Before we kick off 2022 properly, we've got to look back, Vic, real quick.
Top moment of 2021 for Vic Joseph.
>> I will say, I got a few things that just real quick top moment for
me with Debbie universe coming back.
I mean that's just having everybody back in the arenas is great.
I think personally, we talked about this you and I experienced a moment in time,
that if you weren't there you don't have the feel for it.
Even if you watched on television or you streamed it it was being on the stage
with Mr. McMahon to kick off WrestleMania in Tampa.
>> We would simply like to say thank you,
and welcome you to WrestleMania.
>> [APPLAUSE] [APPLAUSE] >> So, that to me is a is a high moment,
because there's only a certain amount of us that got the honor to
stand up there with him on that evening.
>> Edge winning the Rumble,
Becky returning at Summer Slam were great moments for me.
My favorite match that I had the ability to call was-
>> Wow, Vic,
this is why you're never in charge of anything.
>> I'm getting through so you go on with your diatribe, don't ruin mine now.
>> I ask a question, you give an answer, [CROSSTALK] I ask the next question.
>> No no no, I wanna run through them and then you go ahead and run through them,
well then I'll stop there I'll give you my-
>> No, no it's fine, it's fine Vic.
>> Screw it you go.
>> It's fine.
>> Those are my three moments, I only gave you moments.
>> I only asked for one.
>> Well, I gave you three because it's too hard to tell.
>> Well, if we're giving options now, let's think.
I really enjoyed the breakfast I had at the Marriott.
>> Now see, you're not being serious.
See, now you're just being mean about it.
>> I had a great conversation backstage with MVP, which,
>> That one I put up there for
you actually.
>> That happens every week.
All right, no, but seriously- >> 54 minutes without a fight, guys,
54 minutes.
So, maybe I need to be in charge for most weeks here, geez.
>> Yeah, come on now, unbelievable.
Anyway, my top moment, I agree with you, Vic,
standing on the stage at WrestleMania having the fans back.
Nothing will touch that.
I am gonna give an honorable mention to becoming 24/7 champion.
>> What?
Corey?
>> [APPLAUSE] >> That's three.
Corey just took the 24/7 title.
>> Here is your winner.
>> I mean that was quite literally a moment, I did that.
So, I guess that's kind of cool, and on a bit of a personal note.
The night Big E cashed in the money in the bank contract to become WWE Champion after
defeating Bobby Lashley.
>> Could it be over Will we have a new champion?
We do!
>> My gosh!
>> Cameras went down, end of the night, show's over.
He was just kind of basking in the afterglow of his big moment.
And just being able to have that second to go up and give him a big hug, and
tell him how much I appreciated him and his journey and for being a friend.
That's something that will always stick with me.
>> See, you had more than one, I knew you did.
That's why I had a few as well.
>> I just filled out my list because I couldn't
>> No, you were gonna do all
three anyways.
>> I had to overcompensate.
All right, this is where I'm taking back over.
Favorite match of 2021.
>> For me, Ilja Dragunov, Walter TakeOver 36 NXT UK Championship.
To be there in that moment ringside calling that match.
That one stands out to me personally.
>> I got agree and hats off to those two for
beating the living hell out of one another.
For me, Crown Jewel,
Hell in a Cell Edge versus Seth Rollins man that is poetry from start to finish.
That is what this business can be when everything clicks properly To
have the best to do it.
Beautiful story, real emotion, plenty of moments in that matchup.
To me that was hands down my favorite matchup of 2021.
And before I let you go, Vic, I need a prediction,
a bold prediction, if you will, about 2022 in WWE.
>> Put me on the spot.
>> Well, I mean, you had nine answers for the last question I asked.
>> Well yeah, those were my personal thoughts and feelings.
I was very excited about it.
I think- >> So, what, are you trying
to find a prediction from someone else's brain?
>> I think you are going to see the unification of championships.
Specifically, the universal in WWE Title at one point this year there will be
a clash, whether it's Roman and Biggie, whether it's Drew and Bobby Lashley.
Again you will see the unification of the universal and WWE Title.
>> You know what, Vic?
That's not the craziest thing I've heard, and I don't hate it in anyway.
I kind of agree with it and I can sort of piggyback my prediction off of that.
Because, to take your idea, champion versus champion,
to unify into one true WWE World universal heavyweight champion.
You got have someone from Friday night Smackdown,
you got have someone from Monday Night Raw.
May we finally get Brock Lesnar versus Bobby Lashley
in a WWE ring in the year of our Lord 2022.
That is my prediction.
That is my New Year's resolution.
Hell, that's next year's Christmas wish.
Give me Brock versus the Almighty at some point this calendar year.
Please, I'm begging anyone that listens to make that happen.
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