WWE star Elias didnt have an easy road to the big leaguesand hes not hiding how rough the journey really was.
Speaking on Inside The Ropes, Elias opened up about spending thousands of dollars on tryouts, repeated harsh rejections from WWE officials, and the unexpected break that finally got him noticed. Elias explained that even getting a shot in WWE was a struggle from the start, and it came with a hefty price tag.
At the time, WWEs developmental system, FCW, offered paid tryoutsbut the experience wasnt exactly encouraging.
Elias admitted he had no idea how tough the path would be.
But that first rejection wasnt enough to stop him.
Still determined, Elias dropped another $1,000 for a third tryout.
Unfortunately, the answer didnt change.
But Elias didnt give up. He kept grinding on the independent scene and took extra work with WWE as a background talent. That persistence finally paid off when WWE producer Scott Armstrong spotted him.
That opponent? None other than Dean Ambrose, just before his Shield debut.
Elias recalled the match taking place at Hershey Arena.
The feedback, finally, was positive.
That praise led to a major opportunity.
While that tryout didnt immediately land him a contract either, it marked the beginning of WWE finally seeing him as more than just another hopefuland the rest, as they say, is history.
Whats your takedo you respect Elias grind to get to WWE, or do you think the system makes it too hard for new talent? Drop a comment and let us know.
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