The camera cut backstage, where Kevin Owens was seen making his way through the Amalie Arena. Owens was stopped by Michael Cole, who had a microphone in his hand and a cameraman in tow.

Michael Cole: Excuse me, Kevin. Can I get a few words about your match tonight?

Kevin Owens: Sure, Michael... although I just got here, and I haven't checked my phone since this morning, so maybe you can start by telling me who my opponent is.

Michael Cole: You're going one on one with Cesaro tonight, Kevin.

Owens stared at Michael Cole.

Kevin Owens: Cesaro? When did he come back?

Michael Cole: He signed a contract last week. This is his first match back.

Kevin Owens: And they're putting him against me? Given his shoulder problems, that's a bit of a risk... because I'm going to hurt him, Michael. I'm might even put him on the sidelines.

Michael Cole: Kevin, if you don't mind me asking, is there some tension between you and Cesaro?

Kevin Owens: I guess you could say that. But it's nothing personal. There's tension between me and everyone on the EBWF roster. Do you know why? Because they're my competition. It's 2017 now... we're just a few weeks away from the Royal Rumble, when it's one versus all. And I'm going to be the one, Michael. I'm going to be the last one standing in that ring, pointing to the sign and not giving a damn about how cliché that is, booking my place in the main event of Wrestlemania. No one is going to stand in my way; not Cesaro, not anyone. You'll see, Michael. Tonight, I'm going to show everyone just what Kevin Owens is made of.

Owens pushed past Michael Cole, making his way to the locker room.