Ricky Saints: Polar Opposites Attract; That Chemistry Creates The Best Matches
Ricky Saints has friction with Ethan Page, but he believes that only makes for a good match.
Saints is set to defend his NXT North American Championship against Ethan Page on Tuesday's episode of NXT. Saints previously defended and retained the title against Page at NXT Stand & Deliver, but the feud has continued to heat up ever since then.
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Ricky Saints spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard at WrestleMania Media Day about his feud with Ethan Page, who, like him, left AEW to join NXT. There are some similarities between the two, but their personalities are very different. Despite that contrast, Saints said their dynamic brings out the best in each other.
'Polar opposites attract, of course, and I'm no stranger to Ethan. We have met before on the indies and other places, things of that nature, so I think having that chemistry only creates the best types of matches and outcomes,' Ricky Saints said.
Ricky Saints is focused on the present
Plenty of things come to mind when fans think about Ricky Saints' career. This ranges from his various title wins to his AEW exit to his new name in NXT, among other topics. Is there anything that Saints wants fans to focus on more, or something that he feels deserves more attention?
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'I think it's just really focusing on my current work right now, and stuff that I'm trying to do currently,' Ricky Saints said. 'I would just focus on the effort I'm putting out there right now.'
In closing, Saints was asked if he had a message for Page ahead of Stand & Deliver, so he offered a simple preview of what was to come.
'Hey, bud, you're gonna lose,' Saints said.
Could the same ring true on Tuesday's episode of NXT? We'll have to wait and find out.
Check out our full interview with Ricky Saints below:
Read More: Ricky Saints Shares Original Pitch For His Name In NXT
The post Ricky Saints: Polar Opposites Attract; That Chemistry Creates The Best Matches appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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