Carmelo Hayes talks about how important it is to carry himself as a larger than life figure.
The current NXT Champion is one of the most charismatic superstars in all of WWE, proving that he is in fact “him.”
Hayes originally took the championship from the more physically imposing Bron Breakker, using his speed, agility and cunning to dethrone the behemoth of a champion.
Speaking with Raj Prashad for Uproxx Sports, Hayes explained why he doesn’t try to carry himself like a cruiserweight.
“One time one of my coaches here, he said when you watch Shawn Michaels versus the Undertaker, you’re not looking at big guy, little guy. If you really think back on it, you’re just looking at an icon, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker. So, it’s the same energy. I don’t try and carry myself like a cruiserweight. On paper, yeah, I’m a cruiserweight. But in the ring, you’re not going to get that type of energy from me at all. I’m just as big as whoever my opponent is. That’s kind of the mindset that I walk into every match with,”
Carmelo Hayes
Hayes is scheduled to defend his NXT Championship against Ilja Dragunov this weekend at NXT No Mercy.
We will have to wait and see if Hayes will once again be able to retain the NXT title.
H/T to Fightful for transcription
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