10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (March 1)

6. KO Was Legit P*ssed At David Otunga

David Otunga Michael Cole
WWE

Kazeem Famuyide didn't have heat for Roman Reigns' cussing in a promo, but David Otunga had some for making a fat joke at Kevin Owens' expense on commentary.

During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Otunga told how he quipped that Michael Cole's line about the "battle of the bulge" related to KO's stomach. Thinking nothing of his remark, Otunga returned backstage, went home then had a surprise waiting for him the following week. Doing the rounds and offering handshakes, he was stunned when Owens blew him off.

Tweets started popping up online from KO about Otunga's work, and that's when David knew there was a bit of problem between them. Although things have calmed down now, there was a period when KO wouldn't so much as look at Otunga in catering or anywhere else backstage.

They didn't actually smooth things over properly either, according to Otunga. Enough time has passed however, and both have moved on. Still, it's something the announcer regrets.

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