Former WWE Superstar Kalisto was a recent guest on the “Pain Clinic Pro Wrestling Talk Show” to discuss a variety of topics, including when he found out he was winning the WWE United States Championship.
Kalisto, who now competes as Samuray Del Sol on the indies, says he found out he was winning the title at the very last minute. He said,
“I found out last minute, maybe like an hour before the show started. With WWE, you have to be ready for anything. Always stay ready, no matter what, because something can come up real quick. ‘Hey, you have a segment with John Cena.’ ‘Oh, okay, what are we doing?’ They tell you what you’re doing and it goes from there. ‘You have a match.’ ‘Alright cool.’ They don’t tell you until the very end. Right before curtain, they could tell you. You have to think on the fly, hearing the crowd, feed off them.”
He continued, “When I won the title, it was well worth it because I was working with one of the best out there. Alberto Del Rio, he took me to another level that I didn’t even know I could reach. There are so many eyes, and Vince [Vince McMahon] watching me from the back, directly, to see if I could hang with the sharks or not. That day, I did. It was one of the best moments of my life. I didn’t believe it, at first, until I got the title in my hand. That’s my true feelings. I never, in a million years, thought I’d be hanging on to the same title that Eddie Guerro held, the US Championship. It was one of my dreams, and now it was in my hands. I didn’t even sleep that night. My wife didn’t expect it, nobody in my family knew, I didn’t know until last minute, but it was one of the best moments of my life. I’m very grateful because of my fans. I wanted to quit so many times, but hearing my fans made me want to come back so much.”
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Former WWE Superstar Kalisto recently appeared on the “Pain Clinic Pro Wrestling Talk Show” and shared some interesting insights about his time in WWE and winning the United States Championship. Kalisto, who now competes as Samuray Del Sol on the independent circuit, revealed that he found out about winning the title at the very last minute.
In WWE, being ready for anything is crucial, according to Kalisto. He emphasized the importance of always staying prepared because opportunities can arise unexpectedly. For example, he mentioned how he was informed about having a segment with John Cena just before the show started. This highlights the fast-paced nature of the wrestling industry and the need for wrestlers to think on their feet and adapt to different situations.
When Kalisto won the United States Championship, he felt it was a significant achievement because he had the opportunity to work with one of the best wrestlers, Alberto Del Rio. Kalisto acknowledged that winning the title elevated his career to a level he didn’t know he could reach. He also mentioned the pressure of having Vince McMahon, the chairman of WWE, watching him closely to see if he could perform at the highest level. Kalisto’s victory was a proud moment for him, as he never imagined holding the same title that Eddie Guerrero once held. The experience was a dream come true for him, and he expressed his gratitude to his fans for their support.
Kalisto’s story sheds light on the unpredictable nature of the wrestling business and the dedication required to succeed. It demonstrates how wrestlers must always be prepared for unexpected opportunities and be able to perform under pressure. Kalisto’s journey from being unaware of his championship win until the last minute to holding a title that held personal significance to him is a testament to his perseverance and passion for wrestling.
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