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Grayson Waller discusses NXT championship and TNA rivalry
WWE NXT Champion Grayson Waller has addressed several aspects of his recent career, including his desire to restore prestige to the NXT Championship. Waller described his current tenure as 'redemption season' and stated his intention to remain champion until he is defeated.
Waller also reflected on his time on the WWE main roster, identifying his exclusion from recent Australian tour dates as a significant low point. He expressed a desire to perform in his home country, noting that WWE is scheduled to return to Australia in December 2026 with shows in Perth.
Additionally, Waller's verbal criticisms of TNA Wrestling have drawn a response from TNA's Leon Slater. Slater dismissed Waller's comments as 'all talk,' challenging the champion to prove his claims by competing against TNA talent in their ring.
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Grayson Waller · Leon Slater · NXT · TNA Wrestling · WWE
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grayson Waller identified being excluded from WWE's Australian shows as a low point in his main roster run. www.f4wonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Waller has labeled his current period as 'redemption season'. www.wrestlinginc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] TNA's Leon Slater dismissed Grayson Waller's verbal jabs at the promotion as mere talk. www.fightful.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grayson Waller intends to hold the NXT Championship until someone defeats him. www.wrestlinginc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] WWE is scheduled to hold shows in Australia in December 2026, including SmackDown, RAW, and Wrestlepalooza: Perth. www.f4wonline.com