Grayson Waller Eyes Appearance on MTV’s The Challenge, Reveals Career Ambitions

One Big Thing

WWE Superstar Grayson Waller has confirmed his desire to compete on MTV’s “The Challenge,” revealing it’s been a lifelong goal alongside his WWE career.

Key Details

• Waller shared his ambitions during an appearance on The Wrestling Classic Podcast
• He had early opportunities to connect with “The Challenge” producers while in NXT
• Chose to focus exclusively on WWE development at the time
• Hopes to participate in shorter formats like “All Stars” to balance with WWE schedule

Direct Quote

“Growing up, two goals: I wanted to be in WWE, and I wanted to be on The Challenge. They are my two things that I love in life, and I’ve ticked off one,” Waller stated.

Why It Matters

• Shows WWE talents’ growing interest in mainstream entertainment crossover
• Could expand WWE’s visibility to new audiences
• Demonstrates Waller’s strategic approach to career building

By The Numbers

• “The Challenge” has run for 38 seasons since 1998
• “All Stars” spin-off has completed 3 seasons

What’s Next

Waller remains focused on his WWE career while looking for opportunities to participate in shorter Challenge formats that won’t require extended absences from wrestling.

The Bottom Line

Whether through “All Stars” or another format, Waller appears determined to add “The Challenge” competitor to his resume while maintaining his WWE commitments.

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