On a recent edition of the “Wrestling With Freddie” podcast, AEW wrestler Swerve Strickland discussed learning from fellow AEW colleague and WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland, how Terry Taylor assisted him with ring psychology in WWE NXT, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On viewing Adam Copeland as his mentor: “Yeah, he’s [Copeland] been my mentor for the last 2-3 years, ever since I met him in NXT. Another guy that really brought that same type of mentality to me but put it the in-ring sense … I’ll credit two people for this — definitely Adam Copeland as far as promo’ing and characters, because we share content, like sending YouTube videos on breakdowns of characters.”
On learning from Terry Taylor about in-ring psychology: “It was Terry Taylor who really taught me how to bring it in ring and showcase the person. You have to showcase that you’re a person and the feel of it before it gets to action and fighting and moves and spots and running, jumping, and diving.”
On a recent edition of the “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, AEW wrestler Skye Blue discussed her heel turn on weekly television, noting that she did it to challenge herself as a performer and entertainer.
Blue said, “I did not expect it at all. Me and Willow [Willow Nightingale] were talking about wanting to tag, being a tag team, and trying to make a tag division because there are not a lot of women’s tags here yet. ‘Oh, we can do that.’ They presented the idea, ‘You’re going to get misted.’ ‘Does that mean I get to be spooky?’ ‘Yeah, have you ever been a heel?’ ‘No.’ I had always wanted to be a heel on the indies. When they said, ‘eventually,’ I was so excited. There would be days where you would not know, ‘maybe, maybe not.’ ‘Please, I want to challenge myself, I want to learn how to be a heel.’ I want to learn every aspect of wrestling and do as much of it as I can. I was super excited. I feel me and Julia can be a really cool tag team. The blonde brunette duo and we’re both super young.”
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In a recent episode of the “Wrestling With Freddie” podcast, AEW wrestler Swerve Strickland opened up about his experience learning from fellow AEW colleague and WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland. Strickland also discussed how Terry Taylor helped him with ring psychology during his time in WWE NXT.
Strickland revealed that Copeland has been his mentor for the past 2-3 years, ever since they met in NXT. He credited Copeland for teaching him about promos and characters, as they often share content and exchange YouTube videos on breakdowns of characters. Having Copeland as a mentor has greatly influenced Strickland’s approach to his own character development and promo skills.
On the other hand, Strickland acknowledged Terry Taylor for teaching him the importance of in-ring psychology. Taylor helped him understand the significance of showcasing oneself as a person before diving into the action and moves in the ring. This understanding has allowed Strickland to bring a more well-rounded and engaging performance to his matches.
In another podcast, “Talk Is Jericho,” AEW wrestler Skye Blue discussed her recent heel turn on weekly television. Blue explained that she took on this challenge to push herself as a performer and entertainer. She had always wanted to be a heel on the independent wrestling scene, and when the opportunity presented itself in AEW, she eagerly embraced it. Blue sees this as a chance to learn every aspect of wrestling and expand her skill set.
Blue also expressed her excitement about teaming up with Julia, forming a potential tag team. She believes that their partnership as a blonde-brunette duo can bring something unique to the women’s tag division in AEW. This new direction in her career allows her to explore different dynamics and grow as a wrestler.
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Overall, these insights from Swerve Strickland and Skye Blue shed light on the importance of mentorship and challenging oneself in the world of professional wrestling. Learning from experienced wrestlers like Adam Copeland and Terry Taylor can greatly impact a wrestler’s development and success in the industry.