WWE Raw was in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday Night, and in the crowd were North Carolina natives NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Corey La Joie who is currently party of the NASCAR series.
During the segment of introducing both to the WWE audience in attendance and the millions of millions at home. The Miz interrupted and asked to get the camera off Earnhardt Jr.
“Alright, alright get the camera off, Dale Earnhart Jr; I can beat you in a race with my Tesla,” said The Miz.
Of course the WWE Universe in North Carolina booed The Miz. Then Johnny Gargano comes out
“Mike, Mike, Mike, come on, man. You’re so full of crap. We both know that’s not what really happened. Man, come on, you’re so full yourself, you don’t even realize that your friend, Tommaso Ciampa, yeah, he isn’t missing, I just texted him a few minutes ago. He’s actually injured, so you’re just a huge liar, okay? If you want Dexter Lumis and me out of your life, all you have to do is tell the real truth,” said Gargano.
Then R Truth comes out.
“You want to tell the truth? Dawg, I’m here,” said Truth.
Miz then proceed to insult Carolina
“Has everyone lost their minds? Have you ate too much crappy Carolina comfort food that it’s clogged your brain?” said The Miz.’
Jr would later take to Twitter and thanked WWE for their hospitality.
“Had a great time at #WWERaw Big thanks to WWE for the hospitality. Been a wrestling fan since the 80s watching Dusty and Flair on Saturday mornings. Never seen it live. Highly recommend.”
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