Lexis King doesn’t know if he’d do a “Loose Cannon” gimmick like his father did, but if he did, he says he would do it differently.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Insight With Chris Van Vliet” podcast, the WWE NXT Superstar commented on potentially taking up a gimmick like his father’s, what he’d like to do if he does decide to take that route, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On potentially taking up a gimmick like his father’s: “I would say his career, his life ended the way it did because he was living on that edge, and maybe the character and the injuries and everything just all came to a head. I hope that if I ever do become a loose cannon, in kayfabe, my personal life is super boring. I hope I’m just super chill at home and like, my kids are fed and everybody’s money is saved, and the bills are paid, and then I can go to work and be a psycho. I don’t want it to be ‘I’m crazy’ and then it’s like I come home and there’s chaos at home. I want to make sure that there’s that balance. Right now, it’s just a building stage of getting my s**t together. But also building my stock in NXT and then WWE, and then building up that person of who I am. But I think at some point, there might be a little…I don’t know. Maybe never.”
On going his own way with it if he does: “Lexis King is Lexis King. If I’m crazy, it’s because of how my childhood went and how my stepfather abused me and how I was neglected by my mother and how I have all this built-up hatred towards the world that I’m going to take out on everybody in the ring. That’s my crazy. I’m not crazy because my dad was the ‘Loose Cannon’ crazy. I’m crazy based on my real life, and how that plays into my wrestling, you know what I mean? So I have all my own reasons for wanting to snap at some point. But maybe I will, maybe I won’t. Lexis King has a lot of composure…he’s in control. There’s probably a little sadistic mind in the back there, but right now, I’m just soaking up all the attention and having some of the best matches of my career.”
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Lexis King, a WWE NXT Superstar, recently discussed the possibility of taking up a gimmick similar to his father’s infamous “Loose Cannon” persona. In an interview on the “Insight With Chris Van Vliet” podcast, King shared his thoughts on the potential gimmick and how he would approach it differently.
Reflecting on his father’s career, King acknowledged that his father’s life ended tragically due to living on the edge. He expressed his desire to maintain a balance between his personal life and his wrestling character if he were to adopt a similar gimmick. King emphasized the importance of having a stable and calm personal life, ensuring that his family is well taken care of before portraying a “psycho” character in the ring. He wants to avoid any chaos or instability in his personal life that could negatively impact his portrayal of the character.
However, King also mentioned that he is currently in a building stage, both personally and professionally. He aims to establish himself in NXT and WWE while developing his own identity. While he acknowledged the possibility of embracing a “loose cannon” persona at some point, he also mentioned that it might never happen.
If King were to embrace a similar gimmick, he wants it to be based on his own experiences and struggles. He mentioned his difficult childhood, including abuse from his stepfather and neglect from his mother, as potential sources of inspiration for a character with built-up hatred towards the world. King wants his character’s craziness to be rooted in his real-life experiences rather than simply imitating his father’s persona.
Despite discussing the potential for a darker character, King emphasized that he currently enjoys the attention he receives and is focused on delivering some of the best matches of his career. He described himself as composed and in control, with a hint of a sadistic mind lurking in the background.
In conclusion, Lexis King, a rising star in WWE NXT, discussed the possibility of adopting a “Loose Cannon” gimmick like his father. He expressed his desire to maintain a balance between his personal life and his wrestling character, ensuring stability and calmness at home. If he were to embrace a similar persona, King wants it to be based on his own life experiences and struggles, rather than simply imitating his father. For now, he is focused on building his career and enjoying the attention he receives in NXT.