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Earlier this week, Mike Johnson sat down with international star Rohan Raja in advance of tomorrow's MLP Northern Rising 2026 PPV on MyAEW.com. Below is the complete transcript for the discussion, which can be heard at www.PWInsiderElite.com.
Mike Johnson: Hey everybody, it's Mike Johnson in the audio section of PWInsiderElite.com. This Saturday will be a very important day in the history of Canadian wrestling as Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling presents their first pay-per-view since coming to TSN2. Northern Rising 2026 will take place at the former Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario. I almost said Toronto, Illinois, which would have been very embarrassing had I said that, but Toronto, Ontario. A lot of major matches taking place, including AEW National Champion Andrade taking on our guest this time, who has competed all over the world—including India, NXT UK, and has been a major part of MLP from day one—Rohan Raja. Sir, thank you so much for sitting down and talking to us.
Rohan Raja: What an introduction! No worries at all. Super excited for this weekend, and that just got me even more hyped up.
Mike Johnson: So obviously, you've been a big part of MLP Mayhem since the first episode where we saw you get into it with Stu Grayson. What were your expectations when you heard that MLP was going to get on TSN2 leading into this Saturday's show, and what are your thoughts on the show as it has developed and continued to evolve over these last 12 weeks?
Rohan Raja: When I first heard about MLP, and then when we did the first show back on October 19, 2024, that was my first inkling that we had something super special going on here. I just knew the sky was the limit. Fast forward to when they announced the TSN TV deal—that was just huge because the last time Canada had a TV deal has been years; I think it was the '80s, if I'm not mistaken.
This country has been craving this because we have so much talent based in this country that wasn't able to showcase themselves to the national audience and worldwide. With me, I've been fortunate enough to travel around and I've been signed to different organizations, but Canada really does feel like another home for me. So when I saw it, I was like, "I have to be a key player here; I want to be a marquee player, I want to be the face of the company."
Ever since Episode 1 all the way up to our season finale that just aired this past Wednesday, I feel like we've very much surpassed the expectations that were held for us. It's been an honor to be such a focal point. Even closing the premiere episode with me attacking Stu and closing on my face was a big honor. I believe in the whole of the MLP Mayhem run, the match me and Stu had was by far the best match of the TV series in my opinion.
Just recently, I got word that the segment of me attacking Andrade was the most-viewed segment in MLP Mayhem's history, so I feel like I've done a pretty good job. Putting myself aside, I feel like it's shown a lot of the up-and-comers that are trying to step up, and a lot of the guys and girls that we already know are evolving to the next level. I think it's just been overall such a good thing for Canadian talent and international talent coming here as well.
Mike Johnson: You've had such an interesting path—the word pinball comes to mind, but I don't want to say that because it sounds like you just bounced all over the place. Internationally, between England, India, and the WWE stuff, you've had quite the run all over the place. I'd like to talk a little bit about those places in a minute, but for MLP, how has that stood out to you compared to some of the other international experiences that you've had?
Rohan Raja: I think at this point, when I got the opportunity to come here and do everything that I've been doing, I feel like this is properly the first time where I'm able to do what I want to do 100%. When it comes to things I do in the ring, how I hold my presentation, what I wear—just everything—I'm very much bringing my flavor to it. Not saying that I haven't in different places, but I hadn't had that 100% control before.
I feel like that's really important because having that presentation and showcasing who you are is what connects with the crowd, whether you're a babyface or a heel. Another thing as well, which I tell up-and-comers, is how important it is to travel. Like you were saying, when I wrestled in India, it's such a different style, the audience is different, and then you can say the same thing about Mexico and different places like that.
Canada is a very old-school crowd; they really get sucked into the story, and I feel like the art of wrestling and the story is what's so important. Canadian audiences really understand that. With all those different flavors that you collect in each place that you've been in, what MLP has allowed me and many others to do is bring all those different flavors to MLP, and then it really can showcase what you bring to the table.
Mike Johnson: Let's talk about that first episode of MLP Mayhem. That backstage brawl with Stu Grayson was a lot of fun and set the stage that there's going to be a little bit of grit to MLP. It's not just going to feel like someone's performing; it's going to feel like a fight. Did you feel pressure on you to make sure that segment went as strong as it did because you knew you were setting the stage for the company, or was it just another day at the office when you're putting your body on the line?
Rohan Raja: If I don't put enough pressure on myself, I don't perform my best, and I always do my best work when the pressure is on. Just knowing for that segment, I was like, "Okay, this is the premiere and this is the close. This is such a different thing we're showcasing here"—because leading up to it with the earlier matches, it's great wrestling, very cool, unique promos from everyone, and introductions, but to close the episode with a brawl like that and for it to be received so well, it just gives me that added confidence in what I'm doing.
A lot of people can'handle the pressure, but for like-minded people like me, pressure puts you into another gear. You bring out something else inside of you to show the world what you can do and the best work that brings. So being in the position where I knew straight from Episode 1 with that closing segment, "Okay, I'm going to be a key player here," I'm just happy that segment got over as well as it did.
Mike Johnson: This Saturday at Northern Rising, you're going to be facing Andrade for the AEW National Championship. Obviously, a huge compliment to you that the company trusts you in this position. What are your thoughts on this bout, and what can the audience expect when they order the pay-per-view this Saturday?
Rohan Raja: I'm really excited. This may be one of the most excited I've been for a match in my whole career. Just everything with setting this match, with what we've created on TV up to this point, it being at the historic Maple Leaf Gardens, it being sold out, it being one of the marquee matches—and now the icing on the cake, a big icing on the cake, is that it's officially for that AEW National Championship.
It really is an honor. What fans can expect: you've got to remember, in Andrade's title reign, this is the first time that this title has been defended during his reign against someone not contracted to AEW, and it's the first time it's on a show outside of AEW during his reign, which is really cool.
For it to be me, when I call myself ravenous, it's very much a big part of me; I feel legit hungry for success. When I saw this opportunity, I didn't shy away from it. I'm confident and certain that me and him are going to steal the show, because I still have this chip on my shoulder that I want to be perceived as the number one guy and the most trusted guy there. In order to do that, I've just got to keep surpassing expectations.
With this match, I'm going to go in there and do everything I can to steal the show, and I think we're going to tell a beautiful story. Pound-for-pound, Andrade is one of the best wrestlers in the world. Not only is he so gifted in the ring and can do everything, but his moments in the ring, his timing in the ring, and the way he can capture himself on TV is such an art form. Showcasing myself on the biggest stage in Canada, showcased around the world, is such an honor and a privilege. Fans can expect this one to be a wild one, that's for sure.
Mike Johnson: You were part of the NXT UK brand when WWE was producing that. Given your experiences there—and the fact that at one point that was far and away the best weekly product WWE was producing, with the best wrestling, best stories, and very good build-ups—what do you think the legacy of that brand is beyond names like Gunther who went on to work on the main roster? You were there in the trenches as part of that brand, and there were a lot of talents who worked so hard to try to make that something unique and different from everything else, including NXT here in the States. What do you hope the legacy of that NXT UK brand is?
Rohan Raja: It really puts a smile on my face hearing you say that was pound-for-pound one of the best wrestling shows at that point. Because it really was, and when you have something so good, you don't fully appreciate it until it's gone or until it's finished, because then you can reflect on it and be like, "Damn, that was a great show".
One of the cool things was that roster was stacked. That roster was absolutely stacked, and I think the memory that's going to last is looking at how many guys and girls from that roster have made it to do something even bigger. That goes to show what we were doing down there: all the grueling, intense training we were doing with each other, how much effort we were putting into the tapings, trying to impress, and working with everyone there.
If we name some names: Gunther, myself, Ilja, Pretty Deadly, the Coffey boys, Wolfgang... there are just so many guys that have come from there, and there are still so many more like Dani Luna and stuff. We all saw the hunger in every single person that was there. Every time we went into the PC, everyone wanted to prove something, and I loved that atmosphere.
Every time we see each other now—like I see the Grizzled Young Veterans a lot now, and those guys are pound-for-pound one of the best tag teams right now—we don't even have to say anything. When we look each other in the eye, we have that telepathic "we know" sort of thing. We know what we did there, and it's so nice to see a lot of people getting their flowers. I think that's going to be the biggest thing looking back: what that brand did at that time, what it did for everyone since then, and looking at the types of careers everyone has had from there up until now and beyond.
Mike Johnson: You started training at the Storm Wrestling Academy, so obviously you started with a strong base as a pro wrestler to begin with. What were some of the—not even just lessons in terms of the training, but maybe some of the life lessons of being part of the that system that helped you along the way?
Rohan Raja: With Lance, I owe so much of my career to him because he was such a great trainer and exactly what I needed. I don't think I would have been as successful if I went anywhere else; I just feel like that path was written for me. I learned so much from him, but the biggest things I learned from Lance are attention to detail and the small things, and I've used that throughout my career.
As I've progressed, those small things and attention to detail are always brought up by coworkers, other wrestlers, agents, producers, and all the important people in this business. They have always pointed out things like that, and it goes to show the impact he had.
As for life lessons, I still remember the first day we went in there and he sat us all down and told us the reality of wrestling. He told us, "This is not a game; this isn't just another sport. This is dangerous—we risk our bodies every time we go out there".
When I took all of this information in—and not only everything I said, but his technical wrestling and execution on everything is just superb—I feel like that really stood out when I was going to tryouts. For example, at the PC for NXT UK, I was really praised by a lot of the coaches down there, and I had a really strong personal connection with William Regal, who took a liking to me.
When I see people that I watched when I was a little kid giving me props and learning from those people now that I'm in the business, it goes to show where that stemmed from. I give a lot of that credit all the way back to Lance Storm because he gave me those key things to make me successful, and that's how I got to NXT UK at that time.
Mike Johnson: A big part of your presentation in MLP has been Aurora. What has it been like working with her, and what's the best part of having her working with you outside the ring to make what you do in the ring a little bit different from everybody else?
Rohan Raja: Aurora is my real-life fiancée. We've been together for a number of years, and we would always bounce ideas off each other for our characters. We always spoke about having a female manager for me and the kind of story that we could tell. It's funny because we said this for a long time over the years, and the answer was sitting right there—we just didn't put two and two together at first!
I'm so thankful that we did because the pairing we have has been great. I feel like it's really highlighted my character even more and given me more significance, just by having her aura next to me and making my aura bigger. Now, every time we make our entrances—whether it's an MLP show or on different shows we go to—people have that bit of a pause when we walk out onto the stage. You can see it on their faces; it's sinking in because they're feeling the vibe we're putting out.
Having her during this TV run has showcased how well she fits with me, and her character itself has progressed really well—she's almost as hated as I am on TV, which is great! I think it's just really been another layer added to me that's made me more of a complete wrestler.
Mike Johnson: And the good thing about Aurora being involved here is, given the direction they've taken Andrade, you can play off of that—what he's done in AEW with the selfies at ringside and stuff. There's a way to play off of that and bring those two unique perspectives to bounce off each other over the course of the story, if you choose to do that this Saturday.
I do want to ask you: you've had the chance to travel all over the world, and there are talents in Canada who haven't had the ability to have the experience that you've been able to have. What is the vibe like in that locker room for some of these other talents who know this is probably the biggest opportunity to date that they've gotten between the Mayhem TV show on TSN2 and now the pay-per-view this Saturday? MLP has had shows before, but I feel like this is on a different level given the 12 weeks of build-up on television. How do you feel about the overall vibe and the level of excitement for those talents heading into Saturday?
Rohan Raja: It was huge right from the first day. You can see the excitement on all these Canadian wrestlers coming in because they know how important that opportunity is. For the opportunities given to me, I had to pick up and move countless times; I've lost count of how many cities I've lived in.
When you look at their faces, you can see how much it means to them. Even if they have something on TV that's 10 seconds or 10 minutes, they really put in a lot of effort. There are quite a few of them that are really trying to hit that next gear and make a big name for themselves—guys like Mo Jabari, Michael Allen Richard Clark. I'm very high on those guys because they're always trying to learn.
In the women's division, with Aurora, Priscilla Black, you see a lot of these guys and girls giving it so much because they know this opportunity is so rare. Backstage, having a lot of them come up to me to ask for advice on how to succeed is great because they're asking people who have been on TV or in different companies.
One of the biggest things I remember is when a lot of people saw the duo of Don Callis and Mauro Ranallo—they were just so appreciative. Going forward, especially for this pay-per-view, I feel like there's going to be a lot of them who want more TV time, want a better spot, and want to challenge for people's spots.
I ran a seminar recently in the dojo we have up here, and I told them: "Guys, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Step up now—I want people challenging for my spot in a competitive way. Show me you want to be here, show Scott you want to be here, show all the locker room you want to showcase yourself." A lot of them are doing that, and this Saturday, October 3rd at the Gardens, you'll see a lot of those guys and girls make a name for themselves.
Mike Johnson: When you think about the main event for this show—Adam Copeland against Steve Maclin particularly—what does that mean to you as someone who has such strong Canadian pride, seeing Adam Copeland walk back into Toronto to perform in the main event?
Rohan Raja: I can't really put into words what that meant. Even when they did the announcement video package and Adam's face was shown at the last second, it was a very surreal feeling, because when he talks about it, you can see how much it means to him. He had a list on social media earlier this year ticking off venues he wants to perform in before he retires—arenas like Wembley and Arena México—and he had Maple Leaf Gardens on there.
You know the importance, and seeing his emotion as he talks about it—from someone who has done absolutely everything in this business—it's just a reminder of how big and important this show is. It reminds everyone not to take the spots you have for granted, because if it's touching someone of that caliber, you know what that means to everyone else on the card.
Sharing the locker room in the back with him, I know everyone's going to be emotional. By the time him and Steve go on, I'll be finished with what I've done, so I can sit, relax, and take in his emotions as he goes out there. Even his entrance alone is going to be wild. It's going to be an unforgettable night and one of those shows people will watch back in 20 years.
Mike Johnson: I also want to ask you about the MLP Men's Canadian Championship unification match: interim champion Stu Grayson against Josh Alexander. Obviously, talents you're very intimately familiar with over the years. What are your thoughts on that match, and what does it mean not just to Canada, but to MLP in general?
Rohan Raja: I think it's so important. Obviously, me and Stu have had our whole rivalry on TV, but feelings aside, he's such a great worker. Wrestling with Stu and what we did over the course of the TV series was fantastic. He held the interim title with the utmost respect and pride being Canadian.
It was a shame Josh had to take a step back because he got injured, but now him coming back—both these guys are very well-deserving of being the champion and both have tremendous pride for their country. It's only fitting having two Canadians fight for the undisputed unification title at Maple Leaf Gardens.
If they did nothing on TV and you just advertised the match with that, Josh and Stu and the unification, that's more than enough to have the fans engaged. But you have what they've done on TV as well, which has been fantastic.
I hold both those guys in very high regard. Josh has been a great help to me with advice, and over the course of MLP and Mayhem, we've created a nice friendship. I'm very much looking forward to watching that match and seeing what they do in the ring. It's great knowing how important it is for those two guys as well, and they're going to create magic that night, that's for sure.
Mike Johnson: When you think about how stacked this card is—and I know you have a great dance partner in Andrade—how much pressure do you feel to perform at the best level you can? Everyone wants the locker room to do well, but they don't want the locker room to do better than themselves; they want to be the ones to stand out. How much pressure do you feel for this compared to other major events you've been on in the past?
Rohan Raja: I have a load of pressure, and purposefully I put extra pressure on myself. I've been going around on different media, interviews, and TV telling everyone that I'm going to steal the show. So I've put a huge amount of pressure on my shoulders, but like I said earlier, pressure makes me perform.
I'm going to do everything I can to have the best match. Andrade's going to do that, Adam Copeland's going to do that, Steve Maclin's going to do that, Josh and Stu are going to do that. We all want to steal the show, and knowing that everyone wants to steal the show, all these matches are going to be bangers.
It's going to be very hard for one to stand out, but that is my goal: to have that standout match. It's a beautiful thing how serious everyone is about stealing the show, having the best match of the night, and having the moments of the night. Everyone is feeling that. I'm performing, but I'm looking forward to sitting at home the day after and watching it back. It's going to be a night to remember.
Mike Johnson: Obviously, we've completed the 12-episode first season for MLP Mayhem. I would assume there's going to be a renewal, although I don't want to jinx anything. What are your hopes for the company coming out of the Northern Rising show this weekend—not just for yourself, but for the whole company—given how important this can be in changing the landscape for the Canadian wrestling scene on a consistent basis? I think it's important that talents have a home-base promotion to help grow and find themselves, and I feel like this is going to give Canada that chance on a larger scale than it's had in many years. As someone who's so invested and puts so much of your time and body on the line to help build this, what are your hopes for Maple Leaf Wrestling coming out of Northern Rising in the future?
Rohan Raja: I think the biggest thing would be the continuation on TSN. For audiences in America who might not be sure how big TSN is, it's literally the ESPN of Canada. It's the biggest sports channel there is, shown all over the country. If you go to bars or restaurants, nine times out of ten TSN is on the screen, so it's a very big deal.
A continuation of that would be key. I really like the seasonal format; I think there's something unique there, but maybe we could do something in between. In my personal opinion, a seasonal format is great, and I definitely think TSN would be up for multiple seasons of this.
As long as we create a structure for when the episodes air—having an on and off season—it's good to have an off-season because our schedules are so busy. You might see guys like Sheldon Jean in Japan because there are affiliations with MLP everywhere, you might see me go back to Mexico, or you might see roster members appear at different brands during the off-season. That creates more hype and advertising for MLP, and the representation that MLP talent brings to these different organizations is very important.
If we do something like that, it would be great. If it becomes weekly episodic TV, that's fantastic as well. But with the seasonal format, it creates a lot of hype when the season finishes. Like a typical TV show, you're on the edge of your seat waiting for season 2, 3, 4, 5. It gets you anticipating it, and you don't take anything for granted. With these 12 episodes, people were watching so wholeheartedly, and the reception has been great. Whichever direction they go is going to be great for Canadian wrestling.
Mike Johnson: I wanted to ask you about some of the international things you've had the opportunity to do in the last year or so. You worked the CMLL Grand Prix just a couple of months ago. What was that experience like, being part of Team International?
Rohan Raja: That was awesome. I've watched the Grand Prix over the years and always wanted to be a part of it and rep the international side. Going down there, the day after I landed, we did a press conference—CMLL Informa, as they call it. Standing there with Team International and looking around, I spoke on the microphone and said it means so much to me to stand beside some of the best wrestlers in the world from all these different places, representing so many countries and representing MLP.
It was one of the most unique, cool, and rewarding experiences I've had. I absolutely loved Mexico City, and I'd never wrestled in Arena México before. I have a list I made when I was training with Lance Storm, and Arena México was on there.
It was great to be a part of that, and it was received very well. I believe that was my first five-star match rating, which is kind of cool—I don't follow that stuff too much, but it's nice to know. I had a blast with the boys there, and everyone on Team Mexico was a delight. I really got the bug to go back, so I definitely want to compete in it again next year because I want to lift that trophy!
Mike Johnson: The atmosphere in that building, just watching it on video and streaming, looks so good. What's it like being in the center of that chaos and that vortex live when you're performing in the ring?
Rohan Raja: It's funny, before we went out, Claudio—having done it before—said, "Hey, we're going to be standing in the ring for a good 20 minutes." I said, "What do you mean?" He said there's a national anthem, the army comes out for a salute, and everything. He told me, "You'll have time to just sink it all in."
When I made my entrance, that was probably the only time where I've actually had the experience where I could soak everything in. After my entrance, when we stood in formation in the ring, I was at the front with Claudio looking around like, "Wow." I was taking it in for a good 20 minutes, and when they started playing the national anthem, seeing people in the crowd and even Mexican wrestlers crying gave me shivers and goosebumps. I can't even express what that felt like.
It's like being invited into someone else's home and experiencing the culture and everything they do there in such a historic venue. It was absolutely amazing and something I wish everyone got to experience. There's a select few who experience the Grand Prix—it's one of their top two shows of the year—and for that to be my debut show for CMLL was fantastic. I really want to go back.
Mike Johnson: You also worked Wrestling Extreme Mania (WXM) in India, a company that was still very young when you went back in 2025. What was that experience like, going there for some of their earlier events and getting to compete over there? You mentioned earlier how the crowd is different from other places—what was that experience like for you?
Rohan Raja: That was really cool because I've only been to India a few times, and both my parents were born there. Going back there as an adult was such a delight, and experiencing my culture again was awesome. I was there for about a week, touring Old Delhi and different parts of Delhi, which was great.
When it came to WXM itself, they have something they're trying to build, and I was more than happy to help out at the start to help those youngsters come up. The fans' knowledge of wrestling was amazing—they were naming matches I had back in my TNA days, and I was like, "Man, that was a long time ago!" They take real pride in other Indians being successful in wrestling, or in any field.
One of my biggest fanbases is from India because they're really proud when one of their own makes it. Performing there and seeing reactions from the adults all the way to the kids—they were really into it. It was great to be there with friends like Raj Desi, and experiencing that together was quite an experience. I wish them nothing but the best.
Mike Johnson: You mentioned TNA; I wasn't even thinking about the Desi Hit Squad when we were talking. What are your thoughts on that time period? I always felt like they never really utilized the group enough and never really scratched the surface of what that could have been. Do you agree, and what are your memories of that time period?
Rohan Raja: It's wild to look back on because I had my tryout mid-summer 2017 and made my TV debut at the start of 2018. It was my very first TV experience, and I was just a rookie back then—I'd only been wrestling a couple of years. It was a really cool experience seeing how the TV format worked. I treated my time there like a sponge, soaking up knowledge from everyone on the roster.
With the utilization of the group, we had a strong start and me and Rohit had a strong run, but ultimately they started doing a lot of USA shows, and I didn't have a US visa at the time. That really halted me. In a different world without the visa issues, we would have been able to have a longer run. But it was just enough of what I needed.
Regarding presentation, I didn't have much say back then. I didn't personally like doing the stereotypical things; we had a bit of a modern mix in there, but after that, I really started showcasing my personality from NXT UK onwards, where I had a lot more say in what I wore and presented. But at the start of my career, it was great, and I was very grateful for my time there.
Mike Johnson: We've been talking for quite a bit, so I really thank you for staying as long as you have. When we get to the end of these interviews, I always have a couple of standard questions. Number one: goals. Obviously, you've been able to accomplish a lot of different things over the course of your career, but there have still got to be things left on the checklist. Are there any major goals you'd like to check off over the next year or so?
Rohan Raja: I have goals I made before my career even began when I was training with Lance. I have some I'll keep as personal goals, but over the next year, I want to exclusively sign somewhere and have a really big run with a world championship. That is my immediate goal in the next year.
I want to showcase myself to different audiences, keep growing MLP to make it as big as it can be, and keep moving as high as I can get. To sum it up: continued success so I can showcase to more parts of the world what I can bring to the table.
Mike Johnson: Maybe in a perfect world, MLP gets to start signing people to exclusive deals if the TSN deal really takes off. Would that be a perfect world?
Rohan Raja: Who knows? I'm in a very cool spot right now where I'm technically a freelancer, so who knows which direction I can go. I would love to keep building MLP, or potentially go to AEW or WWE.
There have been—without saying too much—talks from a few different companies, but it's about finding the right fit for me and not jumping somewhere too quickly. I'm taking my time building my brand, and I don't want to rush anything. When I'm ready to do the next thing, whether it's with MLP or elsewhere, I'll do it when the time is right.
Mike Johnson: In a world where fans are overindulged with a blessing of pro wrestling content, why should they make sure they order Northern Rising this Saturday night?
Rohan Raja: How I've explained MLP before is that it's the only promotion where all these different organizations meet in one place. From the start, we've had people from WWE, NWA, NOAH, CMLL, AEW, Ring of Honor, New Japan... we've had people from all these different companies meeting here.
All the shows we've been doing have been getting a lot of traction, and when people watch it, they see these match-ups. One of the best things MLP does is create these dream match-ups. You look at the card and it sells itself: Adam Copeland vs. Steve Maclin in the main event, me and Andrade for the AEW National Championship, the Undisputed Canadian Heavyweight Championship with Stu and Josh, Nikki Storm and Priscilla Kelly for the Women's Championship, the three-way tag... this card is so stacked.
With it being at a sold-out Maple Leaf Gardens with Mauro Ranallo and Don Callis on commentary, this show is going to hit a home run. What I'd say is don't just watch the replay; you want to watch this live. There's nothing like experiencing the emotion and story in the moment. Whether you're there live or watching from a different country—I know my family in Australia and England have already ordered the pay-per-view—you're going to be in for a blast and a historic night.
Mike Johnson: Before you go, please let everybody know where they can track you down on social media, any upcoming bookings, and any personal message you'd like to send to the audience that has supported you across the world.
Rohan Raja: On Instagram, you can follow me @ravenousrohanraja. On X, it's @ravenousrohan. I do have Facebook, but it's meant to be my personal account—a lot of people message me on there, so please go to Instagram instead; I'd really appreciate it!
Feel free to send me messages; I try to answer a lot of fans and I'm really grateful for the support. To everyone who's been following me from day one and the new supporters I've gained along the way, I'm very appreciative. Having fans from all over the world is really heartwarming.
Just keep following what I've been doing. The last two years up to this point have been crazy, and after October, it's going to feel like a catapult going into the rest of the year and next year. There's some big, exciting stuff coming up. I just want to say thank you, keep following, and keep supporting.
Mike Johnson: MLP Northern Rising will take place this Saturday evening live from Toronto on myaew.com, and our guest Rohan Raja will be challenging Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship. Who knows—if he wins, you might see him on Dynamite and Collision the following week!
Stranger things have happened in pro wrestling. Never assume, especially in such an insane realm where anything can happen at any point. We've seen that quite a bit over the last couple of years. We will have complete coverage of the show as it takes place this Saturday, but we invite you to order the show at myaew.com and watch along with us. Scott D'Amore and his crew have done a great job building to this event, including the hard work of Rohan Raja.
Sir, I really appreciate you sitting down talking to us. I hope it's not the only time we get a chance to chop it up, and we wish you and Aurora all the best professionally and personally. We look forward to seeing what happens when you and Andrade go into the collar-and-elbow tie-up and see where it goes from there.
Rohan Raja: Thanks, Mike, I really appreciate it. I had a lot of fun, and yeah, I'd definitely love to come back—we'll do it another time for sure.
Mike Johnson: We will definitely make it happen. We want to thank all of you for your support of PWInsiderElite.com. Until next time, I'm Mike Johnson. Take care, and we'll be back soon with a lot more to talk about in the world of professional wrestling. Be well, everybody!
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