Wwe's Cruz Montana Stumbles in Dramatic Show Finale
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Grayson Waller, Cruz Montana, Tony D’Angelo
Cageside Seats - Grayson Waller, Austin Theory, The New Day, Shawn Michaels
WHAT:
F4W/WON - Grayson Waller stated that the last two years of his career have been "a complete embarrassment."
F4W/WON - Waller claimed he spent a year "carrying 240 points of idiot on my back" while referring to Austin Theory.
F4W/WON - Waller criticized Cruz Montana's entry into the NXT title scene, saying, "It ain’t 2005, lad."
F4W/WON - Waller expressed that while 90% of the male roster thinks they are ready to be called up, only 10% are ready, and they are all women.
F4W/WON - Waller described independent talent as "charisma vacuums."
Sportskeeda - Grayson Waller stated that never winning the NXT Championship "greatly hurt" his career on the main roster.
Cageside Seats - Waller referred to himself and the roster as an "embarrassment" during his promo.
Cageside Seats - Waller claimed that the women in WWE are "running laps around" the male roster.
Sportskeeda - Grayson Waller claimed the men's division in WWE NXT was weak.
Cageside Seats - Waller expressed a desire to win the NXT Championship, which he had not achieved during his previous time in NXT.
Cageside Seats - Waller criticized Cruz Montana's name and called Tony D’Angelo's new baby ugly.
Cageside Seats - Waller described the male roster as lazy, complacent, and happy to be there, stating that the women are outperforming them.
Cageside Seats - Waller's microphone was cut off during his speech, after which he told the camera, “consider your cages rattled.”
WHERE:
Sportskeeda - WWE NXT television
WHEN:
Cageside Seats - Waller returned to WWE television after a period of absence since The New Day departed the company.
WHY:
Cageside Seats - Waller's comments were motivated by his frustration over not winning the NXT Championship and the perceived lack of effort from the male roster.
HOW:
Cageside Seats - Waller used a live microphone to deliver his criticisms and challenges during the NXT episode.
(UPDATED July 29, 2026 19:27 UTC)
Grayson Waller has openly expressed that the last two years of his career have been "a complete embarrassment," adding that he spent a year "carrying 240 points of idiot on my back," a jab at Austin Theory. He also criticized Cruz Montana's entry into the NXT title scene, remarking, "It ain’t 2005, lad," and stated that while 90% of the male roster believes they are ready for a call-up, only 10% are actually prepared, and they are all women. Waller further described independent talent as "charisma vacuums," highlighting his views on the current state of wrestling talent.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 17:26 UTC)
Grayson Waller expressed that never winning the NXT Championship has "greatly hurt" his career on the main roster, calling himself and his fellow wrestlers an "embarrassment" during a recent promo. He also claimed that the women in WWE are "running laps around" the male roster, highlighting a perceived disparity in performance. Waller's comments reflect his frustrations and the competitive landscape within the organization.
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Grayson Waller made a bold return to WWE NXT television, where he criticized the men's division as weak and expressed his frustration over not winning the NXT Championship during his previous tenure. He took aim at fellow wrestlers, calling out Cruz Montana's name and even labeling Tony D’Angelo's new baby as ugly, while claiming that the male roster is lazy and complacent compared to their female counterparts. Waller's microphone was cut off during his speech, but he defiantly told the camera, “consider your cages rattled,” leaving fans eager for what’s next.