WWE Hall of Famer Booker T recently shared his thoughts on the current state of NXT and the future of NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes during his latest Hall of Fame podcast. Booker T discussed various topics, including the potential move of Carmelo Hayes to the main roster and the importance of giving his tag team partner Trick Williams the opportunity to shine on his own.
Booker T expressed his excitement about the current talent in NXT, mentioning Grayson Waller and the tag team of Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. He emphasized the importance of allowing these talents to develop and gain more experience before making the jump to the main roster. Booker T believes in giving them time to “cook” and grow as performers.
Regarding Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams going their separate ways, Booker T explained that it is essential for Trick to have the chance to establish himself as an individual talent. He acknowledged that there has been talk about Carmelo potentially moving to the main roster, but he believes Trick needs to gain more in-ring experience and have a few more marquee matches before considering such a move. Booker T drew a parallel to his own experience of opening a wrestling school, stating that it takes time to develop and be ahead of the curve.
Booker T expressed his commitment to helping Trick Williams grow and become a formidable force in the industry. He emphasized the importance of gaining experience and understanding what it means to compete at a higher level. He cited the transformation of Finn Balor over the years as an example of how experience and growth can shape a wrestler’s career.
Booker T’s insights provide a valuable perspective on the development of NXT talent and the considerations involved in transitioning to the main roster. It is clear that he believes in giving performers the opportunity to hone their skills and build their reputation before taking the next step in their careers.
For more details on Booker T’s thoughts on the future of Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams, you can watch the full Hall of Fame podcast here.
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