8 Things You Didn't Know About Ethan Carter III
5. He Hated The Derrick Bateman Character
In a recent WhatCulture interview (conducted by Fin Martin), Carter had the following to say about his former persona:
“... in all honesty, Derrick Bateman deserved to be shot out of a cannon into the sun. Derrick Bateman was never going to work. This was a necessary thing for me. This was necessary to happen for me to evolve and create who I am today. And who I am today, I truly believe, is one of the premier sports entertainers/wrestlers around."
Clearly, despite performing well in a humorous role, Carter yearned for the more serious, dangerous edge he was granted in TNA.