A look into Hammerstone’s appearances on NXT TV.
There were two consecutive weeks in September that TNA’s Hammerstone competed on WWE NXT. He went one-on-one with North American Champion Oba Femi and the following week, he wrestled Tony D’Angelo.
Hammerstone reflected on what he described as a ‘phenomenal’ experience while guest appearing on the Hitting The Turnbuckle Podcast. He discussed the level of professionalism and respect he was shown during the stint.
I mean, it was great (wrestling Oba Femi). The whole experience was phenomenal. Because, you know, I got to come in there as TNA’s Hammerstone and be me. Look like me, dress like me, come out to my music, wrestle the way I want, be branded as TNA’s guy. It’s just so cool. It’s such an interesting time in wrestling and to go out there and have a good showing. Obviously, in that match, I didn’t pick up the win. But at the same time, I believe I represented TNA well. At least well enough to come back the following week and pick up a victory. So, man, what a cool feeling, what a cool time in wrestling and hope there’s more to come.
Oh, 100 percent (there’s pride that comes with representing TNA in WWE) but, not only is it pride. But, it’s just so cool how far things have come because the level of professionalism and respect I was treated with from everybody there. All the staff, all the coaches, all the producers. There was no element of this guy’s an outsider, so we’re gonna give him the short end of the stick. If anything, it was this guy’s an outsider so let’s make sure he has the best experience possible and to know the last time I was in a Performance Center, I was doing forward rolls until I just about puked. So it’s a whole different set of circumstances.
TNA is on the road to their Bound For Glory pay-per-view. The next episode of their weekly show airs on 9/26.
Hammerstone is scheduled to be in action at the upcoming television taping in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He’ll be tagging with Jake Something to take on The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel).
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