Bully Ray has expressed his gratification at the strides Giulia is making in WWE today.
On a recent episode of the podcast – “Busted Open After Dark”, Bully Ray vocalized his belief that Giulia is attaining more comfort and proficiency both in front of the camera and within the ring.
Brief excerpts from the podcast are as follows:
About Giulia’s adjustment to NXT: “Giulia appeared to be more relaxed tonight, more adept on the microphone and the ring seemed more like her element; a significant advance in Giulia’s progress… Shifting directly from a STARDOM ring in Japan into the WWE universe isn’t easy… but Giulia did, and has gradually adjusted to this style.”
Giving his thoughts on NXT as a training ground: “I’ve maintained this for ages, I view NXT from a distinctive perspective. I anticipate errors to occur on NXT, but what’s crucial is learning from these errors and improving on a consistent basis.”
Cody Rhodes has been included in BBC’s CBeebies Bedtime Stories week during the festive period.
The New Year’s Day schedule features Cody reading “Gigantic” by Rob Biddulph.
The official announcement reads:
CBeebies presents a star-studded line-up for a joyous Christmas, featuring star appearances from Idris Elba, Justin Fletcher, Mo Gilligan, Perrie, Kylie, James Norton, and Cody Rhodes.
Idris Elba commences the Christmas week with CBeebies Bedtime Stories. On 21 December, he narrates Hedgehog’s Balloon by Nick Butterworth, a tale of Percy the park keeper assisting his friend, hedgehog, with his first-ever balloon.
According to Patricia Hidalgo, Director BBC Children’s and Education, “CBeebies Bedtime Stories provides magical moments all year round and there’s an extra layer of magic during Christmas. At its core, it celebrates the mesmerizing power of storytelling, bridging generations from children to grown-ups to grandparents. This Christmas, we hope everyone experiences the magic of cozying up with a story.”
Kicking off the New Year on 1 January, undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes narrates Gigantic by Rob Biddulph – a tale of a resolute little blue whale.
In other news, Diamond Dallas Page confesses he’s a big fan of CM Punk.
In an interview on the “Insight” podcast with Chris Van Vliet, DDP opened up about his admiration for Punk, stating,
“I’ve always been a fan of CM Punk and everything he stands for. His ability to connect with the audience is exemplary. When he saw me, he approached, gave me a hug, and said, ‘Hey man, just want to welcome you and thank you for creating the path.’”
Adding, “Punk’s gesture was incredibly kind. I respected him before, but this moment meant the world to me.”
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