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#3 Roderick Strong shared a dark secret
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We learned that Strong’s past wasn't really all rosy
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Everyone knows that Roderick Strong is one of the best workers in the whole world. So far, that’s all we knew about the ‘Messiah of the Backbreaker’. This week, we took a look into his past and found out that his youth wasn't all fun and games. He had a troubled childhood with parents who had serious drug and alcohol issues. Like so many other sports entertainment superstars, professional wrestling eventually saved his life.
This was the first glimpse of the rugged exterior behind the man called Roderick Strong. We commend NXT for finally showcasing another aspect of the man’s life and trying to do something different. This is a welcome change, and we look forward to Part II next week. Character development for the other superstars on the roster can help them too!
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Riju Dasgupta
Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.
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