Coming through on his word goes a long way towards restoring these folks' respect for Michael. That's not to say some of them aren't still wary. The referee in particular doesn't seem thrilled to see him again. But everybody has their baggage and their bad days, so most people are willing to give him another chance.

The rooster guy is, in fact, around. He's going to be Michael's opponent again today, alongside his magitech beast, and walks up to tell him so, as well as shake his hand (wing?) and wish him a good match.