Fuego Del Sol: Sammy Is Like A Brother And We Will Be Friends For Life, "Too Fast, Too Fuego Got Me Booked Every Week," And Not Being Re-Signed

Fuego Del Sol Notes

The recently returned from injury, and soon-to-be free agent Fuego Del Sol caught up with Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp for an exclusive interview. The Oklahoma City native spoke on several topics. 

Fuego said the rehab process he went through was very rough. He had five broken bones in his foot. Fuego said it was a simple move; he was on the top rope and came down to hit a dropkick and landed on foot awkwardly. Fuego said they put a screw in his foot, and he had to do a lot of rehabbing before they would take it out. He mentioned being in a cast for over a month. The injury happened at a Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Elks Grove, Pa, on February 19th. He had surgery on March 7th and returned to the ring on June 23rd.

Regarding his return match. Fuego said he’s not usually one to get nervous, but he was worried that day and had butterflies. He also mentioned that was the first time he had a broken bone. After the return match, Fuego said he was relieved.

Fuego spoke about his friend Sammy Guevara. He said Sammy gets all the credit for bringing him into AEW. He said if Sammy did not throw his name out there, he would not be in AEW. Fuego says that he and Sammy have been friends since 2016.

He said Sammy gave his number to QT Marshall, who was the one that was booking extras at the time, and QT gave him his shot. He said he eventually had to choose between his job and wrestling, and he chose wrestling. Fuego bet on himself and mentioned that higher-ups at AEW told him about having an opportunity there. Fuego said it was stressful because of the pandemic and not having a job, but he was thriving professionally.

He said Sammy is like his brother, and they will be friends for life. Fuego would then talk about what led to him getting signed. Fuego said many people saw his effort, grind, and attitude. He noted The Young Bucks liked him since his first day.

Fuego would also mention that he never looked at the Young Bucks as executives; he just looked at them like the boys. He said they developed a good relationship, and he would go to them for advice.

Fuego said when AEW was going back on the road, he thought there was something they didn’t like about him or see in him yet. He decided that if that were it, he would take the world by storm and make them realize what they could have had.

He said the first Rampage was his AEW TV debut, and he faced Miro. He added that he was good to work with. He said before the match; they told him he was going to hit Miro with three DDT’s. Fuego said he was overwhelmed because he felt they would not sign him.

Fuego said he’d never forget laying in the ring after the match and AEW Referee Bryce Remsburg telling him to stay there during the commercial break. Once he heard Sammy’s music hit, he knew it would only get better. Fuego says he still gets chills thinking about it when getting the contract offer.

Fuego would talk to us about Too Fast, Too Fuego and said it was all done by Cody. Fuego added that he had no say in it. He said it got him booked on the show weekly and vlog bits every week. It would continue to grow and evolve his character and grow his status.

Fuego talked about leaving AEW because he knew he wasn’t getting used often and might have gotten lost in the shuffle. He prepared that he might be gone from AEW soon, so he took Indy dates to be ready if his number were called.

He got injured, and AEW paid him during his injury time. He said he finds AEW very respectful and professional for doing that, but also for not firing people and keeping them until their contract.

Fuego said he always aspired to create more significant moments. He says he feels he has little to prove and much to show. Fuego added that he doesn’t know if Tony entirely bought into him. Fuego says when his contract is up, he will survey the landscape to see the best opportunity for him. He mentioned that he does want to hit all the big Indies. Fuego adds that he is only 27 years old and has much left in the tank and said he's barely scratched the surface.

He said when he got the call that they would not renew his contract, he revealed that Tony Khan had called him. He said in the conversation; Tony said, “I hope you go out and prove us wrong.” Fuego says he told Tony, “No, Tony, I'm going to go prove you wrong.” Fuego said Tony commended him for his professionalism, and Fuego said thanked them for their time.

Fuego stated Sammy Guevara had texted him a lot after the news and said they were both a little devastated, but he always wanted Sammy to do his own thing. He said Sammy is his own star.