Tye Dillinger Discusses the "Perfect 10" Gimmick

WWE superstar Tye Dillinger recently sat down with TV Insider to discuss a number of topics. Most notably was his “Perfect 10” gimmick, along with his time in NXT.

Dillinger has had a long career in professional wrestling, but did not get his big break until very recently. He talked about how the WWE Universe got behind his “Perfect 10” gimmick and what it means to him.

“It was the power of the WWE Universe and community,” Dillinger said. “Being able to give back, that is what rallies people behind you emotionally. It’s been their word, their voice that has taken the ‘Perfect 10’ persona further than I possibly could and further than I think most people possibly would. It just keeps rolling and rolling. Hopefully, the more it does I can keep moving up and be a part of community events and make an impact. It’s the greatest thing in the world.”

One of Dillinger’s finest moments has when he made his debut in the “Royal Rumble” this year. When he entered at the No. 10 spot, the crowd erupted, but he didn’t find out until very soon before the event.

“It was probably hours beforehand. It had been snowballing the months leading up to it with the concept, the idea and the possibility. They got a kick out of the thought that I come in at number 10,” Dillinger said. “So I heard all those rumors and things. But this is sports entertainment, so things can change on a daily basis. For that reason you have to be ready to go at any time. So when my number was called, I was ready to go.”