I am a big dude that can move, so I want to see what kind of magic a guy like Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins can bring against me.

I love just getting to experience the different types of fans and getting to perform in front of thousands of people every night; that is icing on the cake for me. That is the fun.

Metal fans have a connection. There is something there; just like the wrestling world, they are die hard about wrestling, and it's that passion that makes you enjoy what you do. That is why I go to metal shows; you watch these dudes on stage just shredding and letting loose. You can't help but love it.

The atmosphere we get with NXT and NXT fans, they're a die-hard group. They care deeply about NXT.

Fit Finlay and guys like that, who can work with you and tailor who you are and what you're doing in the ring, are unbelievable.

We have amazing people that help us backstage, and Arn Anderson is someone I always like to look to. He's a legend in his own right.

I think 'Raw' is complacent in the fact that 'Raw's' been the flagship of WWE. 'Smackdown' wants to be number one.

There's a fire on 'SmackDown Live' that I don't think 'Raw' has.

Growing up, I idolized Big Boss Man and Bam Bam Bigelow just because they were big guys who could move and were tough. I felt like they both rode motorcycles. And Bam Bam had his head tattooed. Those are the guys who really got me into wrestling.

You look at me: you see the tattoos, and I ride a motorcycle.

I don't get paid by the hour; I go out there and get it done and get out. That's the way I want it to be.

End of Days is a lot of impact; it makes people open their eyes. It makes a statement.

Billy Gunn, Bill DeMott, and Dusty Rhodes all helped me find myself and how to express it to people so they understand.

I don't live for anyone other than myself, and I don't have a problem showing people or telling them.

NXT is the professional level, and it's the best of the best.

I was in the top 1 percent of football players. Indie guys are in the bottom 95 percent of wrestlers.

I don't respect anyone who has a background on the independent circuit.

I think, ya know, he's called out a few WWE Superstars; I wouldn't mind taking a crack at Conor McGregor, and he's, like, 165 pounds, 185 pounds soaking wet. So, I would like to slam him on his head a few times.

It's two guys in particular. Norman Smiley, he got his hands on me the day I walked in the door - started teaching me the fundamentals and teaching me things that I use - but Billy Gunn, that guy has helped me evolve more than anyone.

There's a great feeling when you look in someone's eyes and they have that 'look of defeat,' and that's what I'm looking for, and that's my game plan.

I aim to bring a little pain, and a little roughness to what I do.

Just like when I was in the NFL, you've got to find those smaller dudes - and when you get your hands on them, it's bad news - all day.

I want to keep growing and keep getting better every day.

I'm pretty good with being calculated in what I do, when I'm going to make my mark on somebody.