Sky Sports had the chance to interview WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler ahead of this Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble. You can find some of the highlights from Dolph’s interview transcribed below.
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On Kurt Angle paving the way:
When I was looking to get into the business, Kurt was doing so well with WWE, learning so fast and being so great at his job, because of how awesome he was, I got a try-out with WWE. Guys like him paved the way for guys like me who wrestled in college. If there was a chance to get in the ring with him, it would be a dream come true. I have nothing but all the respect in the world for him.
On being in the same ring as Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, and The Undertaker:
I’d love to be in the ring with guys like Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker as no matter what they’ve done, I know how good my conditioning is. If those three can say the same thing, I’d love to go and hang with them because I don’t think they could hang with me.
On who he wants to see in this year’s Royal Rumble:
Scott Steiner. Hearing those sirens go off and him coming out with his headdress – I would love it. He is my dad’s favorite wrestler so maybe I would superkick him out to win my dad’s affection back!
Dolph also discussed which number he wants in the Royal Rumble and his favorite Rumble moment. You can read the full interview by clicking here.
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SummerSlam Kickoff Party
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 11: WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler arrives at the WWE SummerSlam kick off party on August 11, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 16: WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler (L) and actor Clark Duke attend the WWE SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images For WWE)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: WWE Superstars Dolph Ziggler and Wade Barrett attend WWE Superstars for Sandy Relief at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for WWE)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler attends the Superstars For Sandy Relief at Cipriani Wall Street on April 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/FilmMagic)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: Actor/former pro wrestler Steve Austin (L) and WWE wrestler Dolph Ziggler attend WWE & E! Entertainment's "SuperStars For Hope" at the Beverly Hills Hotel on August 15, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for WWE)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: Wrestler Dolph Ziggler attends the WWE SummerSlam VIP party at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 15, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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ROSEMONT, IL - AUGUST 11: Moderator Mo Lightning, wrestlers AJ Lee, Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat and Dolph Ziggler attends Day 3 of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con held at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 11, 2013 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 04: Dolph Ziggler attends Game One of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center on June 4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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BREMEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Dolph Ziggler challenges Rusev during WWE Germany Live Bremen - Road To Wrestlemania at OVB-Arena on February 10, 2016 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 21: WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler attends Wizard World Comic Con at Cleveland Convention Center on February 21, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick R. Murphy/Getty Images)
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BREMEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Dolph Ziggler during WWE Germany Live Bremen - Road To Wrestlemania at OVB-Arena on February 10, 2016 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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BREMEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Dolph Ziggler challenges Rusev during WWE Germany Live Bremen - Road To Wrestlemania at OVB-Arena on February 10, 2016 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)
