Parker Boudreaux, who had runs in both WWE NXT and All Elite Wrestling, recently shared his gratitude for the opportunities he received in both major companies. The powerful young wrestler, who competed as Harland in NXT and was a member of The Trustbusters in AEW, reflected on his unique path into professional wrestling. Unlike many wrestlers who spend years on the independent circuit, Boudreaux was thrust onto national television early in his career, and he believes he handled those opportunities well, despite his relative inexperience in the ring. His comments highlight a professional and appreciative perspective, even after being released from both promotions.
Speaking with SoCal Val for a WrestlingNews.co interview, Boudreaux discussed his journey and his feelings about the promotions he’s worked for.
“For the most part, a lot of people come from the independent scene where they’re grinding 15, 20, 25 years before they even get a shot. For me to get a shot without wrestling or coming right out of my sport, being elevated at that platform to be on TV within three or four months when I’m on NXT and I didn’t even know how to wrestle. I think I handled the opportunity really well, that’s why I can never say anything bad about WWE, AEW, or anybody that I work for because they all gave me great opportunities. I was so young and new to the business. I’m grateful for the opportunities I had in WWE, AEW, and everywhere else and I hope to really work with them again in the future as well.”
He also reflected on his unexpected WWE release in 2022.
“It was probably the most blindsiding thing that I’ve had to deal with pro wrestling wise but I know that it’s the pro wrestling business. Maybe I didn’t know when I got release because I was so young still, but obviously I understand now that it’s the pro wrestling business. People can get released and hired in a week or two, that’s just how it is. In the moment, no, I didn’t fully understand but once I got released and I stayed in the business throughout AEW and all of these other countries, I fully understand that it’s the pro wrestling business and it could be any reason. I never got an exact reason, my thing was budget cuts but I have no idea. For the most part, I thought I was doing everything right and that’s why I could never say anything bad about WWE or AEW or anything like that, they gave me amazing opportunities to be on amazing and huge platforms. I hope to one day be back there working with one of those companies.”
Boudreaux left AEW in April of last year and has since been working on the independent circuit and internationally, continuing to hone his craft as he looks for his next opportunity with a major promotion.


















