New WWE star reveals CM Punk’s advice before WrestleMania week debut
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are two of his biggest supporters.
WWE superstar Ricky Saints has opened up about how CM Punk and Cody Rhodes have helped him adjust to his new home.
The current NXT North American Champion, who won the gold in just his third match ever in the company, will be defending his gold against fellow AEW alumni Ethan Page at Stand & Deliver on Saturday just hours before WrestleMania 41.
He exclusively told Metro how mentors Punk and Cody – who main event night one and two of WrestleMania respectfully – have kept him grounded as he finds his footing in WWE.
‘I mean, we’ve definitely spoke. Basically, just enjoy it for what it is right now,’ he revealed.
‘Because too often do we kind of just go through these things, and we don’t really take the chance to experience it and enjoy it for what it is.’
He admitted he was ‘trying’ to take their advice on board going into his Stand & Deliver, which will mark Saints’ first ever in-ring appearance over WrestleMania weekend.
‘Absolute’ Ricky will wrestle for WWE over WrestleMania weekend for the first time (Picture: WWE) Cody Rhodes and Punk have long supported him (Picture: Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images) He’s making sure to enjoy every moment (Picture: WWE)He added: ‘I’ve been really trying to focus in and make sure that I’m taking these moments when I have to myself to at least be like, “Wow, this is insane.” ‘
It’s been a whirlwind for Saints, who made the jump to WWE and made his first appearance on NXT a couple of months ago.
He was known as Ricky Starks in his previous home, but debuted on WWE’s developmental brand to an amazing ovation from the crowd without even introducing himself by name.
”Sometimes they just love it,’ he quipped.
However, putting aside his typical bravado and confidence, Saints admitted the reaction did surprise him.
Ricky has a special connection with the fans (Picture: WWE/Matt Pendleton) He admitted the instant love surprised him (Picture: WWE)
