Mike Bailey discusses AEW victory and joining United Empire

Professional wrestler Mike Bailey has reflected on significant career milestones within AEW, including his emotional victory at AEW Redemption in Montreal. During that event, Bailey won an AEW International Title number one contender ladder match in front of a hometown crowd. He noted the personal significance of the win, as several family members attended and the event took place in the same venue where he first watched wrestling as a fan.

Bailey also discussed his recent decision to join the United Empire faction on AEW Dynamite. He admitted to initial hesitation regarding joining a group due to past negative experiences with previous teams, but expressed confidence in the move after speaking with Will Ospreay. Bailey cited the high caliber of the group, specifically mentioning Andrade, and stated that working with Ospreay will help him reach a higher professional level. He is currently preparing for the Clockwork Carnage match at AEW WrestleDream 2026.