Ex-AEW talent Fuego Del Sol highlights value of paying your dues

Squash matches aren't fun to watch. They're boring and predictable. However, like most things in life, they have their place. There's a clear method to putting them on a show, especially if they segue into a promo, which is often the case. 

Nevertheless, talents have to walk a fine line. Del Sol found his tenure in AEW primarily consisted of squash matches. As such, he understands the downside of becoming known as someone who shines while losing.

"If you're really great at taking an a** whooping, then you're only going to be known as that guy," Del Sol said. "I remember I just heard a Ricochet interview recently where they (WWE) would tell him, 'hey, you got this match on raw tonight, or hey, you got this many minutes. Can you find a way to lose in a spectacular fashion?' He was like, 'yeah, I keep doing spectacular things, but I keep losing and that's not what I wanted. And I just became the spectacular losing guy.'" 

Figuring out how to walk that fine line can't be easy. However, if you want to climb the political ladder within a wrestling company, it's a tightrope you must walk at one point or another. The only way to avoid it is to join a company when you already have a following or a big reputation. Still, it's easy to see why so many talents stick to the indie scene. 

Leaving your ego at the door is a must, even if it's counterintuitive to reaching your goals. 

All quotations obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted.