Jon Stewart obviously never heard the idiom, "Pick on someone your own size," and he will undoubtedly regret that come Monday night.
Seth Rollins, a 6 foot 1 professional wrestler, has challenged the 5 foot 7 "Daily Show" host to meet on "Monday Night RAW" at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on March 2.
A little background:
Rollins claimed during "RAW" on Feb. 16 that he was "the most talented performer in the world" and "untouchable." He could do anything he wanted like become president, even though he's too young to run, or "take over as the host of 'The Daily Show' for Jon Stewart and make that thing actually watchable."
Three days later, Stewart responded in a minute and 20 second video posted on the WWE YouTube channel. He claims Rollins had made his "biggest mistake" by coming after "The Daily Show."
"You just stepped in a world of hurt, my friend. A world of hurt that even your buddies at J&J Security aren't going to be able to save your from. I'm coming for you Rollins! A hundred and 60 pounds of dynamite, " the comedian threatened.
Stewart walked the threat back a little bit from dynamite to balsa wood splinters, but either way, Rollins "messed with the wrong guy."
Fast forward to last night when Rollins interrupts "The Daily Show's" closing "Moment of Zen" segment to deliver this warning:
"Hey Stewart! Look, I've heard every single stupid thing you've been saying about me. I hope, my friend, that you are prepared for a world of hurt," he said.
The camera went back to the studio with Stewart, who tossed out some wrestling moves that could take Rollins down. He quickly shut his mouth when he realized the wrestler had snuck up behind him at the anchor desk.
"Real, real tough talk, Stewart. Why don't you shut your mouth and bring it, pal?"
"The Daily Show" returns all-new on Monday, March 2, but if Rollins has his way, Comedy Central may need to find Stewart's replacement sooner than expected.
