Paul Wight References John Cena, Brock Lesnar, & More WWE Legends At Once During 11/11 AEW Collision

This week’s pre-taped AEW Collision from Oakland offered several significant developments. The show introduced a new tournament, marked the anticipated return of a top star, and featured another head-to-head showdown with WWE. Ringside News had complete coverage of the show, and that included a surprising line from Paul Wight on commentary.

A notable incident during the episode involved Powerhouse Hobbs and Paul Wight, as they nearly came to blows while Wight was on commentary. However, the most intriguing aspect of their exchange was Wight’s promotional speech, in which he referenced several prominent WWE figures, including Brock Lesnar, Batista, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and John Cena. The Cena reference, in particular, stood out and can be viewed in the provided video.

During Powerhouse Hobbs’ match, it was evident that he was sending a message to Paul Wight, though the contest ended swiftly. In response, Wight relayed his thoughts from behind the commentary desk, as he name-dropped plenty of men he’s been in the ring with before.

“I’ve been in the ring with beasts, animals, rattlesnakes, guys I couldn’t even see.”

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These references included Lesnar, known as “The Beast,” Batista, often referred to as “The Animal,” Stone Cold, known as the “Texas Rattlesnake,” and John Cena, famous for his “you can’t see me” catchphrase. Wight’s ability to incorporate multiple WWE legends into his brief promo was truly impressive.

Paul Wight’s involvement in wrestling matches has been a long-anticipated development, and it has now become a reality. Despite his limited in-ring appearances, Wight has thoroughly enjoyed his time in AEW, exploring various roles and getting to know the immense talent pool within the company.

We will have to see what Paul Wight may say next on AEW commentary at this point. He certainly gets a lot of freedom on the microphone, as he tries his best to put over Tony Khans’ roster in the process.

What’s your take on Paul Wight referencing so many WWE Superstars on AEW Collision this week? Let us know what you think about it in the comments section!