Speaking to Doug Mortman and Larry Dallas of Busted Open on the Sirius XM Radio Network, Paige discussed a number of topics including Triple H’s influence on the “Divas Revolution,” which Diva she feels has the most the potential, how the women of Tough Enough may fare in WWE, and more. Highlights from the interview are as follows.
Triple H’s influence on the Divaโs Revolution
“Just seeing him come in and completely take what was then called FCW like under his wing and make it into this huge brand to the point where it sold out in Brooklyn โ 15,000 people are coming to watch NXT โ thatโs MIND BLOWING โฆ and itโs all because of that guy. He really wanted to make it a success and he really did, especially with the Divas. He really did give the Divas a chance in NXT โ like me and Emma, the first network show that we did โ he really gave us a chance on there and it just progressed. He killed it. He knocked it out of the park with it. Weโre all extremely thankful for the opportunity that he gave every single one of us.”
Which Diva Paige feels has the most promise
“Even though sheโs on the opposing team, I would say Sasha Banks. Iโm a huge fan of hers. And Iโve always said it. Iโve always said Sasha Banks. Sheโs just the full package to me. She can promo, she can wrestle, she looks good โฆ she definitely shows the most, I think.”
On whether she sees either of the remaining two Divas on Tough Enough becoming a big name in NXT and eventually the main WWE roster
“As much as I like Sara Lee, and everyone thinks I pick on her, I would have to say Amanda โ and itโs not being biased because you know how Iโm like with both of them, Iโm brutally honest with both of them. Amanda is kind of the full package too โ she can talk, sheโs really starting to get things in the ring, and sheโs really embracing that heel role that sheโs got going on. She really doesnโt care what people think of her and thatโs cool to me, I like that, she doesnโt care about being liked or not. Sheโs not afraid of being different, sheโs not afraid to be herself. She does great in the ring. She takes control as well, especially with her and Saraโs match she really took control of it. Thatโs cool. I like that about her.”
On the winners of Tough Enough and their eventual transition to the NXT roster
“Itโs definitely going to be hard transition for them because theyโre going to have to start working extra hard โฆ especially because there are a lot of people on NXT that have worked their whole lives to get where they are. To be honest with you, they DO work hard, but theyโre doing it on a reality show and then they get handed the contract at the end of the day. I can see a few jealous people [in NXT] but everyone is cool and cordial and theyโll be fine.”
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