In a recent interview with the Daily Star, WWE Tag Team Champion Grayson Waller discussed changing his ring name in NXT, his views on The Rock, and more.
On talents in NXT having a say in their ring names: “The cool thing about NXT that people online don’t seem to know, cause they always complain about the NXT names, is that we get to have some say in our names. We basically get to put forward names, which I think is a really cool thing. So, the next time you’re on Twitter/X complaining about someone’s name, just know they probably chose it.”
On why he wanted Waller as his ring name: “For me, Waller was something that I wanted, something close to Wahlberg to connect to my Australian indie roots. Then, there’s a player in the NBA called Grayson Allen and I think he’s an encapsulation of what Grayson Waller is. He spits on people, he trips people over, that type of vibe. So at the time I felt like Grayson was a perfect fit for me here, and I think its worked quite well.”
On if Piper’s Pit was an inspiration for The Grayson Waller Effect: “I did watch Piper’s Pit, very much so. I think there is obviously that inspiration in seeing those types of shows but for me, I want something different outside the wrestling setting. So the way I look at it, is like an American sports talk show like a Steven A. Smith talk show. That’s why I had the round desk. I was wanting a little bit of a different vibe to what the typical wrestling talk show was. I think at times the talk shows become too similar. So mine was more of a sport talk show vibe.”
On having unfinished business with The Rock: “You know I’d love to say yes but The Rocks my boss now so, now I only say positive things about my boss. I think the Rock is the greatest athlete of all time, he’s a fantastic movie star, I really think he should have wrestled for the Championship at Wrestlemania. The Rock is the best, I love the Rock. He signs the paychecks!”
On being messaged by his old high school students: “I’ve had a few messages from some of the kids. It was high school which is kind of cool. When they actually found out I was a wrestler is what I often talk about. I kind of kept it separate because I didn’t want my work life to interfere. It was the worst day of my life because all day you had students talking about this wrestling thing, and joking around, it was a tough day. The bell rang at the end of the day, the worst day was over, and then my theme music started to play and one of the boys walked in playing it, luckily it one of the good kids who made me laugh.”
News
Angel Reese alleges harassment by Caitlin Clark fans: ‘People have come down to my address’
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are simultaneously posting two of the greatest rookie seasons in WNBA history, which is only the latest chapter in their shared history. According to Reese, that history has led to some awful behavior directed toward her by Clark’s…
Ex-NBA All-Star on why he picks Angel Reese over Caitlin Clark for Rookie of the Year
Reese leads Clark in one major statistic by a huge margin. Breaking landmark WNBA records in each of her last four games and leading the Indiana Fever to its first playoff berth in eight years hasn’t closed the WNBA Rookie of the…
Reba McEntire’s ‘The Voice’ Exit, Explained
Reba McEntire will exit the ‘The Voice’ following her third season as a coach, Season 26, which is set to air this fall. Reba McEntire is exiting The Voice. In June, NBC unveiled details about Season 27 of the hit musical competition show, which…
‘The Voice’ Reba McEntire Leaving, Who Will Replace Her?
There have been a lot of shakeups on the judges’ panel of The Voice. Seriously, there have been dozens of judges in the show’s 26 seasons. When Blake Shelton left the competition show three seasons ago, Reba McEntire filled his seat…
This has never happened before in history, Simon Cowell Breaks Down in TEARS as little girl started singing, the entire crowd gasped
What a beautiful moment you’ve described! It’s those raw, authentic performances that really resonate with people, isn’t it? Music has this incredible ability to touch us deeply, to evoke emotions and memories, and to bring us together in shared experiences….
Miranda Lambert Reveals Her One Marriage Rule with Husband Brendan McLoughlin
“We just talk it out, whatever it is, we talk about everything,” Lambert tells PEOPLE of her marriage to the former police officer, whom she married in 2019 Miranda Lambert is all about talking it out! On May 15, the country…
End of content
No more pages to load