The NXT after WrestleMania set up a lot of new storylines and introduced some new stars. Let’s look at some of the little details other recaps might have missed while covering WWE’s developmental brand.
Who is Cameron Grimes’s Father? What is Solo Sikoa’s “Bloodline”? And who the heck is Pretty Deadly?
Cameron Grimes’ Father
Cameron Grimes has referenced his father as the reason he went after the North American title. In a promo following his victory, Grimes again made mention of his father, who raised Grimes on his own while sacrificing a lot to the wrestling business.
This is a real-life reference. Cameron Grimes’ father, Tracey Caddell, was an independent wrestler who worked in the Carolinas with The Hardys and Hurricane Helms.
The beginning of #OMEGA wouldn’t have occured without Tracey Caddell. @MATTHARDYBRAND discusses how the father of @CGrimesWWE helped shape their influencial promotion! @JonAlba @PodHeat
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— The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy (@matthardypod) February 6, 2022
Caddell passed away in 2018.
Former professional wrestler and promoter Tracey Caddell has passed away, according to PWInsider. Caddell was big on the independent scene in Northh Carolin and was a… https://t.co/x8nLA4zCUB
— everythingdohrelated01 (@everythingdohr1) July 29, 2018
Solo Sikoa’s “Bloodline”
Coming out to challenge newly minted NXT North American Champion Cameron Grimes, streetfighter Solo Sikoa mentioned that championships ran in his “bloodline.
That was an apparent reference to SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos and Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns, for those unfamiliar. Sikoa, real name Joseph Fatu, is the young brother of The Usos and first cousin (once removed) of Roman Reigns.
However, this is the only reference Sikoa is making. WWE, much like Bron Brekker, wants Solo to want to be able to build his own star and brand without having to resort to just being the next member of the Samoan Dynasty.
Solo Sikoa: “Championships run all through my Bloodline”
Roman watching:#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/f7d1b5O2Rs
— ✨ Rasheed ✨ (@RDB_KING1) April 6, 2022
Who Is Pretty Deadly?
Following the Creed Brothers’ defeat of Imperium, the masked assailants who attacked the Diamond Mine in week’s previous finally revealed themselves. And they are the NXT UK team Pretty Deadly.
Wait…. is that? Pretty Deadly!?#WWENXT @JuliusCreedWWE @BrutusCreedwwe pic.twitter.com/tgbeE3BJS5
— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2022
Pretty Deadly are UK-based wrestlers Lewis Howley and Sam Stoker. They were previously NXT UK Tag champions for 287 days before losing their titles to Moustache Mountain. According to reports, they are now going under the names Elton Prince and Kit Wilson.
Oh so they’re now Elton Prince and Kit Wilson. Whoever FKA Sam Stoker is, they still can’t fight https://t.co/swMqbKMXqf
— Braven Haas F1 Fan Account (@Braven_Kerbs) April 6, 2022
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