Darius Carter: I Represent Something That Is Real And Missing In Wrestling
Darius Carter has become one of the top names on the independent scene, winning titles in multiple promotions and captivating fans with his old school style mixed with modern day swag.
Carter was ranked number 149 on the 2022 Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500, ahead of names like The Miz, Jay Lethal, Rey Mysterio, and more.
Speaking to Joel Pearl & SP3 on In The Weeds, Carter explained why he can be the face of any promotion.
“If you don’t think you can make money with Darius Carter, look at the promotions I’m champion of now. I’m always traveling. [Pro Wrestling Illustrated], How do I get to be Mr. 149, how do I get to be ranked in the top 149 wrestlers in the world, without legitimacy? It’s not all talk. It’s a complete package. When you get Darius Carter, you get everything. You get the look, the mic work, the ring work. In and out of the ring, you’re getting somebody that you want to put a championship on. ‘Oh my goodness, please, take it.’ ‘Let me get it in the ring.’ ‘No, take it.’ That’s the type of champion I’ve always wanted to be. It goes right back to Ric Flair. If he walked into a room and he was debuting for your company, you’d be like, ‘where has this man been?’ That’s the feeling I want promoters to have when they book me for the first time. ‘Where has he been? Why didn’t I do this sooner?’ I’m not saying this to be braggadocious, I’m saying this because I put time and effort and energy, every moment of the day, into who Darius Carter is.
“This isn’t just a job or an on and off thing for me. This is who I am and who I represent, to show people that a persona like this can exist in 2023. I think I represent something that is very real and is missing in wrestling. I don’t think we have someone who is going back to the tradition and bringing it fully into the modern times. You have people that are more traditional, but I’m mixing 2023 with the style and look, with a 1970s and 80s wrestling approach. That’s a very hard combination to do, especially when you’re talking about mic skill, promotion, advertisement, all the things to be a great wrestler. How many people are covering those bases without a support system like me? You know Darius Carter, nine times out of ten, is me pushing it off, and then the promotion retweets me. It’s like I have to start up my own business, and that’s why these companies bring me in, and over time, I’m your champion and top guy. That’s what we’re experiencing now, and I take pride in that.”
Elsewhere during the interview, Carter explained why he feels the open challenge for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title doesn’t feel authentic. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
Fans can keep up with Carter on social media by clicking here.
Fans can check out the full interview with Carter in the video above.
