On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Carmelo Hayes discussed Paul Heyman referring to him as a future WrestleMania main eventer, and his experience working with John Cena last night on WWE NXT.
Hayes defeated Bron Breakker in the main event of NXT last night. Hayes was accompanied by Cena while Breakker had Heyman in his corner.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Paul Heyman calling him a future WrestleMania headliner: “[It’s] reassurance. It’s cool hearing things like that from him because you want to believe it about yourself, but when you hear it from somebody whose opinion really matters — it’s just great. It’s super cool.”
On the pressure it gives him: “Also, [feel] a little bit of pressure. It’s like, oh man, that’s how highly he thinks of me? I gotta make sure I live up to expectations, which I will.”
On how Cena wants him to keep working on his craft to avoid becoming complacent: “He’s never really said, ‘Carmelo, I respect the hell out of you.’ It’s just cool to know he’s got my back.”
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Carmelo Hayes Discusses Future WrestleMania Main Event and Working with John Cena on WWE NXT
In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, rising WWE star Carmelo Hayes opened up about his experience working with John Cena on WWE NXT and Paul Heyman referring to him as a future WrestleMania main eventer.
During the main event of NXT, Hayes defeated Bron Breakker with Cena by his side, while Breakker had Heyman in his corner. This match showcased the trust and belief that WWE has in Hayes as they paired him with two legendary figures in the industry.
When asked about Heyman’s comments regarding his potential as a future WrestleMania headliner, Hayes expressed his gratitude and excitement. He mentioned that hearing such praise from someone whose opinion truly matters is a great reassurance. Hayes acknowledged that it’s something he wants to believe about himself, but having it affirmed by Heyman adds an extra level of validation.
However, Hayes also admitted that there is a certain amount of pressure that comes with such high expectations. He understands that he needs to live up to those expectations and prove himself worthy of being considered a future WrestleMania main eventer. Despite the pressure, Hayes remains confident in his abilities and is determined to deliver exceptional performances.
Hayes also shared insights into his working relationship with John Cena. He mentioned that Cena has never explicitly said that he respects him, but knowing that Cena has his back is a tremendous source of motivation and support. Cena’s advice to Hayes is to keep working on his craft and avoid becoming complacent. This guidance emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and growth in the wrestling industry.
As Carmelo Hayes continues to make waves in WWE NXT, fans can expect to see more exciting matches and potential storylines unfold. His victory over Bron Breakker, accompanied by the presence of John Cena, showcases the faith that WWE has in his abilities. With Paul Heyman’s endorsement and Cena’s support, Hayes is on a promising path towards becoming a future WrestleMania main eventer.
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