Aaron Solo’s long-running “Arby’s, huh?” joke has officially made the leap from a memorable awkward line into in-ring professional wrestling comedy.

At REVOLVER Tales From The Ring, Solo received an unexpected serving of Arby’s curly fries in the middle of a tag team match. The moment came courtesy of The Production, the pairing of Derek Dillinger and Katie Arquette, and played directly into a story that has followed Solo since it was discussed by Cody Rhodes and Fallon Henley.

Despite the mid-match fast-food distraction, Solo and Angels emerged with the victory and retained the REVOLVER Tag Team Championships. The title result ensured that the lighthearted food-related moment did not derail the champions’ night, though it did give fans another memorable chapter in one of wrestling’s more unusual recurring gags.

How “Arby’s, Huh?” Became a Wrestling Running Joke

The phrase traces back to an anecdote shared during an episode of What Do You Want to Talk About, when Cody Rhodes welcomed Fallon Henley. Rhodes recalled an interaction involving Henley, Solo and a group of friends.

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In Rhodes’ telling, Henley and her friends entered an area while Henley was carrying Arby’s food. Solo, apparently looking to make an impression, followed the group toward an elevator. But when the moment came to speak, his attempted opening line was simply: “Arby’s, huh?”

It was the kind of brief, socially awkward exchange that could have disappeared immediately after it happened. Instead, the line resonated with fans and became attached to Solo. The humor rests in the simplicity of it: after making the effort to approach Henley and follow the group to the elevator, Solo’s big conversation starter was an observation about the restaurant food she happened to be carrying.

Henley has embraced the joke as well. She previously took part in an Arby’s-themed promotional shoot, demonstrating how thoroughly the anecdote has become part of the wider conversation around both performers. That willingness to have fun with an embarrassing or awkward story is a familiar part of wrestling culture, where a single line can become a chant, a catchphrase, or—as was the case at REVOLVER—a prop used during a match.

The Production Brings Curly Fries to the Ring

REVOLVER Tales From The Ring gave the gag a natural setting for another payoff. The Production, represented by Derek Dillinger and Katie Arquette, provided Solo with Arby’s curly fries while the action was underway.

The imagery immediately connected the moment to the “Arby’s, huh?” story. A running joke that began with Solo seeing Henley carry food had now reached the point where Solo was being served that food during a championship match. It is the sort of deliberately absurd escalation that independent wrestling crowds often reward: a reference recognizable to dedicated fans, executed in a live environment where it can create an instant reaction.

Nothing about the moment changed the ultimate competitive outcome. Solo and Angels retained the REVOLVER Tag Team Championships, continuing their run as titleholders. Still, championship matches are often remembered for more than the finish alone. In this case, the curly fries became an attention-grabbing detail tied to a piece of wrestling lore that has taken on a life of its own.

The segment also showed the flexibility of a live wrestling card. A title match can maintain its stakes while allowing room for personality and a joke that the audience understands. Solo and Angels got the win; The Production contributed a memorable visual; and the “Arby’s, huh?” saga gained another strange but fitting entry.

Why Small Stories Catch On With Fans

Professional wrestling has always been built on larger-than-life rivalries, title pursuits and dramatic promos, but its audience also latches onto smaller human moments. An awkward phrase, a backstage misunderstanding, an unusual piece of gear or an unexpected food item can become as memorable as a major angle when the performers involved are willing to lean into it.

Solo’s situation is a particularly clear example. The original story did not depend on an elaborate setup. It was funny because it was relatable: someone tries to start a conversation, overthinks the moment, and ends up saying something unintentionally comical. The specificity of the line made it easy for audiences to remember, while the mention of Arby’s gave the joke a visual identity that could be revisited later.

Henley’s willingness to participate in the bit helped it move beyond a one-time story. The REVOLVER spot then showed that the joke could also travel outside the setting in which it was first discussed. That is often how a wrestling meme lasts. It has to be recognizable enough that fans immediately understand the reference, but flexible enough that different performers and promotions can find new uses for it.

For Solo, the continued attention also presents an opportunity to show a sense of humor. Wrestling performers frequently have to balance being taken seriously in the ring with engaging audiences through their personalities. Being able to laugh at a viral or embarrassing moment can make a wrestler more approachable without necessarily undermining the importance of their victories.

A Successful Night for Solo and Angels

The central result from Tales From The Ring remains that Solo and Angels retained the REVOLVER Tag Team Championships. The curly fries may have been the viral-friendly highlight, but the champions still left the event with their titles.

That matters because comedy spots work best when they add flavor to the match rather than erase its consequences. Solo and Angels were able to incorporate the unusual interruption and still secure the win. Their title reign continues, while the food-related moment gives fans an extra reason to revisit the match and discuss what happened at the event.

The Production’s involvement likewise added another layer to the encounter. Dillinger and Arquette did not simply present an unrelated gag; they used an established piece of Solo-related history to get a reaction. In a wrestling landscape crowded with events and clips, that kind of specificity can make a moment stand out.

It is also an illustration of how independent promotions can capitalize on current wrestling conversation. Fans who knew the Rhodes and Henley story could appreciate the immediate callback. Fans encountering the clip without that context could still understand the basic comedy of a wrestler being handed curly fries during a match. The deeper history simply made the payoff stronger.

The Joke Keeps Growing

There is no indication that the “Arby’s, huh?” line is going away anytime soon. It has already progressed from a story retold on a wrestling program to a Henley promotional shoot and now to an in-ring moment during a REVOLVER title match.

That evolution is what makes the bit notable. It is not a scripted catchphrase designed in advance for a television storyline. Instead, it grew from a real anecdote that audiences found funny, then became a shared reference among fans and performers. Every additional callback reinforces the joke while giving it a new presentation.

For now, Solo and Angels can celebrate another successful REVOLVER Tag Team Championship defense. But Solo may also have to accept that any appearance of Arby’s—or even the possibility of curly fries—could continue to bring the infamous elevator line back into the conversation.

At Tales From The Ring, the champions kept their gold. Aaron Solo also got his Arby’s.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darryl Polo is a passionate wrestling fan covering WWE, AEW, TNA and beyond. He loves great rivalries, breakout stars and the moments that keep fans talking long after the bell. How we work.