Bobby Lashley recently spoke with TV Insider and discussed his new WWE RAW storyline with Lana, and how he’s willing to explore what he can do with the different creative direction set for him. Lashley said his previous layer was one-dimensional, but with this new creative he could become the next Val Venis.

“I mean, I beat my ‘sisters’ up on TV. Where do you go from there?,” Lashley asked, in reference to a previous storyline with Sami Zayn that saw three enhancement talents dress as Lashley’s three female siblings. “It was one of those things where no matter what you do, you have to sit back and say, ‘Is that me? Can I do that?’ I didn’t know if I could do it, but that’s the challenge of being a WWE superstar today. In order to be a performer and maybe take on that next role in acting, you have to have different layers.

“My layer was one-dimensional. I put some gloves on and kick anybody’s ass. So there is a part I need to work at. Doing a role that is so dramatic, love scenes. It’s taking some getting used to… I might be the next Val Venis. It is a different style for me. I am who I am. I think this will show a little more who I am after.”

One thing Lashley still wants is the match with WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, something he’s been talking about for a few years now. Lashley believes the match will happen, and is “flabbergasted” that it hasn’t taken place already.

“It would be the biggest thing on TV. Probably second to me and Lana making out on TV,” Lashley said. “Layers. Let’s do the layers. The fight will be there. I’m in great shape. Brock is in great shape. As the weeks go by, the hardest thing is everybody hates me. But they hate him too, so who’re you going to cheer for? I’m stealing people’s wives, and he is being an asshole. Let’s just see. I think when the fight comes, they are going to want to see it.”