Titus O'Neil On How Batista Helped Him, If He Really Threw Up On SmackDown, Future As A Singles Star
Titus O'Neil spoke with Music Recall Magazine recently about a variety of topics including throwing up on Smackdown and his future in WWE. Here are the highlights.
Batista getting him into pro wrestling:
"He just used to talk to me about the good and the bad of the business. But he also used to tell me and try to encourage me to get into it because he thought I would be good for the business. And in return, that the business would be good for me. So I did explore the opportunity, and I'm very thankful that I did because it is something that I have an opportunity to have a platform to bless people all around with a positive message. As well as entertain people from all walks of life ? all different types of backgrounds, races, sexual orientation, etc. And it exemplifies?it gives me a chance to exemplify what I truly stand for which is really giving everyone an opportunity to not only enjoy entertainment, but also being involved in entertainment. And I think the WWE does a wonderful job of keeping the WWE Universe engaged through our various platforms, whether it be social media or through our WWE Network or through programming on television on a weekly basis."
Throwing up on Smackdown:
"I actually threw up?for real. Actually a couple were upset at the beginning because they thought I was going to fake it. And then they realized that this guy is really throwing up. I guess I needed to show that I had talent in the acting department to do so. And part of being an entertainer is that you have to show a wide range of emotions and skills set. I'm glad on worldwide television I was able to exhibit my skill set of regurgitation a Thanksgiving meal."
On his future as a singles wrestler:
"I see myself as a solo performer. As I've said in many interviews before ? whatever avenue that I have to go about to be the greatest that I can be in this industry, I'll go that avenue. But everything is temporary. And Slater Gator is the same thing. My ultimate goal is to be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And I can't do that in a tag team. I can only do that as a solo competitor. And so in due time, I do feel confident that being the WWE World Heavyweight Champion will be accomplished by me, and I look forward to that journey."