In an exclusive interview with PWMania.com, former WWE NXT star “Big Body Javi” / Javier Bernal (Randy Beidelschies) spoke candidly about lessons learned inside WWE, creative freedom on the independent scene, and what he wants his wrestling legacy to represent. You can read the entire interview by clicking here.
Watch the full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUPrVgagF0M
Here are some highlights:
On lessons learned from WWE:
“Sometimes it doesn’t matter how hard you work — it’s time, place, and opportunity. I was there four years. You don’t last four years if you’re not good.
John Cena once told me I had match of the night. Booker T always had my back. When guys like that vouch for you, but things still don’t happen, you learn — sometimes it’s just not your time yet.
It’s not a no. It’s a ‘not right now.’”
On creative freedom outside WWE:
“It’s collaborative. WWE is structured — and that’s not a bad thing — but on the indies, you can explore who you really are. I’ve had WWE talent reach out telling me I’m killing it now.
I’m a free agent. WWE, AEW, TNA, MLW, NJPW — anyone can pick me up. Now’s a good time.”
On legacy and perseverance:
“Someone who didn’t give up. Someone who kept climbing the mountain no matter how many times he was pushed off.
Personally — a good husband, a good son, someone who stood up for the right things and stayed selfless in a selfish business.”
Javier Bernal also discussed identity, authenticity, fan culture, and the physical toll of professional wrestling. You can check out the complete interview at this link.
https://www.pwmania.com/javier-bernal-on-life-after-wwe-the-indie-grind-creative-freedom-whats-next
If you use any portion of the quotes from this interview, please credit PWMania.com with a h/t to PWMania.com for the transcription.
