Growing up, I idolized Big Boss Man and Bam Bam Bigelow just because they were big guys who could move and were tough. I felt like they both rode motorcycles. And Bam Bam had his head tattooed. Those are the guys who really got me into wrestling.
Baron Corbin
You look at me: you see the tattoos, and I ride a motorcycle.
Twitter needs to understand that just because they're the loudest, they're not the majority.
If you're not getting better, you're getting worse.
Fit Finlay and guys like that, who can work with you and tailor who you are and what you're doing in the ring, are unbelievable.
For me, growing up, I'd always been a part of team sports, except for when I was boxing.
It's two guys in particular. Norman Smiley, he got his hands on me the day I walked in the door - started teaching me the fundamentals and teaching me things that I use - but Billy Gunn, that guy has helped me evolve more than anyone.
If you're in my way, you're done.
Wrestling is an opportunity to go to a show, be a part of it, and feel the emotions from anger to frustration to sadness to pain - everything that music can make you feel.
That's what Twitter is: a very negative place.
Just like when I was in the NFL, you've got to find those smaller dudes - and when you get your hands on them, it's bad news - all day.
The NFL, boxing, jiu-jitsu - I did that. I'm proven at what I can do.
I aim to bring a little pain, and a little roughness to what I do.
What you see of me on TV and all of that, that is me - that's truly how I feel. I'm just multiplying it. It's that arrogance, that confidence, the belief that I'm the best, and there's a true attitude that I don't care what others think.
I'm putting it all on my shoulders, and I'm going to be successful by my will, and no one else will be responsible for it.
There were definitely some days at training camp that I got in fistfights.
I'm not going to shed a tear for not being liked.
I grew up going to rock shows, and the lines of rock n' roll cross over with wrestling so much.
I don't respect anyone who has a background on the independent circuit.
John Cena - say what you want about the guy, but he is unbelievable in every aspect of WWE: what he does with kids from Make-A-Wish and to how he controls a ring and a crowd in the moment.
Fear of failure is a great thing. It pushes you past your comfort levels.
I'm 6'8'', 280 pounds, and I feel like I move like I'm 5'10'' and 200.
We're always out there to put on the best show possible.
I've always wanted to be in the ring with 'Taker.
It's a competitive business, and everybody wants to be the best. And when there's a new guy coming in, and there's buzz about him, 'Oh, he was a pro football player,' you instantly have people that don't like you because they're afraid you're going to take their spot.
If you look up what I did in Arizona, you'll see that I fought my way through training camp. I didn't have a problem fighting my teammates.
I love just getting to experience the different types of fans and getting to perform in front of thousands of people every night; that is icing on the cake for me. That is the fun.
Sometimes I just go, 'Is it me? Am I really just not that likeable?' The cool thing is, when you go out there and see a lady get mad or a guy get mad, or they hate you because you didn't come from the independents, or whatever, what I like to do is just pour kerosene on that fire.
That attitude, that persona I carry is something I've always had with me. I mean, that's what made me successful, especially in football, and is making me successful now.
I'd like the chance to stand in the ring and punch the Undertaker in the face.
Metal fans have a connection. There is something there; just like the wrestling world, they are die hard about wrestling, and it's that passion that makes you enjoy what you do. That is why I go to metal shows; you watch these dudes on stage just shredding and letting loose. You can't help but love it.
The fact that people don't like me doesn't bother me.
I really want to test my athletic ability, my toughness, and my skills against those guys who are in my ballpark size-wise.
I'm pretty good with being calculated in what I do, when I'm going to make my mark on somebody.
Billy Gunn, Bill DeMott, and Dusty Rhodes all helped me find myself and how to express it to people so they understand.
Honestly, I was a little bit arrogant because I came in and thought it was going to be easy and that I'd be on television in a year, no problem. Then you realize how many different things it takes to become a successful superstar, and it really is a rude awakening.
It's the fun part of this business: you never know what your day is gonna hold. Some things could be very, very last-minute. It could be at that very last second. So, it's pretty wild, and it keeps you on your toes. That's for sure.
End of Days is a lot of impact; it makes people open their eyes. It makes a statement.
One time, I was practicing against the Tennessee Titans, and one of their defensive linemen took a cheap shot at our running back, so I planted him.
I think, ya know, he's called out a few WWE Superstars; I wouldn't mind taking a crack at Conor McGregor, and he's, like, 165 pounds, 185 pounds soaking wet. So, I would like to slam him on his head a few times.
We have amazing people that help us backstage, and Arn Anderson is someone I always like to look to. He's a legend in his own right.
Our dad was an iron worker, a really tough guy. He raised us to be strong and stand up for ourselves. Whatever we want, we go and get it. Sometimes, you have to take it.
I was in the top 1 percent of football players. Indie guys are in the bottom 95 percent of wrestlers.
I've always been a dominant and violent person.
When you have an icon that wants you to succeed, it's awesome.
I have a brother; we had some good brawls.
Everybody always asked why I wanted to be an offensive lineman. I told them that I had 11 different people I can hit on every single play, while everyone else is chasing one person. I prided myself on being an extremely physical and dominant player.
I am going to be the best, make the most money, and just do whatever I want, when I want.
Football and boxing helped me immensely. Those sports helped me become dangerous.
Most people settle in life, and that's not me.
