In a recent episode of the widely-listened “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Lexis King, a prominent WWE NXT Superstar, came forward to shed light on his assault on Eddy Thorpe, which took place earlier during a WWE NXT TV show.
Following a second defeat at the hands of Thorpe, King allowed his mounting vexation to guide his behavior, culminating in him violently striking Thorpe’s hand with his cane. The latter’s hand was trapped between the step-up arrangements of the ring.
Below are some key points discussed on the podcast:
Discussing his assault on Eddy Thorpe, King stated, “I sincerely hope I shattered the hand he utilizes for his damn EDM mixes because, let’s face it, he’s the type who was too caught up with a DJ gig just last week. Despite having a TV taping scheduled on Tuesday, he preferred to film something on Monday. ‘Oh no, I’ve got a DJ gig lined up. I’ll be partying at the club.’ I retorted, ‘Fine, then let’s film there and see how you handle being put on the spot.’ To me, it’s clear he prioritizes other things over the business. He parties, he drinks, he plays his tunes, all a night before the TV show.”
On his view of Thorpe, King said, “He isn’t prioritizing professional wrestling like I am. This man is a deviant, and I believe I’m doing the industry a favor by sidelining him, sabotaging his capability to indulge in his little pastimes.”