4. Mauro Ranallo Talks About The Possibility of Him Calling WWE PPVs
During a recent appearance on Ring Rust Radio, Mauro Ranallo talked about the possibility of him calling WWE PPVs one day. Below is what he said:
“Not at this point, and I thank you for that by the way [being a favorite announcer and providing a big fight feel]. I appreciate the fact that a lot of people have said that. To me it’s not about the big fight feel, it’s giving respect to each one of these competitors. I know you have to pick your spots and it can’t be all one gear. I’ve learned over the years to tone it down a little bit. I know to some I am always a little over the top, but that’s just who I am and I’d rather be that way than monotone or less than scintillating in my presentation. I would love to build a future with WWE. At the same time, I was hired to be the voice of Smackdown, and Michael Cole—who is the voice of the WWE and the guy that books the on-air talent—has told me they do have big plans for me and are invested in me and I am fully committed to them and appreciate everything that my other employers Showtime, Glory Kickboxing and Inside MMA have done in order to facilitate a relationship with WWE.
I sometimes even miscalculate how big of a global force and cultural force WWE truly is. The fact that I now get messages from all over the world is mind blowing. I’m really in a place obviously that I never thought I would be in, but I do appreciate all the support from everyone and I also think all those who have helped me along the way. Of course I love to give back and mentors many people as I can. One last thing before I go guys, something I really try to convey in these interviews is I want to be where I am today without getting the proper help and support in dealing with mental health issues I had throughout my entire life. I continue to watch, read and discuss with disbelief over how many people we lose to mental health issues and from suicide because of the lack of resources and lack of information and the stigma that still surrounds mental health.
I have proven I can be a fully functional human being who probably does more than the average person and at a high level. I think because you have a mental illness doesn’t mean you cannot reach your goals in your dreams with help and support. To anyone listening who is either in a situation in dealing with mental health issues or know someone that is or is one in four Americans that do suffer from it, please reach out. Talk, therapy, meditation, exercise, healthy eating and anything else that’ll help. We have to let our government officials know that they are failing our community when it comes to this very serious disease in our society.”
3. AJ Styles Talks About Getting The Opportunity To Wrestle At WrestleMania 32
During a recent interview with Guide Live, newest WWE Superstar AJ Styles talked about making his debut at WrestleMania this year, which is going to be the most attended event in WWE history. Below is what he said:
“It’s awesome. I can’t say enough great things about the experience I’ve had here in the WWE, and to hopefully get the opportunity to wrestle at WrestleMania is unbelievable because I never thought this would happen. You know, I have the WWE Network, I’ve watched all these moments, and felt that I may never have it. But now, a couple weeks away, it’s a big deal. It really is. I can’t put into words how big a deal it is for me. It’s a milestone in my career that I never thought I’d get the opportunity to cover.”
