See WWE's Rik Bugez Play Iron Maiden's "The Trooper" on Guitar While Squatting Heavy Weights

Back in January 2019, finely mustachioed pro wrestler Eric "Rik Bugez" Bugenhagen did everything he could to steal the show at WWE NXT, air-guitaring like a maniac and unleashing a metal scream worthy of Rob Halford. The self-described "metalhead beefcake" is a true defender of the faith, and as it turns out, he can shred on a real guitar as well as on the air variety.

As reported by Metal Injection, he recently demonstrated his skill with an ax by playing Iron Maiden classic "The Trooper" — while squatting what appears to be at least 200 pounds. Watch below for a little inspiration for your new-year workout resolutions, and get to know the irrepressible Bugenhagen better with behind-the-scenes video from his NXT appearance.