Michael, Booker T and others in “Unfinished Business”

[after John Laurinaitis ejects Vickie Guerrero from ringside] Remember, CM Punk defeated Jack Swagger a couple of weeks ago. With that victory, it ensured that Swagger and Guerrero would not be at ringside for this match-up. Great move by Laurinaitis.

I just think he's sucking up.

Here we go, Punk roll-up, shoulders down, and a kick-out. Sucking up? He followed the rules, Booker. I mean, give the man some credit for once in your life. What, did you have an issue back in the day of WCW with Johnny? That's why you're all upset with this man? Because he was a better worker than you? Because he was a better wrestler than you?

[clearly in disbelief] What? You gotta be kidding me.

I mean, come on now. John Laurinaitis is...he's awesome!

You're talking about a guy who has done nothing in this business, right?

Who, John? He was a world champion in Japan. That's what he was.

In Japan.da

Yes.

In the world of Japan.

Yeah, the world of Japan.

John Laurinaitis right now... I know you say he's got a lot of things on his plate, a lot of things to take care and be concerned with, but he's got his phone out, he's texting out here.

He just texted me to tell me what a wonderful job I'm doing tonight and how glad he is to have me calling the Rumble.