Marcus Mathers might be one of the breakout names to watch in WWEs new ID program, but long before signing his first contract, his identity in the ring had a surprising originand it involves Eminem.
In a recent interview with Casual Conversations, Mathers revealed how his trainer helped him come up with a name when he was first starting out. The process was simple: name a few things he liked. The result ended up stickingand sounding a lot like one of the biggest names in rap history.
The connection to Marshall Mathers wasnt lost on the interviewer, who immediately picked up on the Eminem parallel. Marcus laughed off the comparison but admitted its something people catch often. He also brought up how similar his story is to a major WWE Superstar.
Now part of WWEs inaugural ID class, Mathers is soaking in the moment while never forgetting how far hes come. From CZW shows and deathmatch memories to signing with WWE, the journey has been anything but ordinary. Still, his namerooted in a love for rap, wrestling, and Pokmoncontinues to represent everything that got him here.
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