Former WWE star/UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez wrestled at AAA’s event in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday night while out of jail on $1 million bail.
Velasquez and his legal team requested permission for him to wrestle at the show because the event was held at his alma mater of Arizona State University. He had to take and pay for a law enforcement officer with him on the trip to make it happen.
After entering the ring, Velasquez addressed the crowd at the event. In a trios bout, he teamed with Blue Demon Jr. and Pagano to defeat Gringo Loco, Sam Adonis & Taurus.
“Thank you. To be here tonight with all guys right now is a dream come true. I truly appreciate it all. What you guys have already done supported me [and] my family. Thank you, guys, forever. My heart is happy to be here with you guys. I will always continue to fight forever. Keep going up forever. Thank you, guys.”
Velasquez faces charges of attempted murder and ten other gun-related charges after an incident in Santa Clara County, California, in February 2022. He has pled not guilty to all charges. Check out the clip below:
“To be here, in front of you guys, right now, it’s a dream come true. I truly appreciate it all, what you guys have always done, supporting me, my family.”
— Cain Velasquez in his first public appearance since being released from jail pic.twitter.com/cCjFdWcnOJ
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) December 4, 2022
"I will always continue to fight, forever." 👊
Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez addresses the crowd in his return to the pro wrestling ring tonight in Phoenix.
🎥 @mma_kings pic.twitter.com/XdPBAkw3Lc
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 4, 2022
Cain Velasquez SHOWED OUT and got the win his return to pro wrestling tonight at #AAAWorldwide. 😯
🎥 @mma_kings pic.twitter.com/NbXM2QDd2R
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 4, 2022
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