AJ Francis was fortunate to learn under the tutelage of Bray Wyatt during his WWE run before his release from the promotion last year.
On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, Francis recalled being able to watch and learn about wrestling from the three-time WWE World Champion. He said,
“Windham, to me, was somebody who would let me sit and learn. I would literally just sit and watch him and LA Knight put matches together. They did the match obviously [at] the [Royal] Rumble, but they were doing like dark matches and house shows the whole time.
“Windham, his character was so much different than anything I had ever done, so I wanted to see how he implemented his thing into what he was doing. Then he always had the nicest, I don’t wanna say disposition, but he would go out of his way to make everyone around him feel comfortable.”
Wyatt and Francis were both released from WWE in 2021 before both Superstars were brought back to the company in 2022.
Wyatt passed away in August of last year at the age of 36. A documentary about his life and career is set to be released next month.
AJ Francis, also known as former WWE Superstar Franky Monet, recently shared his experience of learning from the legendary Bray Wyatt during his time in the WWE. Francis had the opportunity to observe and absorb knowledge from Wyatt, a three-time WWE World Champion, before his release from the promotion last year.
In a recent episode of the “Insight” podcast, Francis expressed his gratitude for being able to sit and learn from Wyatt. He mentioned how he would watch Wyatt and LA Knight put matches together, not just for televised events like the Royal Rumble, but also for dark matches and house shows. This allowed Francis to witness firsthand how Wyatt incorporated his unique character into his performances.
Francis acknowledged that Wyatt’s character was unlike anything he had ever done before, and he was eager to see how Wyatt made it work. He appreciated Wyatt’s willingness to share his knowledge and create a comfortable environment for everyone around him. This speaks volumes about Wyatt’s professionalism and dedication to the craft of professional wrestling.
Both Wyatt and Francis faced their respective releases from WWE in 2021. However, they were both brought back to the company in 2022. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when Wyatt passed away in August of last year at the young age of 36. His untimely death shocked the wrestling world and left fans mourning the loss of a talented performer.
To honor Wyatt’s legacy, a documentary about his life and career is set to be released next month. This documentary will provide fans with an in-depth look into the life of Bray Wyatt, showcasing his contributions to the wrestling industry and the impact he had on those around him.
Bray Wyatt’s influence on AJ Francis, both as a wrestler and as a person, is evident in Francis’ words. Learning from someone as experienced and respected as Wyatt undoubtedly had a profound impact on Francis’s own career and approach to professional wrestling.
The wrestling community continues to remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Bray Wyatt. His contributions to the industry will forever be cherished, and his influence on aspiring wrestlers like AJ Francis serves as a reminder of the impact one person can have on others.