Paul Burchill worked in WWE from 2005 to 2010, and he was a recent guest on the “Under the Ring” podcast to discuss his favorite parts of being in the company, his mindset there at the time, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his favorite parts of being in WWE: “The camaraderie, the locker room, the friends I made. At the time, with a lot of people there, you’re very focused on staying there as opposed to enjoying the moment and almost stepping what the norm is to stand out and I think at the time, you don’t stop to smell the roses enough. You’ll hear a lot of people say that. You’ll always hear people say about their time there, whether they enjoyed it or hated it or this and that, or I didn’t get an opportunity. Now, there’s plenty of times where you look at someone there and you’re like, ‘Well that person got the rocket strapped to them, why couldn’t this person see what a star they were, or why couldn’t this person get the opportunity?’ There were times when you look at people, maybe they were a star somewhere else, and you’re like, ‘Why are they not seeing it in them? Why are they kind of hamstringing the person and not giving them the exposure they should?’ Honestly, by you being let in the door each week, you get an opportunity.”
On the mindset there at the time: I think at the time, the culture for a lot of people was, ‘I just need to stay here and try to maintain my position here and do what I can’ as opposed to, ‘This is where I am, how do I step outside of the normal comfort box and stand out.’ It was definitely the people and the relationships that I forged. Afterwards, you kinda look back and say, wow, that’s a lot of traveling, I probably didn’t appreciate the cities and some of the places I went to enough because you were kind of in and out. You kind of get in this rhythm of, it’s very weekly and it becomes a slog for a bit. Definitely the different characters and relationships I made.”
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Paul Burchill, a former WWE wrestler who worked in the company from 2005 to 2010, recently appeared on the “Under the Ring” podcast to discuss his time in WWE and share his favorite parts of being in the company. Burchill talked about the camaraderie, the locker room atmosphere, and the friendships he made during his tenure.
One of Burchill’s favorite aspects of being in WWE was the camaraderie among the wrestlers. He enjoyed the sense of community and the friendships he formed with his fellow wrestlers. Burchill emphasized that it’s important to enjoy the moment and not just focus on staying in the company. He mentioned that many people in WWE are so focused on maintaining their position that they forget to appreciate the experience and make the most of it.
Burchill also discussed the mindset that prevailed during his time in WWE. He noted that for many wrestlers, the culture was centered around staying in the company and maintaining their position rather than stepping outside of their comfort zone and standing out. Burchill believes that it’s crucial to think beyond just staying in WWE and find ways to differentiate oneself and leave a lasting impression.
Reflecting on his time in WWE, Burchill admitted that he didn’t fully appreciate the opportunity to travel to different cities and experience new places. The demanding schedule of weekly shows often made it difficult to fully immerse himself in the cities he visited. However, he acknowledged that the relationships he formed with different characters in WWE were invaluable and made his time there memorable.
In conclusion, Paul Burchill’s interview on the “Under the Ring” podcast shed light on his favorite parts of being in WWE. He emphasized the importance of camaraderie, relationships, and enjoying the moment rather than solely focusing on staying in the company. Burchill’s insights provide a glimpse into the mindset and experiences of a professional wrestler during his time in WWE.