Former WWE United States champion Bobby Roode appeared on this week's episode of
Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia.
The man often known as "The Glorious One" discussed his time in the company thus far and addressed the criticism he’s received from fans and critics alike when it comes to his lackluster main roster run:
"It fuels me, it definitely fuels me, but in a way, they don't get it. They don't know what's going on. For me, it's patience, it timing. Like I said, 'Timing is everything in the business.' and people can say whatever they want, but I came up here, I came up to Smackdown and had a great run there. I got work with Randy Orton, I got to work with Shinsuke, I got to tag with those guys, I got to work with AJ tagging. It may not have been on television, but Live Events and different things, I got to work with some amazing people, and became the United States Champion, was a part of a WrestleMania. I haven't had a weekend off in a year. Even though you don't see me on television every week, I'm still working, I'm still doing stuff and having great matches.
"I came over to Raw for the draft and I was the surprise tag partner for the Main Event, coming over from Smackdown. I Main Evented Money in The Bank and that was just two months ago, so it's funny how people can think, 'Oh, he's not doing anything, he's lost everything, or he's nothing more than a midcard guy.' Just be patient. I honestly think if you work hard enough and you take every opportunity they give you here and make the most of it, the cream always rises to the top."
Roode is indeed a talented wrestler, but there’s no denying that the man who was on top of the world in NXT just over a year ago is floundering on the main roster as just a robe and a simple catchphase.
What do you think about Bobby Roode’s main roster run up until now? Do you agree with the criticism over the way he’s been booked? Feel free to comment below!