Keys, who signed with WWE earlier this year, described his journey as a "lifelong dream." Reflecting on his surprise entry into the Royal Rumble, he stated, "26-hour travel day, hiding in my room for one day, jumping in the car to go to the venue. It’s crazy." He emphasized the significance of the event, noting, "My whole family is a huge wrestling fan, but debuting at the Royal Rumble, it’s like one of the top four. It’s like one of the pinnacle pay-per-views for WWE."
Discussing his transition from AEW, Keys expressed his admiration for WWE's operations. "First of all, it’s like a dream. It’s a dream come true, but everything is just to a T. The production, the people working there, staff, talent, it’s the place to be. As we say in the business, it’s the Mecca."
Looking ahead to the Oklahoma City event, Keys highlighted the fan experience. "Well, first of all, anyone that attends, we have a special promo code, Save30, so you save 30% on your tickets. Also, tickets are starting off at $30. So anybody that’s new to WWE or is a huge fan, the thing we like to say is that anything is unexpected."
Bloodline Tensions
Keys acknowledged the ongoing storyline involving himself, Jacob Fatu, and The Bloodline. "I knew you were going to ask that," Keys said. "I’m so deep in that family, especially being trained by the WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi Fatu. So me and that whole family, we go back. Trying to bring my partner, trying to bring my boy Jacob back. You know that he doesn’t need Roman Reigns."
When asked if conflict was imminent on SmackDown, Keys responded, "I hope not, but you know, sometimes family, you gotta put the SmackDown on each other, you know?"
Life on the Road
Addressing the demanding travel schedule in WWE, Keys commented on the adjustment required. "Something you gotta adjust to. It’s a huge sacrifice, especially if you have a family at home, but we’re non-stop, all year, 52 weeks a year, sometimes three or four days a week, depending on what the schedule is. So it’s something that you have to get used to. Sacrifice is a big thing in this business."
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