Tony Nese was shown in the crowd twice during tonight’s AEW Dynamite and called “one of the hottest free agents” in wrestling by the commentary team.
Nese was shown sitting at ringside during both AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament matches tonight. First during the Bryan Danielson vs. Dustin Rhodes match, then during the Eddie Kingston vs. Lance Archer match later in the night.
Nese is scheduled to wrestle at AEW’s Dark tapings tomorrow, according to PWInsider.
One of the hot free agents in pro wrestling @TonyNese taking in the action tonight – Tune in NOW for Saturday Night #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/WXUarU5iof
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 24, 2021
Nese, a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion, was released by WWE in June.

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