Over the years, WWE has presented a number of Premium Live Events with either comic or downright bizarre names.
The Horror Show At Extreme Rules and December To Dismember bring back some ghastly memories whilst the likes of the nonsensical Taboo Tuesday and unimaginative Greatest Royal Rumble drew laughs of disbelief from fans.
But one Premium Live Event in recent memory sits above all when it comes to unusual names. And one former WWE Superstar has lifted the lid on the reason for the show’s given name.
Matt Hardy Reveals Details Behind Premium Live Event Name
Matt Hardy teamed with brother Jeff to take on Cesaro and Sheamus in a thrilling 30 minute Iron Man Match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship at WWE Great Balls Of Fire. The event took place on Sunday 9th July 2017 and emanated from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
The Hardy Boyz were unsuccessful in their attempt at gold on that evening, but what Matt Hardy remembers most about the evening is the name.
Speaking on a recent edition of The Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy, the former ECW Champion confirmed the event was named by Vince McMahon after the famous song of the same name:
“I think the general consensus among the talent was huh? Whenever they heard Great Balls of Fire was the name of the event. It is what it is. [Matt is asked if it’s a Vince-ism] I mean, it’s gotta be. He’s a big Jerry Lewis fan apparently. For real, not not joking. I’m pretty sure, like that song. He loves that song, that was one of his favourites.”
Nearly 17,000 fans were in attendance in Texas as then WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar saw off Samoa Joe in the Main Event.
Other highlights on the card included The Miz retaining his WWE Intercontinental Championship in an entertaining encounter with Dean Ambrose and Braun Strowman overcame Roman Reigns in an Ambulance Match.
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