Wade Barrett Thinks WWE Management Has Improved Compared to His Days in the Ring

During a recent chat with Sam Roberts on the Notsam Wrestling podcast, Wade Barrett discussed how WWE management has changed and improved since the days earlier in his career as an active wrestler. Below are some highlights

Wade Barrett on WWE Management Compared to His Days in the Ring

“So I think, as controversial as this might sound, and I’m trying to be diplomatic here. I think management today are a lot better than they were back in my day in the ring. And I think when a certain superstar, whoever it may be, has some momentum, I think the emphasis from management and creative these days is to continue to build upon that momentum. Whereas that was not the attitude back in the era that we are referring to when I was in Nexus. So, I think there is a significant change there. So, I’m not going up to the young guys. ‘Hey guys, trust me. You think your dreams are getting made now? They’re going to get ruined. Oh, this business will break your heart, kid. Trust me on that.’ I’m not doing that. That’s the difference. Maybe I should, though.”

Barrett Joking That He Should Take Je’Von Evans Down a Peg

“No. You got me thinking like, you know, that Je’von Evans, he’s so young and happy, and you know, it’s all sunshine and rainbows, isn’t it? Well, someone needs to take this kid down a peg or two, and maybe I’m going to have a word in his ear next time I see him. And that came from Sam Roberts.”

Speaking of Je’Von Evans, he’ll be competing in the Six-Pack Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania 42: Sunday on April 19. The premium live event takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will air live on the ESPN App in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.

If using any of the above quotes, please credit Notsam Wrestling, with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.