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Alex Kane: The Journey to becoming MLW Heavyweight Champion, Fostering a Positive Environment, and Evolving

Added 2023-09-03 16:00:04 +0000 UTC

MLW Heavyweight Champion Alex Kane was the Wrestling Perspective Podcast’s guest this week.

Kane discussed his experience in the wrestling industry. Kane spoke about Bomaye Fight Club and how it got over organically. Kane spoke about his journey to becoming the MLW World Champion and the opportunities that have opened up for them since winning the title.

Alex mentions drawing inspiration from various wrestlers. He told WPP that WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons is one of his all-time favorite wrestlers.

Kane spoke about some of his compelling matches and impacting MLW. He also spoke about his dedication to being a professional wrestler and interacting with fans. Kane emphasizes treating wrestling fans with respect and offering guidance to younger wrestlers.

Kane expressed his belief that Wrestling has become more complicated than it needs to be and discussed the importance of telling stories and evolving. Kane spoke about the importance of fostering a positive environment as a leader in the locker room.

Kane told WPP that being a Professional Wrestler was the only thing he wanted to do in life. Before discovering Wrestling, he said he wanted to be a police officer or potentially join the military. He said once he watched Pro Wrestling, he knew that's what he wanted to do.

Kane said he told everybody he knew who would listen to him that he would be a professional wrestler. Kane said his family and friends supported him being a Pro Wrestler.

The conversation would end with Kane saying that holding the championship belt has helped him mature in various aspects of his life, and he’s incorporated the belt into his promo work.