Okay, let’s talk about Tyson Kidd. I remember watching him way back, started noticing him properly when he was part of that Hart Dynasty thing. You could see the guy had talent, real crisp in the ring.
So, my process was basically just watching the shows, week in, week out. You see guys come and go, but Kidd had this technical skill that always caught my eye. He wasn’t the biggest guy, sure, but he moved differently. Very quick, very precise. I made a point to watch his matches specifically whenever he was on the card.
Getting into the Details
Then came that run he had, especially later on, teaming up with Cesaro. Facts. That’s when I really started paying attention more closely. Their styles just meshed so well, you know? It felt like they were really hitting their stride. I’d often rewind parts of their matches, just to see how they put things together. It wasn’t just moves; it was the timing, the teamwork.
I kept track, maybe not like a spreadsheet or anything, but mentally noting his progress. You could see the confidence growing. He added little things to his matches, seemed more comfortable on the mic over time, though the ring work was always his standout thing for me.
- Watching his singles matches in NXT.
- Observing the tag team chemistry develop.
- Noticing the crowd reactions changing.
The Unexpected Turn
And then, bam. The injury. I remember hearing about it, think it was during a dark match or something. Just like that, career over. It was a real shocker. You follow someone’s journey, see them grinding, getting better, finding success, and then something completely out of their control stops it cold. It really makes you think about how tough that business is.
Honestly, it was pretty sobering. You invest time as a viewer, watching these guys put their bodies on the line, and something like that happens. It stuck with me for a while. You wonder ‘what if’, but that’s pointless, right?
New Beginnings
Took some time, but then word got out he’d transitioned into a producer role backstage. I thought, good for him. Seriously. Finding a way to stay in the business he obviously loves, using that sharp mind for wrestling he clearly has. It’s not the same as being in the ring, obviously, but contributing like that? That takes strength, adapting after something so devastating.
So yeah, that’s my recollection, my ‘practice’ if you will, of following Tyson Kidd’s path. Started as just another guy on the roster I was watching, saw him develop into a hell of a performer, felt that gut punch when the injury happened, and now respect the way he’s found a different way to make his mark. Just my observations from watching over the years.
