Nick Wayne Discusses The Benefits Of Working With Christian Cage In AEW

Nick Wayne is viewed by many as something of a prodigy within professional wrestling, but that doesn't mean the 19-year-old doesn't need the help of a mentor. Thankfully for Nick Wayne, he has the benefit of being paired onscreen with Christian Cage. Speaking on "Battleground Podcast," Nick Wayne was asked to discuss his relationship with the former WWE superstar and had a lot to say.

Nick Wayne first stated that his younger self would be in disbelief over how the last few years have gone for him. The performer cited Adam Copeland and Christian Cage as two of his favourites growing up, calling Christian Cage one of the most underrated wrestlers in history.

"It's just unreal," Nick Wayne said. "I was once asking Sting and now [I'm] asking Christian Cage, 'Please, watch my matches and just tear me apart with critiques because I want to get better.' So it's great to hear what they have to say and, of course, they're some of the best to do it. Everywhere they've gone, they've succeeded in their careers, and I want to do the same thing. So it truly is an honour for me to just have them as a mentor and be under their learning tree."

Nick Wayne Signs With AEW, Soon Joins Up With Christian Cage

At the age of 16 years old, after already making a name for himself on the indie wrestling scene, Nick Wayne was offered an AEW contract, set to begin on his 18th birthday. He then made his official AEW debut last year, initially allying himself with longtime friends Darby Allin and Sting. However, last October at AEW WrestleDream, Nick Wayne turned on Darby Allin and Sting to join up with Christian Cage. Together with Killswitch (formerly known as Luchasaurus), the group became known as The Patriarchy, led by Christian Cage.

"Ever since I aligned myself with Christian, [I've] been looked at as something very serious and a standout act on AEW," Nic Wayne continued. "Being under his wing, and being there on TV with Christian Cage, just kind of raised my value, in a way, on TV."

According to Nick Wayne, Christian Cage has been a big help when it comes to promos. It's an area that the young wrestler previously felt that he struggled in, but Nick Wayne has continued developing the skill under Christian Cage's tutelage, and he feels there have been results.

Thank you to "Battleground Podcast" for the transcription.

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