Shelton Benjamin recently shared his interest in branching out into acting beyond his wrestling career. During an appearance on the “Energis” podcast, Benjamin expressed his desire to explore new opportunities in film and voiceover work. He said,
“I’m excited about it, just like the fans might be. Acting and voiceovers are things I’ve always wanted to do. I’m a big kid at heart—and honestly, a big geek too. I went to San Diego Comic-Con for the first time and had to hand my wallet over to my agent because I knew I’d blow every cent I made signing autographs on collectibles.”
He added, “When it comes to acting and the new ventures I want to pursue, I’m on a timeline now. This has to work. I can’t afford to just hope or wonder anymore. If there’s even a hint of an opportunity, I jump on it. Whether it’s something profound or even just unusual, I try to take action immediately. Time is ticking, and I’m all in.”
Speaking of Shelton Benjamin, he has responded to criticism suggesting he failed to connect with fans during his wrestling career. The discussion was sparked on Tuesday when a Twitter user claimed Benjamin “lacked charisma” and “couldn’t get over with the fans.”
Benjamin responded directly, writing,
“I don’t think you’re old enough to look back far enough, so I’ll cut you some slack. But being over with the fans is the one thing I’ve never lacked.”
The exchange continued, and after the user said they were a fan but never viewed Benjamin as World Championship material, Benjamin replied with the following,
“So again, you were a fan, but according to you, I never got over with the fans — you being one of them. Being over and being champion are not the same thing. If you didn’t see me as championship material, I can respect that. Now can you answer my question? We’re all still waiting.”
I don’t think you’re old enough to look back far enough so I’ll cut you some slack but Being over with the fans was the one thing Ive never lacked.
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) May 28, 2025
How did I make a fan out of you if I never got over with the fans. I seriously need to know how this @MiaYim level of contradiction works pic.twitter.com/f14sZJe3RV
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) May 28, 2025
So again, you were a fan, but also according to you I never got over with the Fans, you being among them. Being over & being champ are not synonymous. You not seeing me as champ material I can only respect, so can you answer my question now, we are all still waiting pic.twitter.com/tMEeRBPUtW
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) May 28, 2025
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