Performing and being a wrestler in WWE continues to be a dream for multiple upcoming wrestlers worldwide. The WWE contract comes with a huge paycheck, apart from the fame, and glory. Former NXT Superstar, Cameron Grimes has revealed that he was able to buy a dream car because of the money made while in WWE.
Cameron Grimes was drafted to SmackDown from NXT in the latest 2023 Drafts. This was a dream come true for the Superstar he had been working for years to achieve the status of a main roster WWE Superstar. Grimes left a strong impression on the main roster in his debut as he defeated Baron Corbin in his first match in a few seconds. ,
While talking on the Out of Character podcast with Ryan Satin, Grimes spoke about his financial status before and after joining WWE. The 30-year-old’s family had little money to make ends meet. He only made enough to pay for his minimum expenses during his time in the independent circuit.
However, when he started working for WWE, he was able to make enough money to have savings or invest in anything. The former North American Champion invested his money in the stock market, which made his money grow at a huge rate. He added that the correct investment advice helped him buy a Lamborghini with the money made from stocks.
While on the podcast, Grimes also talked about his career before WWE and his father. He told Satin, that his father was a big supporter of his career since the beginning. His father was pleased when he signed a contract with WWE. Unfortunately, he passed away later in a week and could not see Grimes’ time in WWE.
The career of Cameron Grimes before debuting on SmackDown
LA Knight, Ted DiBiase Sr., and Cameron Grimes (via WWE)Cameron Grimes signed a WWE contract in the early months of 2019. He started working at the WWE Performance Center soon after. Grimes made his NXT debut in May when he was announced as a participant in the NXT Breakout Tournament.
He defeated the likes of Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, Bronson Reed, Sean Maluta, and many others in the next few months. Grimes later challenged Keith Lee for the NXT North American Championship but did not win in the match. He also joined forces with Ted DiBiase Sr. During that time, he became a Million Dollar Champion and feuded with LA Knight.
Grimes faced Carmelo Hayes for the North American Championship again and won this time around. He defended his title against Hayes in a rematch, and against Solo Sikoa in multiple matches. He continued his time in NXT while feuding with Joe Gacy, and JD McDonagh before getting a call-up to SmackDown.
