Myles Borne has opened up about his path to WWE NXT, explaining how his journey differs from many wrestlers who built their careers on the independent circuit.
Speaking on Complex Graps The Podcast, Borne discussed the reaction he has received from fans and others in the wrestling world due to not coming from a traditional indie background. While he acknowledged the criticism, he also pointed to his amateur wrestling experience as a key factor in his transition to WWE.
“I mean, everybody has a different background that they’ve come from. I’ve never really when I first got to the WWE, I didn’t even know about this side of things. But I experienced a little bit of it and started seeing it and it was nothing. All the energy in the PC is good, everyone’s supportive, but there are some side conversations about outside of NXT. Of course, the fan base ‘Oh, he didn’t pay his dues. He didn’t come through the indies. He’s just another athlete, whatever.’ I understand that. I get it.”
Myles Borne NXT Background
Borne compared the situation to how amateur wrestlers view outsiders entering their own sport, noting that similar skepticism exists in different disciplines.
“As a wrestler, when we had outsiders come into our world, it was the same way. We were like, ‘Oh, you’re in our world now. You know, it’s going to be a little tough for you guys.’ But then again, I didn’t come from just an average sport. And no knock against any sport. I come from, I believe, one of the hardest sports there is. It’s amateur wrestling. You’re in a fight every day. And it’s a grind. You’re cutting weight. You can’t eat all the time. You’re having to dehydrate yourself. And on top of that, you’re having to perform at the elite level. This isn’t like another sport where you can feel good, have nutrition, you’re hydrated, everything, you know, top tier, and then go perform. You feel like crap, and you’re going out there and you’re grinding.”
He pushed back on the idea that he has not paid his dues, arguing that his background required a different kind of sacrifice.
“So, when people say, ‘Oh, I didn’t pay my dues. I think, actually, no, I paid more dues. You know, we paid more. I put my body through so much more than anybody knows about who wasn’t in those dark sauna rooms. And so absolutely when they say that I said, ‘Okay, fine. If that’s what you think, you’re going to be fooled. The moment we lock up in that ring, you’re going to realize you might have come from the indies, but my background it transitioned perfectly into what we do now.’”
Borne has been part of WWE NXT since 2022 and is currently the NXT North American Champion. He also competed at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII in November 2024, further showcasing his skill set in a different environment.
His comments highlight the ongoing debate around different paths into professional wrestling, while reinforcing his confidence in his ability to succeed at the highest level.
Myles Borne Addresses Criticism Over Lack Of Indie Background
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