The Nutty Professor (1996 film) to the shocked audience, including his parents; he says that Buddy was who he thought he and everybody else wanted him to be, and that he should accept himself for who he is. As he leaves, Carla stops him and asks why he lied; he says he did not believe that she would accept him. While they don't initiate a romantic relationship, Sherman and Carla remain friends and share a dance together. Richmond rehires Sherman and Hartley gives the donation to Sherman because he is "a brilliant scientist and a gentleman." "The Nutty Professor" was the first Tom Shadyac film
Buddy Murphy he teamed with Jacko Lantern to defeat Adam Brooks and Diaz. He won his first title with PCW, the PCW State Title defeating Danny Psycho on 3 December 2010. He was also a mainstay in Melbourne City Wrestling, where he won the MCW Heavyweight Title by defeating Slex on 28 January 2012. He held the championship for 293 days. On 17 March 2013, Adams signed a development contract with WWE. He reported to NXT and debuted as Buddy Murphy at an NXT house show on 23 November 2013, teaming with Sawyer Fulton and Troy McClain against Colin Cassady, Angelo Dawkins