Corey Graves took to Twitter to share his emotions on journeying across the globe to Australia for WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth. He tweeted,
“When I can’t sleep, I write. I am writing this 13 hours in the future from the rest of my life…
We are mothers and fathers. Husbands and wives. Superheroes and rockstars. Athletes and lost souls. Longing for home, yet already there. Bound by a singular passion. A passion that uniquely differs for all who possess it. Different motivations. Different experiences. A transient family. The circus, really.
The passion is tangible. The most remote city on earth, alive with excitement. Weary travelers, putting on their best faces for a common good.
It’s not perfect. It never will be. It is the island of athletically gifted, misfit toys. Gathered together for a different type of mass.
In a few hours, reality returns. Bills, business, diapers. Missed weddings. Forgotten birthdays.
But for those 3 hours. Oh man, those 3 hours.
Tens of thousands of rabid souls. Fans and performers, spilling their guts for one another. A communal catharsis.
For 3 hours, magic is real.
~CG”
WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 takes place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, marking WWE’s first event to be held in Australia since Super Showdown in October 2018.
When I can’t sleep, I write. I am writing this 13 hours in the future from the rest of my life…
We are mothers and fathers. Husbands and wives. Superheroes and rockstars. Athletes and lost souls. Longing for home, yet already there. Bound by a singular passion. A passion that…
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) February 23, 2024
On a recent edition of Tony Schiavone’s “What Happened When” podcast, former WWE Superstar Hornswoggle shared his fond memories of his WeeLC match with El Torito.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the match surprising people: “Everyone was denying it, everyone was thinking it was going to be such a joke. It was the only standing ovation, at that point, I’d ever gotten back in gorilla. To have Vince and everyone standing for it was pretty awesome, just a cool moment to have.”
On working with El Torito in the match: “They always said, the last thing they wanted to do is have him and I work with each other because, “That’s just too easy,’ well no s**t, obviously. So why not do it?”
On his love of the match: “We struck gold that night and it was awesome, it’s the best match I ever had and ever will have. It’s one of those moments where I’ll always remember it.”
WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth Brings Passion and Excitement to Australia
WWE Elimination Chamber is one of the most highly anticipated events in the world of professional wrestling. It showcases some of the best talent in the industry, as they compete in a brutal and unforgiving steel structure known as the Elimination Chamber. This year, the event made its way to Perth, Australia, marking WWE’s return to the country since Super Showdown in 2018.
One person who was particularly excited about the event was Corey Graves, a former wrestler turned commentator. Graves took to Twitter to express his emotions about traveling across the globe to Australia for WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth. In a heartfelt tweet, he wrote, “When I can’t sleep, I write. I am writing this 13 hours in the future from the rest of my life… We are mothers and fathers. Husbands and wives. Superheroes and rockstars. Athletes and lost souls. Longing for home, yet already there.”
Graves beautifully captured the essence of the wrestling community, describing it as a transient family, a circus of athletically gifted misfit toys. He acknowledged that it’s not a perfect world, but for those three hours of the event, magic happens. Tens of thousands of passionate fans and performers come together for a communal catharsis, spilling their guts for one another.
The passion and excitement surrounding WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth were palpable. The event took place at Optus Stadium, the most remote city on earth, which came alive with anticipation. Weary travelers put on their best faces for a common good, creating an electric atmosphere that only intensified as the night went on.
WWE Elimination Chamber is known for its intense matches and high stakes. The Elimination Chamber structure itself adds an extra layer of excitement and danger to the proceedings. The match involves multiple competitors, who enter individual pods and are released into the ring at timed intervals. The last person standing is declared the winner and often earns a championship opportunity at WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event of the year.
In addition to the Elimination Chamber match, the event featured other thrilling bouts and storylines that kept fans on the edge of their seats. From high-flying acrobatics to hard-hitting power moves, the wrestlers showcased their skills and entertained the crowd throughout the night.
But WWE events are not just about the in-ring action; they are about creating moments that fans will remember for a lifetime. One such moment was the WeeLC match between Hornswoggle and El Torito. This match, which took place in the past, was a surprise hit that garnered a standing ovation from the audience and even impressed WWE Chairman Vince McMahon himself.
Hornswoggle, in a recent podcast interview, shared his fond memories of the WeeLC match. He revealed that many people doubted its potential but were proven wrong when it became one of the most memorable matches of his career. Working with El Torito, Hornswoggle created magic in the ring and struck gold that night.
WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth was a testament to the passion and dedication of both the wrestlers and the fans. It showcased the unique bond that exists within the wrestling community, where people from all walks of life come together to share their love for this art form. For those three hours, reality fades away, and magic becomes real.
As WWE continues to expand its global reach, events like WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth bring the excitement and spectacle of professional wrestling to fans around the world. It is an opportunity for people to escape their everyday lives and immerse themselves in a world of athleticism, storytelling, and larger-than-life characters. And for those lucky enough to be in attendance, it is an experience they will cherish forever.