WWE star Ali replaced a sick Finn Balor on last night’s WWE Smackville (results here), where the former 205 Live competitor challenged Shinsuke Nakamura for the Intercontinental title in a losing effort. Following the bout, Ali was interviewed in a WWE exclusive to discuss his defeat, but how he remains positive about gaining opportunity.

Tonight, I show up at Smackville, I find out 30 minutes before the match. 30 minutes, that I have an opportunity at the Intercontinental Champion. But you know what you do hear? Opportunities are rare here, and you take the opportunity, and you fight your heart out and throw your best shot. Yeah, I didn’t win. I’m not the Intercontinental Champion, but I took advantage of that opportunity.

Watch Ali’s full interview below.