Shawn Michaels: Robert Stone Is So Versatile, We’d Always Like To Have Him Around

Shawn Michaels comments on Mr. Stone’s role in NXT. 

Mr. Stone has been attached to Von Wagner in NXT as he tries to guide him through the next steps of his career. Stone has tried to help many talents throughout his time in NXT since he joined the brand in 2019. 

Speaking on the NXT Great American Bash media call, Shawn Michaels was asked about Mr. Stone’s role on the brand. 

“Certainly myself and Hunter [Triple H], we always enjoy [the manager] aspect. We grew up as wrestling fans, managers were such a staple in the industry. Robert Stone, he’s been a favorite of both Hunter and me. From the very beginning, we’ve always liked him. He’s so versatile. There are so many things that he brings to the table. For me, personally, I see him here, as long as he’s willing to stay and as long as we’re allowed to have him, we keep him. If you need him to get in the ring, he’ll do it. If you need him to be amusing or get his backside handed to him, he can do that. He can be serious. He’s very versatile. When he first came in, Hunter mentioned, ‘he reminded me of Bobby Heenan. He can do so many different things.’ That’s a tall order. Bobby Heenan is the greatest manager of all time, but it’s because Bobby could do anything. He could transition into anything you asked him to. Robert is the same way. When you have that much going for you, he is someone I would always like to have around. He’s one of those guys where, in case of emergency, you break glass, and he can fill it,” said Michaels. 

Stone recently mentioned that Triple H called him a modern-day Bobby Heenan. You can find Stone’s full comments by clicking here. 

Elsewhere during the show, Michaels discussed Gabe Steveson being part of NXT. You can find his full comments by clicking here. 

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