New Delhi: WWE wrestler has shared a heartbreaking message after being replaced by famous YouTuber IShowSpeed at the men’s Royal Rumble last week. Carmelo Hayes attacked Akira Tozawa before he could enter the ring for the men’s battle royal.
Given the situation, WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H made a big decision and replaced the Japanese star with the IShowSpeed. Addressing the event on X, Tozawa stated that he would like to have another shot at the mega event next year. “8 years since I came to WWE. This was my first time making an entrance at the Royal Rumble. Next year, I want to take even one step closer to the ring! Thank you!” he wrote.
8 years since I came to WWE.
This was my first time making an entrance at the #ROYALRUMBLENext year, I want to take even one step closer to the ring!!
Thank you!!!! pic.twitter.com/iLOLjZ1ivg
— Akira Tozawa (@TozawaAkira) February 2, 2025
WWE also released a video of the backstage conversation between IShowSpeed and Triple H after Tozawa was brought inside. The Game said that they needed a replacement for the Japanese star to compete in the Royal Rumble. The Chief Content Officer urged the famous streamer to enter the men’s battle royal. Speed was initially shocked by the decision but eventually agreed to enter the ring.
How IShowSpeed fare at the Royal Rumble 2025?
IShowSpeed made a surprise entrance at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble and even eliminated a wrestler. He helped Bron Breakker to eliminate the 149.6 kg Otis. After the elimination, Breakker turned on Speed and speared him to the mat and press-slamming the 20-year-old over the top rope. Otis caught him and then tossed him onto the announcers’ table, marking his elimination. Despite the rough exit, Speed entertained the fans with his performance, including a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebration and a backflip. His unexpected participation and energetic antics made the event much more memorable for the WWE fans.
IShowSpeed spoke about his Royal Rumble elimination on the backstage. The YouTube streamer was seen on crutches and was also wearing a neckbrace when approached by the WWE interviewer.
“Considering you have taken both, what do you think is more brutal, a Spear from Bron Breakker or an RKO from Randy Orton?” the interviewer asked Speed.
“Did you just ask me, does it hurt, or does it hurt? They hurt. It hurt. If that’s what the people want to hear. They both hurt. I can’t even walk” Speed replied. Jey Uso won the men’s Royal Rumble match by eliminating John Cena in the final moments.
The WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H made a big decision and replaced the Japanese star with the IShowSpeed. The YouTuber entertained the fans with his performance at the Royal Rumble 2025. WWE Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
