One WWE Hall of Famer wasn’t impressed with IShowSpeed’s 2025 Royal Rumble performance.
During the men’s Royal Rumble match on February 1st, Akira Tozawa made his entrance at number 8. Before he could get to the ring, however, Tozawa was attacked from behind by a frustrated Carmelo Hayes, who had just been eliminated.
When it was determined that being hit once from behind had rendered Tozawa unable to compete, Triple H looked around Gorilla to find a replacement for the injured star. YouTube star IShowSpeed was livestreaming his experience backstage, and Triple H demanded that the streamer take Tozawa’s place and enter at number 8.
Speed rushed to the ring and helped Bron Breakker eliminate Otis, but soon fell victim to a brutal spear by Breakker. Breakker then threw Speed over the top rope and into the arms of Otis, who threw the YouTube star onto the announce table for his elimination.
After the bout, IShowSpeed showed off the injuries he sustained from his brief stint in the Royal Rumble and was seen in a neck brace and using crutches backstage.
Scott Steiner Has Words For IShowSpeed
Taking to social media, Bron Breakker’s Hall of Fame uncle Scott Steiner addressed IShowSpeed’s Rumble appearance, pointing to the dominance of the Steiner family inside the squared circle.
Seriously, you guys messaging me telling me I should train that @ishowspeedsui kid. You think he could handle a Big Poppa Pump workout?! There’s a reason why he looked like a rag doll when he was speared, he got Crushed by a Steiner. We don’t just work out, we DOMINATE.
Seriously, you guys messaging me telling me I should train that @ishowspeedsui kid. You think he could handle a Big Poppa Pump workout?! There's a reason why he looked like a rag doll when he was speared, he got Crushed by a Steiner. We don't just work out, we DOMINATE. 💪
— Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner (@ScottSteiner) February 3, 2025
IShowSpeed teased a return at next year’s Royal Rumble, calling out top WWE stars in the process.