AEW's Nick Wayne wants All In to be his breakout moment

Nick Wayne joined AEW in October 2023 at 19-years-old. He is widely seen as a future star in the industry and has quickly established himself as a regular on AEW programming. On Sunday, he will compete in a four-way ladder match for the AEW trios titles.

Wayne, Christian Cage and Killswitch will face the Bang Bang Gang, Blackpool Combat Club and the House of Black. When speaking to WhatCulture, Wayne admitted that he's hoping to create highlight moments during the match and wants to be remembered when people talk about the flagship event moving forward.

"My biggest thing is that I just want to make a crazy impact," Wayne said. "I want people, when they think of the highlights of All In, they think of something that I did in that match, or they think of something Nick Wayne related in that match, you know? I’m really looking to show out on Sunday, and I really want to be a highlight of the show All In this year.”

AEW pay-per-views are known for their violence and aggression. There is always a gratuitous amount of blood, hazardous stunts and breathtaking feats of athleticism. Wayne's versatility and high-flying skillset could allow him to fulfill his goal of creating a highlight moment, although he must weigh the risk vs. the reward.

After all, the point of a viral moment is to build momentum. You turn up the following week and get a significant segment in front of the camera. You have a big match with more spots to showcase what you can do. If he injures himself in search of that moment, it would all be for nothing, as his time on the sidelines would ensure any momentum is quickly forgotten.

All In is among the highlights of the wrestling calendar . Fans from around the world will be in attendance or watching live from home. Wayne has earned his spot on the card. He's also earned the opportunity to stand out.

Nevertheless, his career is still in its infancy, so hopefully, he will make intelligent decisions rather than risk everything for a fleeting moment of adulation.