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Will Ospreay Recruits Major AEW Star for United Empire Despite His Hesitation

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AI Story Summary

What happened?

Will Ospreay added Mike Bailey to his United Empire plans on the Sept. 23 episode of AEW Dynamite. The recruitment occurred in a backstage segment that involved Francesco Akira, and Bailey reportedly hesitated before ultimately agreeing to Ospreay's pitch. The move is presented as part of Ospreay expanding the United Empire presence in AEW.

Key Takeaways

Will Ospreay recruited Mike Bailey into United Empire on AEW Dynamite.
The recruitment took place during a backstage segment involving Francesco Akira.
Mike Bailey was hesitant before deciding to join.
This development is framed as part of Ospreay expanding United Empire in AEW.

AI Timeline

Ongoing

Will Ospreay pursuing expansion of United Empire in AEW.

Sept. 23, 2026

Backstage segment on AEW Dynamite featuring Ospreay and Francesco Akira unfolded.

Sept. 23, 2026 (later in segment)

Mike Bailey hesitated but ultimately agreed to Ospreay's recruitment pitch.

Aftermath

Bailey is presented as a new addition to United Empire on AEW programming.

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Sep 24, 1:46 AM

Will Ospreay Recruits Major AEW Star for United Empire Despite His Hesitation

WrestleZone • AEW

Will Ospreay has added a new name to his expanding United Empire plans in AEW, but the latest recruit didn’t exactly rush to say yes. “Speedball” Mike Bailey eventually made his decision on the Sept. 23 episode of AEW Dynamite. The recruitment came during a backstage segment involving Ospreay and Francesco Akira. Ospreay acknowledged Bailey’s […] The post Will Ospreay Recruits Major AEW Star for United Empire Despite His Hesitation appeared first on Wrestlezone.

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