Finn Balor made his return to NXT in 2019, where he went on to become the NXT Champion. Currently, he has a working relationship with those WWE Superstars whom he idolized since he was a child.
Balor recently spoke to ViBe & Wrestling, where he talked about some of the people he grew up idolizing. This included WWE legends Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
“No, but I feel like it’s such a great night when the legends are around. For me, I feel very fortunate that I’ve gotten to work very closely with some of my heroes in the wrestling business – Shawn Michaels and Triple H being two. Obviously, I’ve worked very closely with Triple H for many years since I began at NXT and of course William Regal,” stated Balor. “Then more recently in the second run with NXT, Shawn Michaels is heavily involved behind the scenes. So, getting to know him and learn from him and pick his brain on what he feels is a good direction to take the business, I’ve learned so much from.”
“It’s always very surreal to be working with these guys that you idolized or you grew up watching and had their t-shirts or had their action figures. Now you’re having a discussion or debate on what you think is a good direction to go. I feel very fortunate to have that kind of environment in NXT.”
In both of his stints in NXT, Balor became the NXT Champion and competed in memorable feuds.
He recently retained his title against Kyle O’Reilly at NXT New Year’s Evil.
h/t to Wrestling Inc for the transcription.
