#2 He’s improved on his win-loss record
When EC3 started off with the WWE as Derrick Bateman, he had a rather poor record in NXT. In his initial stint which lasted from 2010-2013, he won only 19 of the 54 matches he competed in, losing the other 35.
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Since his return to NXT this year, he has won 50 of the 73 matches he has battled in, losing the other 23.
The reason for this could simply be the growth of the yellow brand, which changed from the weak third brand of the WWE to the strong developmental brand it is today which has some of the best wrestlers in the industry. EC3 has become one of the biggest wrestlers on NXT today and is definitely a much more sought after wrestler today as compared to his initial run.
His work in TNA where he won almost 63% of his matches, which included some big names, has also bolstered his reputation and his value which has significantly helped him develop into one of the best acts today.