Grayson Waller Felt He Was Going To Be Released - Fightful
Waller said the brand gave him a platform after a main-roster slump, and he turned that into an NXT Championship run.
- On Saturday, NXT Champion Grayson Waller will defend his title against Tony D'Angelo at NXT Halloween Havoc.
- Following a stagnant period on WWE Raw, Waller returned to NXT in late July and delivered a pivotal "pipebomb" promo that he credits with "100%" saving his career.
- Waller's decision to return to development followed a demoralizing loss to Oba Femi on the April 21 episode of Raw, when he felt his WWE career nearing an end without a platform to showcase his abilities.
- Now established as NXT Champion, Waller views his role as mentoring younger talent, saying he is "here to show them what a real WWE Superstar is like." He emphasizes work ethic and championship representation.
- Waller aims to prove that Raw and SmackDown officials missed an opportunity by not utilizing him effectively, intending to make them regret overlooking his value as a performer.
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WWE Star Breaks Silence On Career-Saving Pipebomb Promo
WWE NXT fans witnessed a fiery return in late July 2026. Grayson Waller returned with a lot to say. His comeback to NXT quickly turned into a scorched-earth moment. Waller delivered a pipebomb promo that targeted the brand’s biggest problems. He called the NXT Championship his personal demon. The Australian star also questioned the title’s […]
Grayson Waller Discusses Feeling He Was Going To Be Released By WWE Earlier This Year
Grayson Waller says he was convinced he could have been released by WWE after The New Day left the company and his own television role disappeared. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Waller said his loss to Oba Femi was followed by roughly a month without meaningful television, leaving him aware that other wrestlers could provide similar value. Rather than accepting that position… Source
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