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Becoming a WWE Superstar takes years of training and persistence. However, the real test begins once a superstar joins the company.
Superstars need to remain at the top of their game at all times and continue to push their boundaries to get better. Since a superstar’s physique is one of their greatest assets, many wrestlers put in a lot of effort to stay in top shape.
WWE Superstars such as Bobby Lashley, Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre are often seen putting in the work at the gym. However, a few superstars have put in the extra effort to physically transform themselves.
While the WWE Universe has taken notice of wrestlers' physical transformations, many of their colleagues have also reacted to the efforts they have put in.
Take a look at seven times WWE wrestlers have reacted to their colleague’s physical transformations.
#7 Pete Dunne's physical transformation caught the eye of a WWE veteran
Pete Dunne has been one of the most consistent performers in WWE NXT for quite some time now. Dunne came into NXT at a very young age, and he has worked his way up the ladder very well.
Dunne is looking to prove that he is the best technical worker in WWE, and he has a lot to do to back up that claim. The Bruiserweight has also worked a lot on his physical appearance over the past year.
Earlier in his career, Dunne did not have the best physique on the NXT UK roster. However, he has changed that by working out and putting on a lot of muscle. His hard work caught the eye of several WWE Superstars, including Randy Orton.
While other superstars simply reacted to his transformation, The Viper tweeted out of nowhere to praise Dunne’s physique. Orton seemed impressed by the work Dunne had put in to transform his body.
After posting several pictures to show off his transformation, Dunne revealed further details on his Instagram Stories. He explained how hard he had to work to transform himself.
"Between my highest and lowest weigh-ins were about six months.
"I have a lot of people asking for the 'secret', diet plan etc. Train to legit failure, eat in a slight deficit, make sustainable changes for life not just for 6 weeks. Throw in decent genetics and you’d be surprised what you’re capable of."
The Bruiserweight has had a good time since his return to television. Dunne has had a few matches against Finn Balor for the NXT Championship and is looking to win the title sooner rather than later.
#6 WWE Superstars have reacted positively to Raquel Gonzalez's physical transformation
Current WWE NXT Women’s Champion Raquel Gonzalez is arguably the most dominant female superstar in WWE. Standing at 6 feet tall, Gonzalez has changed the NXT women’s division for the better.
WWE and other media outlets have shared some transformative pictures of Gonzalez in recent months. It is evident that Gonzalez has worked hard on her physique since she first walked into WWE.
The WWE Superstar is good friends with former Universal Champion Braun Strowman, and he believes Gonzalez is very similar to him in many ways:
"I see a lot of myself in her. She never thought she was good enough. She had people tell her that. We’ve developed a really good friendship in the last year, year-and-a-half, with going to the gym. I got her hooked up with my trainers and nutritionists. She has had such a transformation with not only her body but with her mental state. She is hungry. Her and Rhea Ripley were the best thing on television a few weeks ago. It’s amazing to see the younger talents so hungry and willing to work and do whatever it takes to take that next step."
Former NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley has also been vocal about Gonzalez’s physical transformation over the past few months. She cited Gonzalez’s hunger to succeed as the reason behind her rise in WWE.
Gonzalez’s on-screen partner Dakota Kai has also spoken about her positive physical transformation over the past year. Ricochet, Peyton Royce, Scarlett and Tegan Nox are a few other big names who've reacted to Gonzalez's transformation.
Gonzalez is still very new to the WWE Universe, but she has the tools to make it big in the company.
#5 Tommaso Ciampa has had one of the most impressive physical transformations in WWE
Over the years, Tommaso Ciampa has had one of the best physical transformations in WWE. The NXT Superstar started off looking like an average wrestler, but now looks like one of the meanest men on the roster.
Ciampa is less than 6 feet tall, and WWE veteran Randy Orton even poked fun at his height during an interview. While The Blackheart can’t work on his height, he has put in a lot of work on his body to bring out the best version of himself.
Ciampa recently posted a few photos of his physical transformation over the last 13 weeks. The former NXT Champion thanked his wife for allowing him to commit to this transformation and having his back throughout:
“13 week transformation. No cheat meals. Prepped, weighed, and cooked six meals a day, every day. Roughly eleven cardio sessions per week. Five weight training sessions. HUGE thanks to my wife for allowing me to commit to this and fully supporting my journey. I know I’m insane, but she gets me.”
The results are unbelievable, and several WWE Superstars reacted to his new look.
Raquel Gonzalez and Ivar, along with former WWE Superstars EC3 and Cezar Bononi, were among those who commented on Ciampa’s physical transformation.
WWE legend X-Pac went as far as to Tweet in favor of Ciampa’s new and improved look:
The Blackheart has been a cornerstone of WWE’s NXT brand for years now. He has had a lot of success, and it looks like won't be moving to another brand anytime soon.
#4 A WWE veteran praised Aleister Black's transformation
Aleister Black is looking to leave a mark on the main roster after leading WWE NXT for some time. Black is one of the better wrestlers in WWE today, and the creatives need to find a way to take him to the top of the company.
The Striking Man from Amsterdam has a physique that is quite different from other WWE Superstars. He has a more athletic build compared to many of the other top guys in the company.
However, Black has recently worked on his physique and transformed it to get in even better shape. The former NXT Champion posted photos of his physical transformation on Instagram accompanied by the following caption:
“I’ve never been a physical “monster” but I’ve always pride myself of having the conditioning of a pro. I’ve always looked at what I do and dissected it into what is functional Vs. What wouldn’t work for me. As a kid I would find people that would teach me breakdance because it would give me rhythm, athleticism and footwork that I needed for kickboxing that I would later apply to wrestling and Sports Entertainment. This was the same mind set I needed to make some changes. If anything to take away here is whatever you wish to accomplish always dissect what it is made of and strengthen all those attributes so that they enhance the overall goal.”
WWE veteran Randy Orton seemed impressed with Black’s physical transformation and reacted with the following comment on his post:
“You’re one of a kind. Keep that body healthy”
It’s good to see that The Viper keeps an eye on budding talent in WWE and never shies away from praising the work they put in.
#3 The Miz's physical transformation received a lot of positive reactions from the WWE Universe
As one of the longest-tenured superstars in WWE today, The Miz carries the burden of taking the locker room forward. Miz has been one of WWE's biggest stars both inside and outside the ring.
He has always been a great entertainer, and he works hard on his mic skills to cut great promos week after week. The A-Lister has worked on his physical appearance in recent times and the results have shown.
Miz took to social media to post a photo of his three-month transformation that has allowed him to cut down and look much better. He posted a caption along with the photo explaining the work that went into his physical transformation.
“The picture on the left was taken on January 8, 2021. The one on the right was taken on April 11th, 2021.
I set out on a journey to not only get ripped, but to get healthier. I started at 220lbs and currently I am at 206lbs.
For 3 months, I weight trained 4 days a week and focused on eating the right foods.”
The former WWE Champion further wrote how he was never one to hit the gym all the time but feels much better now. Braun Strowman, Eva Marie, Dolph Ziggler, Natalya, Zack Ryder, and other wrestlers reacted to the photo and praised the work Miz put in.
The A-Lister may need to take some time off to heal an injury he picked up during WrestleMania Backlash. However, that could give him time to further improve his physique by putting more work in the gym.
#2 Braun Strowman should be the poster boy for physical transformations in WWE
Braun Strowman is currently one of the largest men in WWE. The former Universal Champion has continued to impress the WWE Universe with his strength and stamina in the ring.
Strowman has continued to work on his look and image to ensure his position at the top of the roster. Strowman has started working out to reveal an even more impressive physique.
He’s posted several videos and photos on his social media to show off his monstrous physique to his fans. In one of the posts, Strowman revealed that he was a chubby kid who came across many bullies and doubters.
“If you told that insecure little chubby 10 year old I used to be that this what what I was gonna grow up into I would have said you were a liar!!! So many times I was told I wasn’t good enough or smart enough and that I was gonna fail well here’s to all you doubters and bully’s I’ve met along the way.”
The Monster Among Men’s posts has caught the eye of several WWE Superstars, including Mark Henry and Sasha Banks. While The Boss reacted to Strowman’s transformation with clapping emojis, Henry left the following comment on one of his photos:
“Oh my gawd!!!!”
This shows that Strowman’s colleagues are extremely impressed with the work he has put in behind the scenes. Along with Banks and Henry, current and former superstars have continued to react to Strowman’s recent physical transformation posts.
#1 Roman Reigns has had one of the best physical transformations in WWE
As one of the top WWE Superstars, Roman Reigns has usually maintained one of the most impressive physiques in the company. His power and looks allowed him to remain the powerhouse of The Shield until the faction split.
Ever since, Reigns has remained at the top of the WWE roster and has continued to improve over the years. Reigns took a break from wrestling last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, The Tribal Chief decided to put more work into his physique, and the results started showing rather quickly.
Reigns posted a workout video on Instagram along with a photo in which he looked fantastic.
“Shoulders week 1 #Y3T. Seated Side Laterals, Rep range 12-16. Definitely getting stronger and building muscle but not quite where I want to be. The grind continues as I follow this fitness Journey/Lifestyle. Hope this finds everyone well and in good health.”
The post saw Reigns’ cousins Tamina and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson respond positively to his physical transformation. While Tamina left a short comment, The Rock made the following comment.
"This post makes me very proud!"
Reigns returned looking even better than before and has since made a huge impact with the Universal Championship around his waist. Will anyone dare to dethrone The Tribal Chief of WWE?
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