Sheamus recently spoke with Scott Fishman for Channel Guide Magazine, talking about his role as Rocksteady in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, being in the new WWE 2K17 video game and more. You can read a few excerpts below:
Sheamus comments on playing Rocksteady, and not being sure he’d get the part:
“It was a big deal for me. It was a huge deal for me. When they told me I had the part, I was shocked. It was great.
“I had those beads in my beard. I had to take them out because Michael Bay didn’t want to see them. So I took them out and met with them again and again. I met with the producer in New York City. Then he offered me the role. I couldn’t believe it.”
Sheamus comments on the brand split being a positive:
“It’s been heaven-sent for me. I’m so happy. There were times I really wanted it to come. Now I’m working with Cesaro. It’s great. I’m enjoying the opportunity to show what we can do on TV. We are just tearing it up and beating the crap out of each other.”
Sheamus reflects on his WWE career, including being on the WWE 2K17 roster:
“It means I’m still here. I’m doing what I love to do. I really don’t look at this as another royalty check. It’s a reminder that it has been seven years and the seven years of fun I’ve had. Now with the brand split, I feel reborn. I feel a rebirth. I’m still here. A lot of new guys are here and others who are gone. But I’m still in the mix and having fun.”
