Nic Nemeth says it means a lot to be the TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
The former WWE Superstar debuted in TNA earlier this year and quickly set about in becoming the company’s top star. He won the title in a six-way match at TNA Slammiversary, defending it numerous times including against Joe Hendry. Nic Nemeth lost the title to Hendry last night at TNA Genesis but spoke with TV Insider before the fight about what it means to be champion.
“It means a lot for them to have the confidence in me. It really started as a let’s see how it goes. If it went well, we’d stick with it. I’ve appreciated that part. The reign adding in the Hardys, Joe Hendry, Masha [Slamovich], Jordynne [Grace] and everyone stepping up. All these pieces have led to the company doing well. I’m so proud to be one percent of that chunk of us pushing forward and having everyone talking about TNA at the moment.”
Nic Nemeth Is Happy To Be A Piece Of TNA
Nic Nemeth also addressed how he knew TNA was the place he knew he should stay after leaving WWE.
“At first, I wasn’t sure what to do. I’d just gotten out of a 20-year relationship and wanted to take a break and not immediately jump into another one. I wanted to check out the independents, go to some different countries and do things I haven’t done without the umbrella of WWE. I wanted to have a bunch of matches I never thought I would.” Nic Nemeth said.
“Scott D’Amore kept saying to give them a chance, check out the locker room, and that they had something special going on over here. He wanted me to be a part of it. I got a text from Frankie Kazarian, Brian Myers, Bobby Roode, so many different people were like, ‘You’ve got to give it a try.” I said, “Let’s find a way where I could dip my toe here and be affiliated with you guys but still do my own thing.'”
“After the first payday, I got the locker room, the vibe and how everyone was on the same team. I thought, ‘Let’s go. Let me lock in and be a part of this.’ One of the first things I told them was I didn’t want to be the champion or in the title picture for six months to a year. If it doesn’t come to me somewhat organically, then I didn’t want it to happen. Storyline-wise three or four months in we got to a match, but still Moose remained champion. Slowly, different pieces fell into place where it felt right for the time for what TNA was doing. I think we’re all doing such great work that I’m happy to be a piece of it as champion at the moment,” added Nic Nemeth.
