Nick Aldis Explains Motivation Behind General Manager Character
Nick Aldis does things a little differently on SmackDown.
Nick Aldis began working with WWE in August 2023 after a short spell with what was IMPACT Wrestling. The British star initially worked backstage as a producer before being named SmackDown General Manager on October 13th.
In the two years since, Aldis has become known for being a very different kind of GM from that usually seen on WWE television. The British star’s calm, yet forceful, demeanor and approach have become something of a calling card and a big hit with fans.
Nick Aldis Enjoying SmackDown Run
In a new interview with the Devil’s In The Detail Podcast, Aldis revealed that being able to be the GM on his terms was one of the key reasons he accepted the role. He added that he’s enjoyed being in a much less physically demanding position compared to when he was wrestling, while still being able to share the screen with WWE’s biggest names.
“My biggest thought on it was, ‘I’m gonna try to make it different, I’m gonna try to do it my own way,’ and when I talked to Triple H, he made it clear to me, ‘I want you to be different, I want you to be a different kind of GM to the ones we’ve had in the past, you’re not necessarily gonna be this evil, maniacal bad guy boss. You’re gonna be a cool boss. You’re gonna lay down the law and you’re gonna be fair and honest and just.’
I thought, ‘That’s cool.’ It’s a lot of fun, it’s very rewarding. It’s fun because I get to interact with loads of different Superstars. I get to do stuff with everybody on the roster.
Within a few months of being on television I’d done stuff with Roman Reigns, with Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, and more recently, I’ve done stuff with John Cena.
It’s very cool in that regard because I get to interact with all these different really big stars, and some of that credibility rubs off onto me. I enjoy it a great deal, and it’s very easy on my body, I will say that – it’s nice to not have to get beat up, at least when I’m not getting an RKO from Randy.”
Nick Aldis hasn’t wrestled since competing in a series of independent matches in late 2023.
H/t to Wrestle Talk