On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Shawn Michaels discussed the significance of referees in the performance aspect of wrestling matches.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On learning about the importance of the referee: “I was really starting to notice that they were hustling as much as we were and they started making those near kickouts really mean something. That’s when the lightbulb went off in my head like, oh my goodness.”
On the importance of building referees’ credibility: “It’s hard for me to express how important it is now because they’re almost on an even level with all the performers there.”
On a recent edition of the “Jazzy World TV” podcast, WWE United States Champion Logan Paul discussed what he loves about being in WWE, his success in the company since signing with them in 2021, and more.
Paul will defend the United States Title against the winner of an ongoing #1 Contenders tournament on SmackDown.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his the connection: “WWE is the perfect thing for everything that I love in life. The showmanship, the combat, the physical nature of it, the storytelling, the media –- it’s everything that I love, you know? … It’s fun for me, people seem to enjoy it,” he told “Jazzy World TV.” “I’ve got to say, I’m good at it. You’re looking at the U.S. Champ, the best that WWE has seen in a while, so I’m going to be at it for a minute.”
On working for the company: “It’s an amazing company to work for, I’m proud to be an employee,” he said. “To be honest with you, when I do something I want to be the best at it. So, I don’t see myself being anything less than World Champ one day.”
