Otis was happy to save Mandy Rose during the 2020 Women’s Royal Rumble match but had serious concerns about being under the ring during the bout itself.
The match in question saw Rose enter from the #8 spot. After eliminating Mercedes Matinez, Rose herself was thrown over the top rope. Fortunately for the future NXT Women’s Champion, Otis, her on-screen love interest, was under the ring and she landed on him, meaning her feet didn’t hit the floor.
Otis On The Royal Rumble Spot
Four years on, the spot is fondly remembered by fans as a unique, entertaining moment that has yet to be duplicated. During an interview with Fightful, Otis recalled being under the ring during the match and fearing the worst was going to happen.
“I had never been under the ring before. I remember going like, ‘it sounds like it’s going to break.’ Our ring guy Nick goes, ‘Imagine when I’m down here and you’re up there buddy. Then it’s going to really break.’”
For company, Otis had a monitor so he could track the match and know when exactly he needed to appear. Otis also had a ‘pee bottle’ while under the ring, stating that “you never know.”
What Came Next?
Otis and Rose’s on-screen relationship reached its peak at WrestleMania 36 when the Alpha Academy member defeated Dolph Ziggler. Otis and his ‘peach’ would share a post-match kiss.
Unfortunately, the pairing would be short-lived after that. Rose would be moved to Raw that same year, ending her relationship with Otis in the process. The year would go from bad to worse for the big man, who would lose his Money in the Bank contract to The Miz after being betrayed by then tag-team partner Tucker.
