Former WWE Superstar TJ Perkins Reveals That He Knew He Was Going To Win The Cruiserweight Title After Round One Of Tournament

Former WWE Superstar and former Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins recently spoke with the Wrestling Epicenter and discussed a wide range of topics, some of which included how he knew he was winning the WWE Cruiserweight Title after the first round of the tournament, and also addresses rumors of that he has signed with Impact Wrestling.

On finding out that he was going to win the WWE Cruiserweight Title, TJP said:

“I knew I was going to win because they asked me who I wanted to wrestle in the finals after round 1. (laughs) I knew everyone was looking at Zack and Kota (Ibushi) and they were in separate brackets. Something I came to find out about WWE is they do stuff like that on purpose because they know a certain subculture of fans is going to fantasy book that.

So, they plant that seed because then they know they don’t have to do any more work because that group is already going to be hooked on it. So, they asked me who I wanted and they gave me a choice between Zack (Sabre Jr) and Metalik and I actually chose Zack. I’m good friends with Metalik, I’m good friends with Zack. But, I really wanted Zack. In the end, I think they felt that maybe Zack and I were a little too similar – Not too similar but with Metalik, maybe they’d get a more diverse match and maybe a more diverse demographic as well.

So, I knew right from the beginning that I was going to go to the final at least on my side of the bracket anyway.”

Perkins also commented on rumors that he has signed to Impact Wrestling after recently working their TV tapings:

“No, that is not the case. There is a connection on this flight but the plane hasn’t landed yet is the best way to put it. I think there are more stops in the future but there is no contracts right now. It is a polace I’d like to keep on the horizon. On the other side as well, I know that they’re interested in having me back. But, my schedule is so packed! That is the thing, I’m enjoying my freedom. So, wherever I do land, it has to come with a certain amount of flexibility for me. I don’t know that I really want to give this freedom up maybe ever again. I don’t know.”

You can listen to the entire interview with TJ Perkins below.

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