Corey Graves Analyzes Chad Gable's Push, Karmen Petrovic Praises Natalya
06/24/2024 01:31 PM
In a recent appearance on the “Over the Top” podcast, Corey Graves discussed the evolving landscape of talent opportunities within WWE, citing Chad Gable as a prime example.
Graves highlighted the longstanding issue of certain wrestlers being stereotyped in specific roles but acknowledged that the new leadership is providing them with fresh prospects for growth.
Graves said, "I think you're going to see more frequently, in the next year-18 months or so, you're going to see a lot of superstars who came up through the system, through NXT, maybe the Black & Gold NXT days or the earlier days of NXT, who came up to Raw or SmackDown and, let's just say they weren't looked at through the same lens as when they were succeeding in NXT. Different set of eyes and different set of hands controlling things. You're going to see a few more superstars become more authentic versions of themselves. Perhaps who we thought or someone up top thought they were going to be initially, or early on, and they were forced to detour for one reason or another. It happens. Frequently. Probably more common than getting to succeed at a high level as your authentic self. Rarely is your final vision where you end up. Gable is a shining example of somebody who was typecast incorrectly for many years. Now, finally, you have a different chef in the kitchen saying, 'No, we just need to do it differently,' and boom, here we are talking about how amazing he's been.”
In a recent appearance on “The Wrestling Classic Casual Conversations” podcast, WWE NXT Superstar Karmen Petrovic lavished praise on Natalya, commending the veteran wrestler for her hard work and longevity.
Petrovic said, "Nattie has been amazing. She's such a workhorse in general. Anyone can tell that, just based on how much she is working and everything she's been doing for the sport and this company. I talk to Nattie a lot. Her mentality of longevity in the sport is something that will stick with me forever. 'Don't worry about results or whatever story is coming next. It's about how you feel and going out there and being the best you. Being a worker and going out there and giving 110% every time, that's so much more of value than anything else.' That made me feel good because I genuinely felt the same. I'm trying to do my best and give 110% but sometimes results aren't there. Sometimes they are. It depends on the day. She's like, 'Coming from a professional sport where you think you're going to put in the work and see an outcome. Sometimes, that's not the case here. Sometimes it is. It depends on the day and a lot of other things. As long as you come in and give 110% and everyone genuinely enjoys working with you. I don't think you're going to have an issue. I loved working with you.' That made me feel good because I wanted to make us work so bad. It was my first time being in a tag and I was going to her for anything. 'Do you think we can do this? We can do this spinning clothesline.' I matched my gear to hers. I was doing everything in my power to focus on what I could control to make it work. She said, for her, it was a breath of fresh air and she genuinely enjoyed it as well."
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