Kalisto Praises Ryback as a Sweetheart During WWE Feud

Former WWE talent Kalisto praised his former opponent Ryback as a sweetheart and the best human being on earth during an interview with TMZ Sports. The two wrestlers engaged in a David and Goliath feud over the WWE United States Championship in 2016, showcasing a stark size contrast that translated into intense in-ring chemistry.

The 2016 United States Championship Feud

Reflecting on their program together, Kalisto noted that Ryback took care of him and that they hit each other hard in a satisfying way. Despite Ryback’s controversial reputation following his departure from World Wrestling Entertainment, Kalisto stated that working with him was entirely positive. Man, he was like the best human being on earth with me, Kalisto told TMZ Sports, as cited by wrestlinginc.com. He was awesome, he took care of me, I took care of him.

Inside Their In-Ring Chemistry

Kalisto explained that Ryback initiated the idea to work together and actively shouldered the burden of the physical heat to elevate the smaller competitor. According to the former cruiserweight champion, Ryback dealt with personal frustration regarding his own career trajectory at the time, yet channeled that energy into their collaborative storytelling. At the time he went on his way, he was frustrated with his own career, I believe, and how things were going, Kalisto said, according to wrestlinginc.com. The physical style they adopted allowed them to hit each other hard in a manner that satisfied traditional wrestling standards, making Ryback one of Kalisto’s favorite opponents in the promotion.

Kalisto noted that he loved working with Ryback and expressed a desire to work with him again.