Shawn Michaels Explains How Backlash Over NXT 2.0 Helped Build Tougher Stars

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Shawn Michaels acknowledged the significant backlash that came with NXT's transition from the black-and-gold era to NXT 2.0, comparing it to the challenge of following other beloved wrestling eras. He explained that talents like Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, and Carmelo Hayes used the criticism as motivation to work harder and prove people wrong, with Michaels stating that facing early adversity helped build character and made them better performers. The WWE Hall of Famer emphasized that comparison and criticism are natural parts of major shifts in wrestling, and the NXT 2.0 roster understood what they were up against from day one.