“It Represents 14 Years of Hardwork” – Bronson Reed Elated After NXT North American Championship Win

This week’s edition of WWE NXT was a one to remember for the ages! The ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase appeared at the CWC. Plus, Hit Row made their in-ring debuts! However, the biggest moment coming out of this week’s show is the NXT North American Championship victory of the ‘Colossal’ Bronson Reed.

Bronson Reed – 9th NXT North American Champion

Bronson Reed did the unthinkable last night on NXT defeating Johnny Gargano to win his first title in NXT – the North American title. The victory was an emotional one for Reed and it showed from his celebration. He soaked in the moment in the middle of the ring, and even embraced with his wife after the show went off air. In all of this, his tears couldn’t stop.

In a WWE Network exclusive interview following the main event, the ‘Colossal’ revealed how it feels to be champion. He said, “Overwhelming. This has been something I’ve dreamed of my whole life. I’ve always wanted to become a champion in WWE and now I’ve done it.”

The Colossal Superstar @bronsonreedwwe processes his breakthrough NXT North American Title win against Johnny Gargano! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/6Ek97pA2iV

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 19, 2021

The interviewee then asked Bronson Reed what the night means to him. To which he said, “It represents 14 years of hardwork. It is written in the stars that 14 years is to the day when I first had my debut match, I’ve now become North American Champion. It’s crazy.”

Speaking further on getting emotional upon winning the title Bronson revealed the emotional were real. It wasn’t that he got emotional for the sake of it. He added he isn’t the biggest emotional person and did not expect that to happen. However, overwhelming emotions got the better of him.

Reed credits wife for North American Championship win

The new @WWENXT North American Champion @bronsonreedwwe celebrates his Colossal victory with his wife in a triumphant moment at the Capitol Wrestling Center! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/JxouDiZsxH

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 19, 2021

Bronson Reed thanked everyone from the fans in attendance to commentary and even fellow wrestlers, trainers, etc. at the back. He also thanked everyone who believed in him, and gave the biggest thank you to his wife. The CWC erupted in a chant of ‘Thank You Paige.’

The ‘Colossal’ added how difficult it is to be the wife of a pro wrestler. He credited his wife for his success and revealed she supported him even when he had no money in his bank account. And she is the reason he is living his dream, and is now the new North American Champion.

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Bronson Reed and wife embraced in the middle of the ring, and then posed at the entrance stage before heading backstage. All we can say is it was indeed one of the most emotional titles wins in recent memory. The Aussie dream has finally come true!

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