AEW’s Kyle O’Reilly on sacrifice, setbacks, and wrestling culture

Professional wrestling is live theatre at its most intense, blurring fiction and reality. The pride of North Delta, B.C., All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star Kyle O’Reilly joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to unpack the reality behind the unreal sport: the sacrifices, setbacks, and mindset required to become one of the best in the world — and how much of the man behind the character shows up in the ring.

O’Reilly also reflects on tapping out Jon Moxley, what it meant to wrestle Adam Copeland in Vancouver, and his current road to recovery from injury. He dives into locker room culture across promotions, the Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart debate, the evolution of wrestling fans in the internet era, and who he considers the scariest guy in the AEW locker room.
Recorded: April 6, 2026