Sheamus Wants To Help Ridge Holland The Same Way Batista, John Cena, And Triple H Helped Him

Sheamus wants to pay it forward.

When Sheamus arrived in WWE in 2009, it was at a time of change for the company where new stars were beginning to take center stage as names like Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker were looking at retirement.

Now, it has been thirteen years since Sheamus first arrived in the WWE main roster. In those 13 years, he has held several World Championships, several Tag Team Championships, and is now looking to help further along the next generation of WWE Superstars, as is evident by his pairing with Ridge Holland.

Speaking with TV Insider, Sheamus revealed that he’s just trying to pay forward all of the help that names like Batista, John Cena, and Triple H gave to him in his early days.

“I’m a firm believer in helping talent. I’ve never been one of these people worried about my spot or what if he comes in and becomes more popular than me. I’ve done a lot. There is one thing I haven’t done, which is winning the IC [Intercontinental] title. Something on my radar right now. I will say I’ve been doing that a lot—working with young guys. I think there is a lot of great potential in Ridge. He has such explosive power and speed. He looks the part. He is from England, so now there is another person to get behind. I want to help him in any way I can. That’s my role, and I enjoy it.

“I was in the ring with Rick Boogs a couple of weeks ago on live events, and I enjoyed it. The first night wasn’t great. The second night in Boston I had a lot of ideas to help make his performance better, and what would suit him. I’m not only thinking about myself but the guys I’m in the ring with. That’s the way it should be with everyone. [William] Regal did that for me. I got to work with Batista, John Cena, Triple H. They were always helpful to me…I want to do what I was taught, especially the ones that want the help and are passionate. I enjoy that part of the process as much as doing my own thing in the ring. I feel like I’m in a great place and spot.”

Ridge Holland recently revealed how Sheamus joked with him following his broken nose injury at the WWE Day 1 pay-per-view. Learn more here.