King specifically credited Dreamer for facilitating appearances with TNA, which preceded his current direction within NXT. During the discussion on Busted Open Radio, Lexis King, the reigning WWE Speed Champion, also described the formation of the Birthright Faction and acknowledged Tommy Dreamer's guidance.
King stated that he and fellow second and multi-generation wrestlers have embraced public criticism of nepotism, which is tied to being sons of former stars. He cited William Regal and Fit Finlay as examples of these legacies, whose sons carry high expectations.
King added that expectations from management and peers are higher for those with wrestling family ties. He explained that this elevated scrutiny requires extra work to meet family reputations.
Lexis King continues defending his WWE Speed Championship title. The Busted Open Radio segment focused entirely on King's comments.
