AEW star Bobby Lashley has expressed interest in stepping back into the boxing or MMA arena, with the full backing of AEW President Tony Khan.
In a recent interview on the Fightful podcast, Lashley addressed the possibility of returning to competitive fighting. โThatโs the one thing that I love about Tony,โ Lashley said. โHe gives you the opportunity to do whatever you want to do.โ
While professional wrestling remains his top priority, Lashley sees value in exploring other combat sports. โFor me to go out and take another fight, it is beneficial for myself, but itโs beneficial for the show because it gives my character and who I am a little bit more legitimacy,โ he explained.
Lashley revealed that he has already been in discussions with both boxing and MMA promotions about a potential fight. โI love to fight,โ he said. โI think thereโs some opportunities to fightโฆ and while I still can, Iโm going to, so Iโm excited.โ
He also recounted a humorous moment with Tony Khan during one of these conversations. โTony jumps up and says, โHeโll knock on anybody.โ I was like, โWhoa, cool. Well, thereโs the answer.’โ
Although no details have been finalized about Lashleyโs return to combat sports, itโs clear he has AEWโs full support in pursuing his passion.
Click below to hear the full podcast interview.