“When I became King Barrett, the influence I had in the character was taken away. I was told, 'This is your outfit, and here is your promo that you have to say word-for-word.' Any time I tried to tweak the storyline because I thought it wasn't working, or because it wasn't me, I was denied.”

English retired professional wrestler, actor, and bare-knuckle boxer

Stuart Alexander Bennett is an English retired professional wrestler, actor, and bare-knuckle boxer. He is best known to many fans as Wade Barrett, the ring name he uses in WWE, where he works as a colour commentator on the SmackDown and Raw brands. Before moving into commentary, he built his reputation in professional wrestling under that name. His career also extends beyond the ring into acting and bare-knuckle boxing, reflecting a public life centered on combat sports and performance.