“I love pop culture. I love sports. I love entertainment. The fact that...” — Mauro Ranallo Quote

“I love pop culture. I love sports. I love entertainment. The fact that I get paid to be a part of this is like, 'Woah.'”

“The titles aren't merely props in New Japan. They're actually the focus of the company, and that's how it should be if you're going to be in this world, this business. After all, it is professional wrestling. It is presented as an athletic competition, and the titles should mean something.”

“For me, being a part of the halcyon days of Pride Fighting Championships and then watching the explosion of the UFC following the 'Ultimate Fighter,' I've been fortunate to be in the right place at the right time.”

“There's songs like 'Africa' that just have kind of become part of pop culture.”

“I've always wanted to be part of a proper pop culture moment.”

“Black women are so very often stereotyped in pop culture.”