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Cameron Grimes, formerly known as Trevor Lee in WWE, took to Twitter to shade Gable Steveson after news broke of Steveson's signing with the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Grimes' comments suggest Steveson lacked commitment to pro wrestling, aligning with earlier reports of WWE's disappointment in Steveson's progress.
Wrestling Inc. reviews WWE SmackDown, highlighting three things they loved and three things they hated about the show. They loved Naomi's challenge to Bayley, Tama Tonga's debut in The Bloodline, and the match between AJ Styles and LA Knight. They hated the underutilization of Cameron Grimes, Tiffany Stratton's loss despite her potential, and the lack of character development for Tama Tonga within The Bloodline.
Cameron Grimes reportedly has supporters within WWE, including WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, who saw potential in him on the main roster. Grimes was called up to SmackDown in the 2023 WWE Draft and has received praise for his work from several WWE agents and producers. He will face Baron Corbin in singles action on next Friday’s taped SmackDown.
Cameron Grimes has been viewed as a "slam dunk" by WWE officials, including Triple H, who have been fans of his work for some time. Grimes made his "SmackDown" debut following the 2023 Draft after competing in NXT and winning the North American Championship. He has been praised for his ability to work several in-ring styles and is seen as a promising addition to the WWE roster.
WWE's top management, including Triple H, are strongly behind Cameron Grimes to succeed on the main roster. Several crew members backstage were heavily banking on Grimes, who impressed several higher-ups in WWE, including Triple H. Dutch Mantell stated that he could see the rookie as a breakout star for the company. Grimes made his main roster debut on the May 12 episode of SmackDown by defeating Baron Corbin in a matter of seconds with the Cave In. The former NXT North American Champion could be on the fast track to success in the company.
WWE had been planning Cameron Grimes' call-up to the main roster for months before he made his debut on the May 12 episode of SmackDown, where he defeated Baron Corbin in 6 seconds. High-ranking WWE executives, including Triple H, have a high opinion of Grimes' work and believe he will excel on the main brand. Grimes had previously worked a dark match prior to a SmackDown event months before the draft, and many agents and backstage producers praised his ability to execute various wrestling styles in matches.
Several NXT talents made appearances on the May 12 SmackDown, including Grayson Waller, who pitched the idea of having the winner of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament on his talk show segment, Cameron Grimes, who won his match against Baron Corbin in just three seconds, and Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn, who were seen scouting the WWE Women's Tag championship match. Pretty Deadly also mocked The Brawling Brutes and will face them on the May 19 episode. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez retained their Women's Tag Team Title against Bayley & Dakota Kai.