A biography for Shawn Spearshasn’t been written yet.
“When the bell rings in between the ropes, I'm in charge. No one can touch me. That's my time, no one can touch me.”
“I don't quit and can't be broken. I have been through every up and down you can imagine in the world of sports-entertainment and I am still here running strong.”
“My motivation level here in NXT has always been high. I believe it's one of my stronger attributes.”
“All talent needs is credibility and the freedom to create. That is all. That's what will make the talent happy, that's what makes me happy to this day.”
“I've always said that if I can make 20 years in-ring, anything beyond that is just a cherry on top, so 2020 I'm looking to challenging and healthy so hopefully if I can do two of those things, I'm pretty sure it's going to be a good year for me.”
“I think in my time in AEW, I haven't been put in a very prominent position.”
“I take great pride in being able to work with anybody.”
“I'm coming to AEW because I believe in what they are doing.”
“WWE asked me to be a coach 3 times before I left.”
“I've been the underdog my whole career.”
“I did things right, I never got into any trouble. I was professional and I carried myself well and always did what I was asked to do.”
“AJ Styles and Randy Orton, I've never worked with them before. I don't need to give you any of their accolades, the world knows them already.”
“Now, I don't even consider NXT a developmental system. It's its own brand. So many guys were able to develop a following while in NXT.”
“But this is sports entertainment, so things can change on a daily basis. For that reason you have to be ready to go at any time.”
“But, a lot of people thought that I came into AEW to go right into the main event and right to the top of the mountain and get all the titles thrown on you and push, push, push, push. Not the case, exactly.”
“I check all the boxes. You have a look, in-ring ability, the ability to speak and communicate. I have all that, plus experience.”
“I work a little bit of slower, methodical pace. I'm able to implement certain different styles depending on who my opponent is.”
“I believe in professionalism and I believe in putting on the best possible match regardless of the scenario for our audience.”
“I'll say it loud and proud: AEW has raised the bar. Everyone is doing better, because they have come along.”
“If you are watching television and two guys come out and you are already able to tell what the finish of that match is based on entrances alone, that's a problem.”