Summary

Cedric Alexander believes factions benefit when he becomes part of them.

Alexander discussed that idea during a recent interview, pointing to his time with The Hurt Business in WWE and his current run with The System in TNA. He argued that both groups gained something extra once he was added to the mix.

The comments arrive while Alexander is moving toward TNA Rebellion, where he is set to challenge for the X-Division Championship. That upcoming title match adds another layer to a stretch where he has also looked back at why his match with Leon Slater at TNA Emergence still stands out ahead of Rebellion.

Quote from Cedric Alexander

Speaking during a recent interview, Alexander had a confident answer when the conversation turned to factions:

"Of course, man. Okay, let’s be honest. When I join factions, they get cool. That’s just a fact. The Hurt Business was cool, but then it got better when I jumped in. It got defined and polished. I think the system was the same thing, which is why we got rid of Moose, brought in the true athlete. The true franchise I think. Oh, you know what? That should be a t-shirt. The True Franchise."

What Cedric Alexander's comments mean for The System and Rebellion

Cedric Alexander is clearly framing himself as more than just another member of The System, and that presentation matters with Rebellion coming up. If he is talking about himself as the athlete who sharpened the group, it reinforces the idea that TNA is positioning him as a major personality around the X-Division title picture.

It also gives more context to how Alexander wants to be seen inside the group after Moose's exit from the lineup. Even without promising any specific creative direction, his comments underline that he sees himself as a defining part of The System at a time when his biggest immediate focus is a championship opportunity.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.