The fact is, there's a ton of opportunities out there now for professional wrestlers which, when I was coming through, weren't really… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
Most fans don't realize 75 percent of the matches we have are non-televised. I prefer a non-televised show because it is more… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
When I was first in the locker room with The Undertaker and John Cena it was very strange. But it gets to… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
So in the pro wrestling world, everything is massively over the top and every reaction that you do in the ring is… — Wade Barrett Books Copy Share Image
By the time I got to 2015, I was sliding down the card. I was getting opportunities that I thought were kind… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
I think one of the things that happened to me in the last couple of years in the WWE where I realized… — Wade Barrett Balance Copy Share Image
Even to get to NXT now - which is the bottom rung of the WWE ladder - you have to be really… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
It's difficult not to like Justin Gabriel when you see him in the ring. He's one of those guys like an Evan… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
Sometimes being away from TV for four months or six months or whatever it's been can really help you. People miss you… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
Wrestling was a part-time thing and I was starving doing it. When the opportunity came up to wrestle with WWE and come… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
Even in terms of the technical stuff there's a very traditional British flavor that comes out. Our characters are influenced by our… — Wade Barrett British Copy Share Image
Once upon a time if you go back to the early 2000s all the way to 2014 all I cared about in… — Wade Barrett Climbing the ladder Copy Share Image
The difference between me and other Superstars is that I am more intelligent, possess a superior streetwise viciousness and am motivated by… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
Back in 2004 I trained at an independent wrestling school and performed in front of crowds of around 200, then I got… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
When I was on Raw, I was like Julius Caesar, an all-powerful conquering hero who became so powerful that everyone around him… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
I always dreamed of getting in WWE and becoming a big star. But it's not something you could ever guarantee. It's like… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
I think the digital revolution and the opportunity for smaller brands to get big platforms now is fantastic for professional wrestlers and… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
After making repeated attempts to change my career trajectory and having those efforts turned down, my passion for playing the role of… — Wade Barrett Career Copy Share Image
I think the way British wrestling lost its way in the mid '80s was that the athleticism and the sporting side to… — Wade Barrett British Copy Share Image
I stopped drinking alcohol, which probably was the biggest change. I used to be a very big beer drinker. Being from England,… — Wade Barrett Alcohol Copy Share Image
If you look back at people like The Rock there are times when earlier in his career he was doing heel stuff… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
One of the most exciting parts of the Nexus and 'Bad News' Barrett eras were I had a lot of influence in… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
The most important thing in the Royal Rumble is saving as much energy as you can. The guy who's going to win… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
While I was working for the WWE in 2013 and 2014, TV deals had come to me, movie deals had come to… — Wade Barrett Being Copy Share Image
There's certain elements involved in pro wrestling that aren't solely down to the performer. There's only so much I can do. I've… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
With my genetics, you have to be careful of doing too much cardio. I'm an ectomorph and you can lose a lot… — Wade Barrett Copy Share Image
I think the biggest difficulty from transitioning from professional wrestling to the acting world is generally toning down your performance. — Wade Barrett Acting Copy Share Image
