Shawn Michaels: Bron Breakker Is A Wonderful Combination Of His Dad & Uncle

Shawn Michaels has heaped praise on WWE NXT 2.0's stand-out star, Bron Breakker.

Despite only debuting as part of the NXT rebrand in September, Breakker has become an integral part of the NXT 2.0 era and is a leading figure for the future of the brand.

NXT Producer and WWE Hall Of Famer Michaels notes the enthusiasm and talent Breakker has, and points out how the youngster wants to be the best he can be.

Speaking to Denise Salcedo, Michaels said: "He's a wonderful combination of his dad and his uncle, but there is a purity there, he's still an innocent, excited, enthusiastic young man and that energy again is infectious. There is believability, he's not playing a part, he's being who he is.

"I have been crushed by that young man coming back and hugging me in the back because he is really excited and just enthused about doing this. It's just off the charts, but again this just comes from family. I am just speculating, but I think they've helped him to understand that if you're smart this could be an unbelievable life, have a real future for yourself and the family that you might want to have, all of those things and he understands that it's all right here before him.

"At the same time, while he's being fun and excited and enjoying what he's doing, I think he understands that at the same time he is a professional, he's an athlete that wants to be good at the job he chose to do. He really does put in the time to not just rest on his laurels, I mean let's face it I think at this point he can easily coast or not try as hard but instead, he takes the responsibility of 'I appreciate this role you guys are putting me in, I wanna make the most of it and I want more.'

"He tries to lead in the locker room as well, and I think that is a fantastic thing and that comes from guys like Pete Dunne, Tommaso Ciampa, telling him about that as he's going on this journey."

With thanks to Denise Salcedo for providing the transcription for this interview!