36-Year-Old RAW Star Delivers Pipebomb Promo; WWE Cuts Off His Mic

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He also referenced that his time alongside the New Day felt like a funeral for his career, even though Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods were gone from WWE. Waller then turned his frustration onto the divisions of NXT.

He praised the women’s division for carrying the brand, stating that the 10% of the roster ready for a call-up are all women. Waller also praised former NXT Champions like Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Johnny Gargano.

Winning that title made things much easier for them and his contemporaries like Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi. The Australian star also credited his fellow independent wrestling stars but mocked their lack of charisma.

Since he didn’t win the NXT Title, Waller felt like he was treated much differently. His return was fueled by exorcising that demon, even at the expense of Tony D’Angelo or the newly arrived Cruz Montana.

Waller didn’t let anyone off the hook, even targeting Shawn Michaels, the man in charge of NXT. Before he could make his final statement, the mic cut out. Waller left the ring and yelled into a camera before the live feed cut to black.

A tale of two paths in WWE

As Waller mentioned, most stars who’ve captured the NXT Championship have enjoyed success on the main roster. Rollins, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, and Kevin Owens have won major gold.

Others, like Nakamura and Gargano, have won tag team titles. Waller had some initial success, but as he mentioned in his pipe bomb, he fell out of favor for some reason. He wasn’t a priority for bookers after losing the WWE Tag Team Titles.

His journey to NXT follows Natalya’s. It could be just the next of many, as other misused or underutilized performers from RAW and SmackDown may follow his lead.

The men’s roster is a weakness, especially after losing Williams, Femi, Joe Hendry, Ricky Saints, and Je’Von Evans all in the last year. Going back to NXT could be the move to revitalize his career.