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The year 2024 has begun and everyone has their New Year’s resolutions set in. While many people decide to change their habits and/or decide to start living a healthy lifestyle, one bizarre New Year resolution came to light. One WWE star claims to have changed their whole gimmick. Maybe fans could give John Cena credits for the star to change his ways. As a good deal of fans could be wondering who this star is, here is a clue. He is known for his notorious ‘rubs.’

John Cena inspired a radical change in a superstar’s gimmick and intentions

The star in question here is the Arrogant Aussie, Grayson Waller. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) he wrote,It’s 2024 and I think it’s time I turn over a new leaf. No more causing chaos on TV, no more saying mean things. I’m going to be on my best behavior #NewYearNewMe.” This is surprising considering how notoriously famous Waller became for his snarky comments and the ability to make any star on the roster angry.

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This year, his feud with John Cena caught the attention of many fans. It all began with a few X threads. While Waller has earned notoriety for calling out people on the social media platform, this one was the highlight of 2023. Before fans could realize it, tensions brewed between the two.

Cena then appeared on the Grayson Waller Effect, the Australian star’s talk show on SmackDown. As The Leader of The Cenation was on the hot seat, things started to heat up and it was safe to say he landed some blows on the Waller. The rivalry between the two did not go quite a long way.

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Unfortunately, fans did not get to see any matches between the two. Needless to say, Waller could have undergone a drastic transformation and appears a changed man now. In honor of his decision, let’s have a look at a few moments where he actually wreaked havoc.

Grayson Waller being Grayson Waller

The most notable moment apart from the John Cena feud was the moment he got caught in a fight with the ‘Swifties.’ As unexpected as it might sound, WWE fans saw Waller get in a verbal feud with the fans of Taylor Swift. The Australian who is known for his snarky comments commented on the pop star in an episode of WWE’s The Bump. When asked how he feels about Taylor Swift’s relationship with her beau Travis Kelce, he said that he was happy for the couple. However, he added that esteemed singer is someone who is way below his league.

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This sparked an outrage online. Following this, an army of Swift’s fans barged in on Waller’s social media handles to confront him for his actions. Due to this, he decided to release an apology video. However, he added his signature rub to the video, calling out the fans of the pop star. Moreover, he even challenged the NFL star to defend Taylor Swift’s honor at WrestleMania 40. Regardless, the SmackDown star had a wild year in 2023. However, only time will tell how long Waller will stick to this resolution of his. Do you think Waller will return to his old ways?

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