AEW Star Not Using Wrestling As A Stepping Stone

One AEW star has claimed that the wrestling business is not a stepping stone to wider success in the entertainment world.

Former AEW World Champion MJF is enjoying the fruits of his labour as he is currently absent from the ring to film another movie. That came after The Salt of the Earth landed roles in both The Iron Claw and Happy Gilmore 2.

Many top wrestling stars, such as Batista, John Cena, and The Rock, have parlayed their in-ring success into successful careers in Hollywood. But one AEW star has claimed they’re not looking to do the same, despite their own experience of the entertainment world.

Harley Cameron Committed To AEW

Speaking with TV Insider, Harley Cameron discussed her entertainment background and explained why she doesn’t see wrestling as a stepping stone to get back to that world:

A hundred per cent. A lot of people do have in their mind that perhaps wrestling could be a gateway to something else for them. For me, it’s reversed because I’ve had a very fruitful career in entertainment. I’ve seen that side of things.

It’s not that I don’t proactively do it, but wrestling is not a stepping stone for me. Wrestling is the focus and the passion. I still actively get to perform in other industries. I’m always performing as a singer, actor, musician, and I do comedy. I get to do all that now.

We’re really lucky we get to do external projects while working at AEW, which is one of the amazing things Tony lets us do. I think that’s why it’s very evident that my focus is on wrestling because I’ve done a lot of other stuff. It’s fun and I still enjoy it, but nothing makes me feel what wrestling does.