In a recent interview with UPROXX, WWE NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes discussed several topics, including the perceived cruiserweight versus heavyweight mentality for several wrestlers and how he has not adapted to that mentality.

“One time, one of my coaches here, he said that when you watch Shawn Michaels versus The Undertaker, you’re not looking at big guy, little guy, if you really think back on it, you’re just looking at an icon, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker.

It’s the same energy, I don’t try and carry myself like a cruiserweight. On paper, yeah I’m a cruiserweight, but in the ring, you’re not going to get that type of energy from me at all. I’m just as big as whoever my opponent is, and that’s the kind of mindset that I walk into every match with.”

The full interview is available at this link.