On the WWE NXT: No Mercy media call earlier this week, NXT boss Shawn Michaels addressed the recent slew of releases in WWE, in particular discussing those from NXT, and how it alters creative plans for the brand.
Michaels stated that while the releases of Mustafa Ali and Dana Brooke were quite surprising, he has learned to deal with things of such nature as he’s grown in his role. He said,
“Dana Brooke is something that caught us by surprise a little bit because we had a nice story going on there. I hope this doesn’t sound insensitive, this is not the first time that we’ve gone through this. It is something that, I’ll say this, in my world now, maybe I’ve grown a little bit, these things don’t throw me into chaos and I don’t get too nervous or too upset. We trying not to let the highs take us too high or the lows to take us down too low. We’ve made adjustments.”
Michaels also shared his pleasure at working with talent that comes to NXT from the main roster, and expressed his satisfaction at what NXT does for them. He stated,
“The talent that come from main roster, I just enjoy the time with them, I really do. I feel like we give them a love and passion back for this line of work. I feel they are all better performers, whether they go back to the main roster or go somewhere else. I do know that their experience with us is always a positive one. That’s something that is important to me, that they have that experience here in NXT.”
Elsewhere during the media call, Michaels commented in detail on Mustafa Ali’s release from the company, admitting that he was caught by surprise. You can check that out here.
Read also: Backstage Frustrations Over Mustafa Ali & Dana Brooke’s WWE Releases
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In a recent media call for WWE NXT: No Mercy, Shawn Michaels, the head of NXT, addressed the recent wave of releases in WWE, specifically focusing on those from NXT and how it impacts the creative plans for the brand. Michaels acknowledged that while the releases of Mustafa Ali and Dana Brooke were surprising, he has learned to handle such situations as he has grown in his role.
Regarding Dana Brooke’s release, Michaels mentioned that it caught them off guard because they had a compelling storyline in progress. However, he emphasized that this is not the first time they have faced such challenges. Michaels explained that he has developed a mindset where these unexpected events no longer throw him into chaos or cause excessive worry. He stated that they try not to let the highs take them too high or the lows bring them down too low, and they make adjustments accordingly.
Michaels also expressed his satisfaction at working with talent that transitions from the main roster to NXT. He stated that he enjoys spending time with these individuals and believes that NXT helps reignite their love and passion for professional wrestling. According to Michaels, the experience in NXT enhances their performance, whether they return to the main roster or move on to other promotions. He emphasized the importance of providing a positive experience for talent during their time in NXT.
During the media call, Michaels also discussed Mustafa Ali’s release from the company, admitting that it caught him by surprise. For more details on his comments about Ali’s release, you can visit the provided link.
It is worth noting that backstage frustrations have arisen due to the releases of Mustafa Ali and Dana Brooke. To learn more about these frustrations, you can read the article linked above.
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In conclusion, Shawn Michaels addressed the recent releases in WWE, specifically focusing on those from NXT. He discussed how these releases affect creative plans and expressed his ability to handle such situations with composure. Michaels also highlighted the positive experience talent receives in NXT and the impact it has on their performance.