Former WWE Superstar Brian Myers has revealed just how far he was willing to go for a new character in WWE, including taking professional male dancing lessons after a gimmick was pitched by Triple H.
Speaking with Chris Van Vliet, Myers looked back on his time teaming with Tyler Reks in 2012, when the duo was searching for a way to move up the card.
After spending months putting over other talent and doing what was asked of them, an unexpected conversation with Triple H opened the door to a completely different direction.
According to Myers, the idea came shortly after he and Reks competed in a handicap match against Ryback.
While leaving Gorilla Position, Triple H stopped the pair and offered encouragement before suggesting they needed something to stand out.
Brian Myers reveals WWE’s unused male dancer character
Myers recalled Triple H telling them, “You guys are doing great,” before adding, “You need something, though.” He then pitched the idea that the team reminded him of “a couple of male dancers.”
Rather than dismiss the concept, Myers said both men embraced it.
“At this point, we’re working so hard, I’m willing to do anything to just advance a little bit,” Myers explained.
The commitment quickly became real. WWE arranged professional lessons for both performers, with Myers attending classes during his days off in New York while Reks trained in California.
“I had to go to stripper class on my off days and go learn how to do that kind of stuff,” Myers said.
While Myers admitted dancing did not come naturally to him, he noted that Reks excelled in the role. Despite his own concerns, he was determined to make the gimmick work rather than tap out before the bell even rang.
When the duo finally debuted the act, Myers described the experience as nerve-racking but memorable. After completing the segment, he said they returned backstage to a standing ovation from Gorilla Position and applause from the locker room.
Although the gimmick never developed into a long-term WWE act, Myers’ story offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lengths performers will go to in hopes of finding a character that connects with audiences.
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