A WWE star appears to have undergone a character transformation following a recent encounter with a top performer, suggesting a significant impact on his persona.
During WWE NXT, it seems that a recent exchange with CM Punk has motivated one former heel to amend his approach.
The inaugural “Gentlemen’s Duel” match concluded with a clean finish in tonight’s NXT, despite pre-match rules indicating multiple ways a competitor could be disqualified.
Lexis King secured the win without any underhanded tactics, indicating his ongoing transition toward a babyface character.
Post-match, King exhibited good sportsmanship by shaking hands with Oro Mensah and raising his arm in a show of respect.
Commentator Vic Joseph remarked that King had drawn inspiration from a recent discussion with CM Punk.
In a subsequent backstage segment, he praised the No Quarter Catch Crew and The D’Angelo Family as he exited the Performance Center.
However, some argue that his compliments seemed overly effusive, leaving it uncertain whether his actions are authentic.
It also remains to be seen if Randy Orton influenced Nathan Frazer or Axiom after he previously offered contrasting advice.
In a backstage interaction with the WWE legend last week, he told the duo that “sometimes, we all need to find our dark place,” suggesting that having a fiery temperament can have its advantages.
