"It's not where would WWE be without John Cena - it's where would John Cena be without WWE"

John Cena: "As we can see in here, an audience divided. But this is one of those rare occasions, where those of you who actually are not in my corner are having a wonderful time. Because it is you who got to see the mighty Rusev defeat me at Fastlane. And it is you who also got to see last week on Monday Night RAW, when I challenged Rusev for a rematch for the United States Championship at the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania, he simply said No. For those who aren't in my corner, I got news for you: Don't stay this happy too long. Because as much as I would love to hand Rusev his first loss and raise the United States Championship high on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania, if it is not meant to be, I'm not going to whine, I'm not going to complain. I am going to adapt and I am going to overcome. Because that's what I do. If you get knocked down, you get back up. And if you wanna climb to the top of the mountain and you trip along the way, you brush the dirt off your shoulders and you climb until you reach the prize!

I'm going on record right now. Rusev, you are a marked man. And sooner or later I will get my hands on you. But my focus right now should be where everyones focus is: WrestleMania! So on March 29th, if you are one of the 70.000+ that packs into Levi's Stadium or the millions watching around the world live on the WWE Network, I will grab that prize and I will tell you how I'm doing it right now, by officially entering myself in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. And in the greatest event in this company's history I will make a giant statement and honor one of the greatest giants in the history of the WWE--" [Stephanie McMahon unterbricht mit ihrer Musik und begibt sich in den Ring.]

Stephanie McMahon: "Excuse me, John, but since when do Superstars declare what match they're gonna participate in? Let alone the Andre The Giant Battle Royal at WrestleMania."

John Cena: "Steph, that's what everybody does for the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. They declare they're in it. Miz did it, Fandango did it. Adam Rose did it. That's not exactly like Murderer's Row. I think you got some spots open for me. I'm in."

Stephanie McMahon: "Murderer's Row? I don't even know what you're talking about. But it sounds like you're trying to disparage the very man that this match was named after: Andre The Giant. [ein Bild von ihm wird auf dem Tron gezeigt] Andre The Giant, 7 foot 5, 500 pounds, arguably one of the biggest icons, the biggest legends in the history of this business. That's what Andre The Giant is to the WWE Universe. But this is what Andre The Giant was to me. [ein Foto mit einer jungen Steph auf dem Schoß Andres wird gezeigt] Andre The Giant was my friend. This picture was taken when I was eight years old after WrestleMania I. So forgive me if I take it a little personally, when you disparage or belittle the very match that pays homage to his great legacy.

So my answer as to whether or not you can compete in the Andre The Giant Battle Royal at WrestleMania is No."

John Cena: "You know what I liked about that picture? You can tell all those years ago, you certainly weren't the bitch that you are now."

Stephanie McMahon: "Often times women in power and position are referred to in a negative way, but that doesn't mean that I don't have the final say."

John Cena: "You do have the final say. And I wasn't trying to belittle Andre The Giant. As a matter of fact, Steph, any WrestleMania moment is a moment to last a lifetime. I was simply informing you that in my service here in WWE I'm a 15-time champion and I been in ten WrestleManias. So I figured that that would get me in."

StephanieMcMahon: "I guess you figured wrong. You see, John, let me put this bluntly, okay? You haven't exactly been a friend to the Authority. I mean, your actions in the past, you know, where you had us thrown out of power-- It doesn't exactly curry favor. You couldn't get the job done against Rusev. So maybe it's about time we find someone who can."

John Cena: "Steph, stop. Stop with the Authority crap, stop with the Rusev crap. It's not about Sting, it's not about any of that. We are talking about WrestleMania! The biggest event in WWE history. And the day you leave me out of WrestleMania is the day--"

Stephanie McMahon: "IS THE DAY YOU'LL WHAT? You realize that John Cena doesn't define WWE? News flash for you, John: It doesn't. Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Bret Hart. They all thought that they could leave WWE and WWE wouldn't survive, we'd be a sinking ship. Well, not only did we survive, we thrived! And that is exactly what's going to happen this year if John Cena were to 'sit this one out'. To sit this WrestleMania out, which is exactly what I think these people want. ['YES'-Chants] For once I actually like this chant. Then WrestleMania will still be the biggest show of all time. You're not special. You're not unique. You need to think about it this way, John: It's not where would WWE be without John Cena - it's where would John Cena be without WWE!" [Curtis Axel erscheint auf der Entrance Stage.]

Curtis Axel: "Don't change the channel cause Axelmania is running wild! I've been in the Royal Rumble match now for 35 days, 26 hours and counting. I'm the greatest competitor in Royal Rumble match history! I'm often imitated, but never eliminated! You want someone to fight Rusev for the United States Championship at WrestleMania? Look no further than someone who is also a 3rd generation Superstar, someone who has also met Andre The Giant as a kid. Me, the Axe Man. And I know I'm already in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. But two victories at WrestleMania is better than one. And Miss McMahon, I respect you. You're a visionary, you always have been. And your voice, it's-- your words, it's a inspiration to me."

Stephanie McMahon: "Thank you. Thank you, Curtis. I mean, finally somebody who understands respect. ['Axelmania'-Chants] I know, it's got a ring to it. I kinda like it and Cena, it seems obvious that the Axe Man's star is on the rise, while yours is falling. So if you wanna prove yourself, how about you face Curtis Axel right here, right now? Get me a referee!

But Cena, the only way you're going to compete against Rusev at WrestleMania is if you can change his mind and make him accept the match. Good luck."

Curtis Axel: "And I got a question for you: WHATCHA GONNA DO WHEN AXELMANIA RUNS WILD ON YOU?"

John Cena: "I tell you what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna give you one chance to walk out of this ring. And for a second, I want you to listen to me very carefully, because I'm serious when I tell you: If this match starts, you will not walk out of this ring."