Select Answers: David Finlay, AEW Themes, Michael Oku (Patreon)

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Has WWE not landing David Finlay changed plans for the Birthright stable, or is it still full steam ahead for that group?

If Finlay went to WWE, he'd almost certainly be in that group, and he would be a great fit. I think NXT was honestly the best spot for him short term and maybe long term creatively, but financially, I think it was AEW. Birthright is still happening as planned based on what I heard this past week.

What's the process for a talent to get their theme in AEW? Can they make suggestions (even for licensed music), do they talk with Mikey Rukus beforehand or are they giving samples so they can choose the best one?

They can always make suggestions in AEW. For example, Hook wanted his theme that was licensed. It's just that licensed music is almost always very expensive. Even when Rancid gave permission to Ruby Soho for her theme, it was an expensive license. A lot of times a license can cost more than a wrestler's salary. In other cases, a talent will suggest or work with Mikey Rukus, who is a wizard and can cook up almost anything.

It seemed last year that michael oku was aew bound, do you think he may still end uo there soon?

It seemed that way because that's what they told one of our staff members. I do think he ends up there eventually. I think if he and Amira were going to get signed there, it would happen in August when AEW is in the UK and as a feel good moment.