WWE Star Mansoor recently appeared on WWE's The Bump, where he discussed his match against Cesaro and how wrestling “The Swiss Superman” was a life-changing moment for him and his career. Mansoor battled Cesaro in Singles action at the Crown Jewel Event in 2019.
Mansoor said, “That was a completely, you know, not just a career-changing match for me, but a life-changing match for me. I can’t emphasize enough how much this match changed my life.” “I mean, this was the match that I think proved to everybody that, ok, this kid is not just here to be rolled out every couple times a year. This is a kid who has potential. This is a kid who can bring it, and this is a kid who was able to match that level of one of the best wrestlers in the world."
“It doesn’t surprise me at all that he’s being so successful right now. Cesaro is a guy who, let’s be honest, 99 days out of a 100, Cesaro beats me. But that one night, I had his number… That was a real magical moment for me. I really hope I can do it again with Cesaro down the line.”
Mansoor then talked about how being in WWE, especially on the main roster on RAW is a dream come true for him.
Mansoor said, “I know it’s a cliché, but it’s been a dream come true.” “The three years that I’ve been here in WWE have all led to that moment. I’ve always wanted the consistency of being on a show every week. You know, telling those stories, being part of a roster in a consistent and, you know, regular way. I’m really excited for my future on Raw. I think it was a real trial by fire having my first opponent be Sheamus, and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Mansoor also talked about when and how he learned he would be making his main roster debut on RAW.
Mansoor said, “I’ve been going to the ThunderDome every Monday for the past couple of months to do Main Event. It wasn’t really specifically told to me, but I kind of figured they were taking a look-see at me, kind of trying me out to see if I was a right fit for the brand." “One day, I get there, and one of the producers comes up to me, extends his hand, and says, ‘Hey, welcome to team Raw.’ I was like, ‘Um, cool!’ I think that’s one of the best parts about working for WWE or being a wrestler, in general, is that you’re always kept on your toes.”
Back in 2018, Mansoor signed with WWE and became the first-ever Saudi Arabian born Star to compete in the company. Mansoor was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and was signed with seven other wrestlers after a tryout took place prior to the 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble Event. Mansoor then made his NXT debut in September 2018, losing to Luke Menzies at a live event. His NXT TV debut came in February 2019 with a loss to Jaxson Ryker. Mansoor then made his WWE 205 Live debut in November 2019, when he defeated The Brian Kendrick. Mansoor made his main roster debut a number of weeks ago on RAW when he faced Sheamus for the WWE United States Title.
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