In a recent episode of “My World,” WWE Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Jarrett shared his experiences of collaborating with Abyss in TNA Wrestling.
Here are some noteworthy moments from the podcast:
Commenting on Abyss’s teachability, Jarrett stated, “He exemplifies the idea of being coachable. In the wrestling world, this means seeking continuous feedback. Sure, he might have exasperated Dutch and others with his incessant communications. Nevertheless, his ultimate goal was to excel in his character ‘Abyss.’ Therefore, he would absorb all the criticism and then reflect on it in solitude. I believe this attitude makes him an outstanding producer as he genuinely cares. Also, he meticulously thinks through things.”
Jarrett elaborated on this point, “It’s quite easy for a wrestler to get absorbed in their own persona, match or narrative angle. But Abyss had the unique skill of seeing the bigger picture. He would consider his part, his opponent’s role, the referee’s position, and the perspective of the cameras. This ability to holistically understand a match is something he mastered.”
When discussing the recruitment of Abyss into TNA, Jarrett stated, “Dutch laid eyes on him for the first time and voiced his interest. At that time, Dutch was heavily invested in and arranging bookings for Puerto Rico. That’s an interesting tale in itself, involving the traditionalists and the new wave led by Victor Quinones. Within the context of this Puerto Rican narrative lies some key aspects of business development…We were in need of contestants for the inaugural battle royal. Probably one of the guys suggested, ‘Well, here’s a big guy we could utilize.’ And damn, I’m grateful that Abyss was part of that first show.”
These are just snippets of the enlightening conversation from the podcast. For the full discussion, check out the full episode of “My World with Jeff Jarrett” linked below.
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