archer, it’s clear that Roberts sees big things ahead for the former IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.

“I thought it was an exciting match. It had a lot to it,” Roberts stated. “[I’m] very proud to say Lance is my man, and [I’m] still very proud to say that. Again, he is a monster and beyond. One of these days, he’s gonna get the shot that he needs, and look out world — the monster has arrived.”