On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, former WWE NXT World Champion Carmelo Hayes explained why the audience should appreciate his time in NXT instead of worrying about him moving up to WWE’s main roster.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On WWE NXT Mania: “It was like a dream. It was like a fever dream. And like, it’s funny, a lot of people kept, you know, hitting me up the day after and you know, that night. It was like, I almost couldn’t believe that it happened. But there was that moment where you’re like, Look, I’m a pro and I’m gonna be in this moment and I understand the assignment, I remember there was a moment where I was a little kid and I’m like, shoot, this is freaking cool, man. This is really cool. The whole thing with Taker at the end, you know, I didn’t know that was gonna happen. I just didn’t know what to do. I just kind of was like, let me just walk back with him. And he walked me through the whole thing with the pose and everything. I was just sitting there like a kid. And I remember walking back through I was like, that was so freakin’ cool. He just patted me on the back. But it was a great moment. Just a cool experience. And something I will never forget.”
On moving to the main roster: “Yeah, I’m not sick of it. But it’s just kind of like I wish people would just appreciate the time that I’m in right now and stop trying to future-book me. You know what I mean? Just like let’s live in the moment because I’ve been able to do that. And if I can do that, you all can do that. I’m super excited for what’s to come. A year ago, I was like, you know, a little bit antsy about it. And then I realised I said, You know what, let me just embrace the spirit in my life. Because, you know, we’re gonna have all those moments down the road, but you know, this period right now, you only get this one time, you know, I mean, the come up, you know, the rise, and I’ve been grateful enough to be in such a great position and then ecstasy where it’s truly been an uphill rise. So, you know, I couldn’t complain if I wanted to. So I just want the fans to just enjoy this process right now and see me grow. Because you know, once you get to the main roster, it’s like starting from scratch. It’s like a baby. So you know, this form of Carmelo Hayes is probably not gonna be the same form of Carmelo Hayes on the main roster. So to say, Let’s just enjoy this now while it’s there.”
On training Cody Rhodes for his in-ring comeback: “So I know Cody had like, he’d been reaching out and helping me out give me like little pointers and telling me that things are good and giving me like, you know, just talking to me a little bit about certain matters prior to that. And then I know he was getting ready to come back from the Rumble. And he had picked Joe Gacy myself to kind of work around with him. I think it had a lot to do with you know, Joe Gacy being a little bit bigger, me being a little bit more agile and faster. And then obviously Cody, you know, just want to get to know us younger talent and stuff like that. But it was a huge honour. And like I said in his documentary, I didn’t feel like I was helping him. I felt like he was helping me. He was fine. He was chilling but I was like, Oh my god. This is how these guys do it. This is such a difference when you get in there with guys like that. Is such a difference like you like oh, this is that pacing this is that you know I mean, this is that energy. This is where you turn it up here. Like I learned a lot with Cody. I really did.”
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Carmelo Hayes Reflects on His Time in NXT and Moving to WWE’s Main Roster
Former WWE NXT World Champion Carmelo Hayes recently appeared on the Insight podcast, where he discussed his experience in NXT and addressed the audience’s concerns about his move to WWE’s main roster. Hayes urged fans to appreciate the present moment and enjoy his growth in NXT before speculating about his future.
Hayes described his time in NXT as a dream come true, stating that it felt like a fever dream. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and shared a memorable moment with The Undertaker. Hayes recalled walking back with The Undertaker after an event and being amazed by the experience. He emphasized that it was a cool and unforgettable moment in his career.
When asked about his transition to the main roster, Hayes expressed his excitement for what’s to come but also urged fans to live in the present. He encouraged them to appreciate his current journey and witness his growth in NXT. Hayes acknowledged that once he moves to the main roster, he will have to start from scratch and develop a new persona. He emphasized the importance of enjoying the process and seeing him evolve as a performer.
In addition to discussing his own career, Hayes also talked about training with Cody Rhodes for his in-ring comeback. He mentioned that Rhodes had reached out to him and provided guidance before their training sessions. Hayes considered it a huge honor to work with Rhodes and learn from him. He highlighted the difference in pacing, energy, and overall performance when working with experienced wrestlers like Rhodes.
Hayes’s interview on the Insight podcast provides fans with valuable insights into his journey in NXT and his thoughts on moving to WWE’s main roster. He encourages fans to appreciate his current phase and enjoy witnessing his growth as a performer. Hayes’s experience training with Cody Rhodes also sheds light on the learning opportunities young talent can have when working with established wrestlers.
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In conclusion, Carmelo Hayes’s interview on the Insight podcast offers fans a glimpse into his time in NXT and his perspective on moving to WWE’s main roster. He encourages fans to appreciate the present moment and enjoy his growth in NXT before speculating about his future. Hayes’s experience training with Cody Rhodes further highlights the learning opportunities young talent can have when working with established wrestlers. Stay tuned to eWrestlingNews.com for all the latest wrestling news and updates.