A Matter of Respect

[Jay]

Todd Grisham: I give to you - Dean Ambrose!

The camera panned from a close-up of Todd to show Dean Ambrose smiling at him.

Dean Ambrose: That's more like it. Maybe confetti next time? Big bangs? A few drinks?

Todd turned to Dean with a look of concern.

Dean Ambrose: Oh don't get excited I wasn't asking you out on a date, Todd. You can't cheat on the cameraman.

The camera pointed downwards.

Dean Ambrose: Don't be sad, bro. If he cheats on you, I'll kill him.

The camera returned to normal in a moment of triumph.

Todd Grisham: WELL-

Dean Ambrose: Yes, tonight I face a man who I have immense respect for. On camera, he is Stardust. To me - he is Cody Rhodes. And in what must be the toughest time of his life, he is joining me in the ring for a 1-on-1 contest, which I am most excited for. It's an honour, Cody.

Todd smiled at Dean, apparently surprised by his calm words.

Dean Ambrose: What? You may think of me as some drunken goofball, but I am a man who loves this business and everyone who is a part of it, regardless of our interactions. Tonight the millions of fans will be treated to yours truly taking on a man who Dusty Rhodes was so very proud to call his son. This isn't about promos or build-up. This is about respect - for the EBWF, the wrestling world and for a great man. Now I know Cody or Dusty wouldn't want any of us to treat anything differently, so I wont go on. Just know that tonight - you'll get to see two men go at it who love what they do and love the people they do it for.

Dean turned to the camera.

Dean Ambrose: Best of luck tonight, Cody. Like you need it.

He patted Todd on the shoulder, nodded to the camera, and left.