TJ Wilson Reflects on Taking Back-to-Back Attitude Adjustments from John Cena and Hornswoggle at WWE Royal Rumble 2011
TJ Wilson has not anything however fond memories of his brief but unforgettable moment in the 2011 WWE Royal Rumble, wherein he took consecutive Attitude Adjustments—first from John Cena after which from Hornswoggle. In a current interview with Counted Out, Wilson shared his mind instant, revealing that he become extra targeted on promoting Hornswoggle’s move than Cena’s.
Creating a Memorable Moment
Wilson recalled how the series came collectively, explaining that he had no hesitation while the concept was pitched.
“I cherished it,” Wilson stated (via Fightful). “Hornswoggle even wrote about it in his e book. When they advised me about it, I become like, ‘Okay, no problem.’ If I wasn’t going to win the Rumble or have a long term in the healthy—although I might have cherished to last half-hour—then my purpose become to create a moment. Cena, Hornswoggle, and I positioned it collectively, and after they asked if I’d be cool with Swoggle giving me the AA as nicely, I didn’t hesitate. ‘Yeah, no hassle.’ ‘You sure?’ ‘Yeah, no trouble.’”
But Wilson had a unique technique to selling the actions.
“In my thoughts, I turned into questioning, ‘Little do they realize what I’m planning…’ Of route, Cena turned into the pinnacle guy, the primary enchantment. But if I became already hit along with his AA, then Swoggle’s need to harm even more—otherwise, what’s the point? So I decided to promote Swoggle’s AA even bigger than Cena’s. I concept it made for a remarkable moment. Swoggle was simply appreciative, and he even wrote in his ebook how happy I turned into to be part of it. I had no ego approximately it at all. He’s a chum of mine, and Cena was the biggest superstar in the company. It turned into an clean decision for me.”
Despite his short removal—lasting just 53 seconds—Wilson made positive his time inside the fit turned into unforgettable.
