In a recent interview, AEW manager Don Callis expressed his indifference towards the termination of his former associate Scott D’Amore from Impact Wrestling. D’Amore, who was a co-executive Vice President of Impact Wrestling alongside Callis from 2017 to 2021, was let go by Anthem Sports and Entertainment in February 2024. When asked about the news, Callis revealed that he was unaware of D’Amore’s departure, but showed no sympathy, stating that he wouldn’t shed tears for a multi-millionaire.
Callis, who currently manages the Don Callis Family, comprising Powerhouse Hobbs, Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita, and Will Ospreay, has been making waves in AEW since his departure from Impact Wrestling in 2021. His faction has been causing chaos in the promotion, and Callis has been instrumental in shaping the careers of its members, including Kenny Omega, whom he helped win the AEW World Championship in December 2020.
While Callis seems unfazed by D’Amore’s departure, he is actively seeking to expand his faction with new recruits. In a recent podcast appearance, Callis named Swerve Strickland, Claudio Castagnoli, and Orange Cassidy as potential targets for his group. The possibility of these stars joining the Don Callis Family is an intriguing one, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see which of them will eventually make the transition.
Callis’ comments on D’Amore’s departure have sparked speculation about the nature of their former working relationship. While the two were once close colleagues, it appears that their professional bond has been severed. With Callis focused on building his faction in AEW, it remains to be seen how his latest revelations will impact the wrestling world.
The wrestling community will be watching with bated breath as Callis continues to shape the terrain of AEW with his faction. Will Strickland, Castagnoli, or Cassidy be the next to join the Don Callis Family? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Don Callis is a force to be reckoned with, and his next move will be closely watched by fans and competitors alike.
