Throughout his young career, powerhouse wrestler Parker Boudreaux has been frequently compared to Brock Lesnar due to his impressive physique, explosive athleticism, and his association with Paul Heyman. During a recent interview on “The Velvet Ropes” with SoCal Val, Boudreaux addressed this comparison head-on, describing it as both a help and a hindrance. (Scroll down to watch the entire interview)
When asked if being called “The Next Big Thing,” a moniker Heyman famously gave to Lesnar, was a blessing or a curse, Boudreaux gave a thoughtful response. “Both, like probably, I mean blessing and a curse,” he said.
He acknowledged the similarities but was quick to pay respect to Lesnar’s unique place in history, while also asserting his own individuality. “Obviously, I’m not Brock Lesnar. I’m not the next Brock Lesnar. I mean, he’s probably the greatest athlete slash pro wrestler of all time,” Boudreaux stated. “He’s a once-in-a-lifetime athlete, and I see the similarities. Obviously, we’re the same almost same height, same weight, you know, we’re very explosive and athletic and crazy and have that insane factor… but we’re so different in so many ways.”
Boudreaux made it clear that while he appreciates the comparison to a legend, his goal is to create his own legacy in the wrestling business. “He is Brock Lesnar, and I’m trying to be the first and only Parker Boudreaux,” he said.
He further explained that his initial character in WWE NXT, Harland, was a deliberate move away from the early hype that compared him to Lesnar. “Coming into WWE, I came, I became that Harland character, and that was fully different from how I came in,” he noted. “A lot of people wanted to say what they wanted to say about it, but for me to get on TV right away, within three months or four months of me even learning pro wrestling… it was a blessing for me.”
Boudreaux feels that his journey since leaving WWE, which has taken him to AEW, Mexico, Japan, and India, has been crucial in helping him develop his own identity away from any comparisons. He views these experiences as a necessary part of his evolution as a performer. “I had to do all these things to really grow as a pro wrestler and be in those chaotic environments where it’s not the same arena or whatever it is every week, or the same fans,” he explained. “I’m getting all these different looks in different countries and cities, and I had to do that to really become the person who I am today.” Click here to watch Val’s entire interview with Parker Boudreaux.
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