During a recent episode of the “Insight” podcast, Bronson Reed disclosed that he regularly receives mentorship from Paul Heyman, the notorious WWE Hall of Famer. His revelations provided a peek behind the curtain of the advice he’s been given by such a prominent figure in the wrestling industry.
In the course of the podcast conversation, the highlights were as follows:
When discussing his collaboration with Paul Heyman, Reed said, “Paul Heyman is someone I work closely with. I openly tell people that my initial career influencers were my Australian trainer, Hartley Jackson, then probably Hunter [Triple H]. But from the dawn of this year, Heyman and I usually have in-depth discussions every week at Raw. His wrestling understanding is immense.”
Commenting on Heyman’s teachings, Reed explained, “He has guided me on how to conduct myself inside the ring. Even though I’ve always maintained a particular style of wrestling as a larger man, he has shown me how to leverage my size to make myself stand out more. His teachings emphasize uniqueness. Moreover, his talent for making promos is astounding. Whenever I approach him regarding a promo, his spontaneous creations are simply the best I’ve ever heard. He is unquestionably a wordsmith.”
In another instance, during the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Miss Money In The Bank Tiffany Stratton shared her experiences about her transition to the WWE primary lineup.
Here are some notable takeaways from the podcast discussion:
After being promoted to the primary lineup, Stratton admitted, “When I was initially called up, my nerves were through the roof. I hadn’t previously been familiar with any of the other women in the locker room. I was accustomed to performing for the same group of approximately 5200 people at NXT. So, adjusting to larger crowds in different states, with changing crowd dynamics every week, was a bit of a shock.”
On the topic of making adaptations, Stratton stated, “There was a moment when I had to recalibrate and accept this new level of pressure. But over time, I have become far more confident and comfortable. These days, I no longer doubt my abilities and simply let my persona, Tiffany Stratton, take center stage.”
At this time, Stratton is the holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase, which allows her to redeem an instant title opportunity whenever she likes until the next year.