It was basically the clincher in his decision I'd say. Both AEW and WWE could give him all the money he would ask for, WWE would give him a rougher schedule but a higher profile and doing WrestleMania(s), and AEW a lighter schedule for his age plus he trades headlining WrestleMania for being able to take indie bookings whereever. But AEW has a lot more of his friends that he can work and hang out with while also being closer to visit the friends he has in WWE. I'd say be picked smart!