AEW star Will Ospreay recently discussed the importance of listening to fan criticism and reviews as a tool for self-improvement, stating his belief that “complacency kills.” During an appearance on the #JJRBTS Show, Ospreay explained how he processes feedback, even when it’s about his hair.
“They’re people that are watching the shows, so remove your ego,” Ospreay said. “If they’re going, ‘Well, I don’t like Will Ospreay’s matches because he doesn’t do this’ — one thing that really makes me laugh, we’ve just done that Dynamite [segment] when me and Hangman were face to face… That’s the best time I feel I’ve ever really talked on a microphone… and everyone’s going, ‘Oh, but his hair.’ I get it. I can’t control this hair, but I’ll take it. It’s a criticism and fair enough, they’re watching.”
He stressed his commitment to evolving as a performer. “I listen to review shows all the time because I want to get better at this and I want to be the guy for this, but I’m not going to be the guy if I’m just ‘No, I’m making my money now.’ Complacency kills. If you are complacent in this industry, you are not willing to evolve.”
