Claudio Castagnoli Opens Up About Death Riders’ Future and His Pride in Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia

Claudio Castagnoli is thinking about what comes next for the Death Riders — and he hasn’t forgotten where some of the group’s most notable alumni got their start.

In a recent interview with 107.7 The Bone, the AEW star addressed speculation about whether the Death Riders could be adding new members to their ranks. While discussing the faction’s trajectory, Castagnoli took a moment to reflect on Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia, framing both men as talents the Death Riders played a significant role in developing. He expressed genuine pride in how far each of them has come.

It’s a telling perspective from Castagnoli, who has been one of the central figures in the Death Riders alongside Jon Moxley. Both Yuta and Garcia spent considerable time tied to that faction — and to the broader Blackpool Combat Club — before carving out more independent paths in AEW. Garcia in particular has evolved into one of the more talked-about performers on the roster, embracing a character that feels a world away from his days as a pure BCC affiliate.

The question of new Death Riders members is an interesting one as the faction continues to loom large in AEW storylines. Castagnoli weighing in publicly suggests the group is at least open to evolution, even if specifics remain unclear.

For now, Castagnoli’s comments paint a picture of a veteran who takes real ownership in the development of younger talent — and who clearly isn’t done building something in AEW.