Christian Cage Quotes

I just remember that when I started at NXT, I had no character. I had nothing. I was just so excited to be here and just to be a wrestler.

I was only 20, 21. I was basically going to college to get me out of the ghetto. A friend suggested I try stand-up.

I just want to take the time to think about what I've achieved in my career so far, where I need to go, and what I need to do to get better as a player.

Guys like Jack Lanza, Pat Patterson, Bruce Pritchard, Tom Pritchard - those guys all helped me get a tryout. And I'd never been in the ring, so they went on a lot of faith and signed me and thought that they could help mold me into a WWE superstar. And now I'm glad they did, because that was a big turning point in my life.

When I dropped out of school at 19 to start my first job in Hollywood, I didn't know anything, and I had no idea where I'd end up. Thankfully, I was attached to some smart and forgiving people who let me learn under them.

Without Ring of Honor, I wouldn't be the wrestler I am or have the confidence needed to continue to grow in this ever-challenging sport.

I grew up learning from guys like Ron Simmons and Owen Hart. They were like mentors to me, so I was able to embrace what they taught me, and I think I did alright.

If you go back and watch 'Saw,' I was very young. I'd never really done anything before.

I'm making a fresh start. That's another reason for the name change from Lord Steven Regal to William Regal here in the WWF.

After I graduated, I moved to Washington with a packed car and the promise of an eight-week internship at the Daily Caller. Things turned out well.

I was in the family court for 25 years. And having started a second career, having a second act when you were 52 was something that I never thought would happen to me.

I think there was an opportunity as Bad News Barrett to turn me in to a babyface. I am not saying that I would have gotten to the level The Rock got to but it was certainly a chance for me to do something different and keep me motivated and stimulated by what I was doing on the show.

When you are 21 years old, and you work as a good professional, you must improve.

It would have been very hard to grow if I hadn't stepped outside the WWE bubble and gain a clear perspective on everything.

I didn't start my career or, really, my life before I came to Florida.

I was so young in 'Bring It On!' I didn't know what I didn't know.

I have always worked with utmost care. I have given my 25 years. I seemed I have more to offer than just acting. So, there is no regret.

I did go to TNA when I left WWE briefly in 2005 for three years. When I went there, it was solely to prove to myself, even if it was on a smaller platform that I could carry main event matches, programmes, and promos and be the face of a show. I needed to do that. I needed to gain that confidence and go back and be able to do it.

When I was barely 21, I was making my Pride debut. That was at the beginning of my career.

When I was growing up in San Francisco, one of the experiences that changed my life was my first paid internship - a summer job at The Family School.

I always wanted to return to the company that gave me my first opportunity. Thanks to AAA, Rey Mysterio was born.

It's kind of a tricky subject because I had a great time in WWE. There were highs and lows, but I cut my teeth there. I met my wife there.

When the opportunity came, it was a fantastic thing for myself and my family to do, I couldn't wait to put on a Bosnia shirt, and I haven't really looked back since.

When I started here, I didn't really have prior plans. I just wanted to be part of WWE, to get the opportunity to show what I can do.

I worked extremely hard and dedicated my life to pro wrestling but the more I grow in ways not related to work, my work grows.