WWE: More on Cameron Grimes Release & Career Future, Trick Williams on NXT Title Victory, More News

Apr 24, 2024

More on Cameron Grimes Release from WWE & Career Future

As noted before, Cameron Grimes revealed on Tuesday that he was released from WWE.

Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that the general reaction within WWE over Grimes’ release was one of surprise for “various reasons.” Those spoken to reportedly stated that one reason for their feeling was due to Grimes’ skill did not match with the others who were recently released.

Prior to his release, it was reported that Grimes was constantly present on WWE shows and WWE officials had felt that he had sharpened his skills even more than when he signed with the company five years ago.

In regards to Grimes’ career future, it was reported that Grimes has already been receiving bookings across the indies scene and multiple promotions spoken to stated that they are already planning on booking him in the future.

Trick Williams Comments on His NXT Title Victory at NXT Spring Breakin 2024

Tuesday’s NXT Spring Breakin 2024 Week 1 show featured Trick Williams defeating Ilja Dragunov to become the new NXT Champion.

Following the show, WWE held a digital exclusive backstage interview with Williams discussing his thoughts about his NXT title victory.

“Man, it means the world to me, man. I’ve been fighting a long time for this. This is a testament of that hard work. I’ve been fighting for this. I come from fighters. I’ve been fighting my whole life. My momma’s fighting right now, she’s in the hospital. My brother’s been fighting for a long time. It’s all good. So I did this, it’s bigger than me. It’s not just for me. It’s for everybody, the people who love me, the people that have been having my back for a long time. They’ve taught me how to fight, and I’m gonna keep fighting. I’m never gonna stop fighting. Believe that. NXT, we in good hands, baby. Believe that.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

WWE News & Notes

Wednesday’s WWE Speed show on Twitter featured Ricochet defeating JD McDonagh to advance to the Finals of the WWE Speed Championship tournament.

Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan reported that his sources stated that NXT talent and manager Robert Stone recently joined NXT’s producer crew and started his new role at Tuesday’s Spring Breakin 2024 Week 1 show.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently announced that rock legend and WWE Celebrity Hall of Famer Ozzy Ozbourne will be getting inducted as a member of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class.

Daily Mail reported that their sources stated that Cody Rhodes recently joined the cast for the upcoming Naked Gun reboot film that will also be featuring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. It was reported that Rhodes’ role in the upcoming film is currently not known but one source spoken to stated “To make things a little easier for himself, he might actually end up playing himself in the film. It may be a cameo but his role is important and lends itself to the full story of the film.”

As noted before, WWE currently has plans for Bo Dallas’ and the Uncle Howdy character potential return to the company. This past Monday’s WWE RAW show in Columbus, Ohio featured a new video teaser for Bo Dallas and the Uncle Howdy character’s return to WWE. Prior to the start of Chad Gable’s promo on the show, the screen briefly glitched and flashed several images and a new QR code. When scanned, this reveals a binary code that will play a video when the correct answer is given but also includes several easter eggs depending on other answers given.

This past Monday’s WWE RAW show also featured Tommaso Ciampa teasing a potential future heel turn. Following Awesome Truth’s victory over DIY to retain their WWE World Tag Team Championship, Johnny Gargano shook hands and gave hugs to Awesome Truth while Ciampa refused and walked out of the ring. Following the show, WWE held a digital exclusive backstage interview with DIY to get their thoughts about their latest failed attempt to capture tag team gold that was cut short over Ciampa walking out of the interview.

This past Monday’s WWE RAW show also featured Becky Lynch winning a Women’s Battle Royal match to become the new WWE Women’s World Champion. Following the show, WWE held a digital exclusive backstage interview with Lynch discussing her thoughts about her title victory. Lynch stated “It feels great to hear [I’m the WWE Women’s World Champion]. I’ve never held this championship before. Look at it, it’s beautiful, it’s beautiful. Look, for the last few months, Rhea even said it, I’ve been burning the candle all out. I’ve been away from my daughter for weeks on end. Got myself a New York Times bestseller for a damn near month. But man, it’s worth it. It’s worth it because the words of my book are written on my gear. It reminds me why I do this, where I started, where I’ve gotten to. We’re just going up, baby.” Lynch also stated that she wanted to her daughter Roux proud. Lynch stated “Everything that I do, I want to make her proud. I hope she’s proud. She did [stay up late to watch the match]. I got a text from my husband [Seth Rollins], who’s recovering from surgery. At all stages, we need at least one champ in the house, so I’m bringing it home, baby.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

As noted before, Jinder Mahal was released by WWE this past Friday as part of a larger batch of talent releases. In a recent interview with the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Mahal praised AEW CEO Tony Khan for helping generate more interest in his match against Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship this past January. This interview was held prior to Mahal’s release from WWE. Mahal stated “I was at home, I think it was early in the day. Drew had texted me. I got a bunch of texts in a row and I was like, ‘What? I have to see this.’ I opened Twitter and saw it [laughs]. Thank you, Tony. You made the match with Seth more interesting. People thought I was going to win it just to spite Tony. I was surprised, everyone stuck up for me, it never happened before.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

In a recent interview with the Wrestle Rant podcast, Booker T gave his thoughts about if NXT talent Trick Williams is ready for a call-up to WWE’s main roster. This interview was held prior to Tuesday’s NXT show that featured Williams defeating Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship and included the stipulation of if Williams lost, then he must leave NXT. Booker T stated “Wrestling is subjective to the person watching. I never really look at that side of it because I wasn’t that great of a wrestler myself [laughs], I just act like I was a good wrestler. Trick Williams has done something so captivating and that’s being able to connect with the crowd. The crowd wants to see Trick Williams and him come up just because of the charisma he displays on a weekly basis. He’s a good dude as well. The wrestling, that’s going to come. I talk to Trick Williams all the time myself about that aspect of his game. It’s not something that happens overnight. Trick Williams has had, you can count on both hands about how many matches Trick has had on television. For me, Trick is a diamond in the rough, but trust me, once we polish him up, he’s going to shine and shine like new money. Right now, he’s doing a hell of a job as far as creating his aura in NXT. Is Trick Williams ready for the main roster right now? Personally, I don’t think so, but that’s what NXT is for, to keep these young guys ready for that next level, just like Carmelo Hayes. He’s been grinding in NXT for two years. He’s been grinding. Give Trick Williams that same amount of time and see how he develops. He is truly going to be a generational talent in this business that hasn’t come along in a long time.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

WWE recently announced Logan Paul will be making an appearance at next week’s WWE RAW show on April 29th in St. Louis, Missouri.

WWE also recently announced one new match for the card of next week’s WWE RAW show on April 29th in St. Louis: