WWE is making great efforts to source Indian talent, says wrestler Sheamus

WWE wrestler Sheamus Pic Courtesy FTP EdelmanWorld Wrestling Entertainment WWE superstar Sheamus visited Mumbai to promote wrestling and the WWE 2K17 video game He extended his love for sports and entertainment displaying his versatility Sheamus also played guestreferee in a football match for Special Olympics Bharat Athletes as well as promoted John Abrahams upcoming Bollywood film Force 2 Heres a exclusive teteatete with the superstar wrestlerIn your younger years you have been part of the choir Gaelic football rugby team What made you take up wrestling as your profession I never grew up as a sports star I grew up loving entertainment movies and wrestling and things like that I day dreamed about being the center of attention and the hero I did not want to be an average joe I wanted to be larger than life I saw the older members in my family struggling to go to work because they did not like their jobs and I did not want that to be the case with me I wanted to do something that nobody else did and a job that I loved doing I loved watching wrestling since I was very young and a part of me always wanted to be the superstar in the ring So I went after my dream and took up wrestlingWhat who is the inspiration behind your entire gimmick of the Celtic Warrior Myself and Ray Senior who is one of my best mates were huge into Celtic Mythology and we wanted to bring some different Fit Finlay was already doing the storyline with Hornswoggle and the whole Leprechaun theme So I wanted to do something different and unique that would create a different vibe something fierce that was not a stereotype and something that would have longevityWhat is your secret to staying so healthy and fit all the timeI have a great diet by a company called Nutrition Solutions I am constantly active in the gym I work out seven days a week Stretching also helps and knowing when to take the day off Adequate sleep is another factor Itrsquos important to listen to your body and understand what it needs Especially after two injuries Irsquove learnt that is key and having the healthy lifestyleYour recent tag team pairing with Cesaro has been well received Do you think you two could break The New Days tag team title long run at Hell in a Cell We both need to be on the same page first There is quite a big clash of egos and we need to overcome that to be able to be on the same page I have never been a tag team champion and Irsquom looking seize the title I am willing to work with him to overcome our clashes and become a stronger team to be able to win the title but it depends on whether he will do the same or just let his ego come in the wayYou are a 4time world champion a King of the Ring and Royal Rumble winner When do you think you would be in the picture for a shot at the WWE Universal title I have become WWE World Heavyweight champion four times For me right now itrsquos more about finishing my collection with the WWE Tag Team Championship title and the WWE Intercontinental Championship Then maybe Irsquoll consider the WWE World Championship again But right now Irsquom focusing more on completing my collection and hopefully if Cesaro becomes organized there will only be one leftYou recently appeared as Rocksteady in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Out of the Shadows among other films Do you intend to make a shift to HollywoodIrsquod love to itrsquos a lot of fun Acting has been so much fun and TMNT was great It was well received and is still being well received after it came out on DVD But Irsquod love to do some more acting itrsquos just that my schedule at WWE is too hectic right now to be able to But who knows what may happen in the future Irsquom always open to new things and I definitely canrsquot wrestle forever so Irsquom open to other opportunitiesWho is your favorite wrestler of all time ldquoMacho Manrdquo Randy SavageThe Great Khali made a huge impact in WWE during his time Do you think Indian wrestlers have good prospects in WWE I think everyone has a great prospect if they have the right dedication mindset drive and attitude I think WWE offers great opportunities for everyone especially people from large countries like India India is a priority market for WWE and they are making great efforts to be able to source more talent from India I know the people here in India would love to get in the ringWhich are the places or joints in Mumbai that you have heard of or would like to visit during your stay I have heard about the Gateway of India and the Mumbai Sea Link and Irsquom looking forward to visiting them but I do not know if my schedule will allow me thatDo you watch Bollywood movies If so who is your favourite actor actressMy schedule is really busy at WWE and Irsquom constantly travelling so I have very little time to watch movies Even though I have been unable to watch any Bollywood movies I know it is huge even bigger than Hollywood and Irsquod love to watch one