WWE NXT Champion Trick Williams appeared on Busted Open Radio to talk about a number of topics, including how he is sick of being disrespected.
Williams said, “I’m sick of being disrespected. I came into the business and they tell me to shake everybody’s hand. They tell me, ‘Pay your dues. Show respect.’ The minute you shake everybody’s hand, the minute you’re nice and have a smile on your face, they think you’re soft and they can walk straight over you.”
On people not respecting his journey:
“Don’t get it twisted. I’m a grown-ass man and I’ve been through a lot to get here. People don’t respect my journey and I don’t understand that, but I have no problem lining up against any man and showing them what I’m about. Win, lose, or draw, it’s not about that. I’m going to stand up for what I believe.”
You can check out the complete podcast below.
(H/T to Fightful for transcribing the above quotes)