Fans of wrestling in Kansas City, MO, were examined after the episode of this week Raw.
Sami Zayn faced Seth Rollins on Monday, calling him a hypocritical after Rollins aligned with Paul Heyman and Bronakker. In response, Rollins, a close friend of Zayn, made him an offer. He said if Zayn did not support his cause, he could go to Smack down or cope with the consequences. Rollins’ offer to change the show also came with a tempting bonus: a world title match of Zayn against the winner of John Cena against Randy Orton after Backlash.
Zayn chose to stay on Raw And oppose Rollins, leading to a brutal match against the breakker. Zayn was launched several times until the referee stopped the competition. Meanwhile, Kansas City fans have chanted “One More Time”, encouraging the breakker to deliver another spear.
The atmosphere of the crowd changed spectacularly during the match. Fans have gone from Zayn’s encouragement to rooting for his disappearance. The SWITCH ABRUPT has confused many viewers because they shared their concerns concerning the faithful of the online Missouri.
“So Rollins and Breakker went Babyface?” Or did the fans turned the heel? ” Asked the author and a wrestling historian noted Brian R. Salomon. “Anyway, it must be fun live, but it makes a confused television product, without spreading and confusing.”
Others were less charitable in their observations, with an exploding flocker: “KC fans are always bags of earth …
“Sami Zayn is also loved as a Babyface can get it,” said another fan. “And this crowd of Kansas City Chantez ‘` Once again’ ‘so that Breakker destroys it and then sings the Rollins song. Is it even possible to be a good guy in professional struggle today? “
It is difficult to say why fans turned against Zayn. However, several problems seem to play a role.
First, Zayn led his conflict with Rollins as a career threat. Although dramatic, it seems sensitive or disconnected from reality. This contrasts strongly with Rollins, which appears as a practical figure which includes the company.
In addition, Rollins is what he says he is: a visionary. Despite his alliance with a doubtful but prosperous Heyman and the ruthless breakker, Rollins sees the situation as a whole. On the other hand, Zayn seems to be stuck in frustration. He is not willing to make the necessary sacrifices to win, a bit like Cody Rhodes, whose hesitation to Wrestlemania 41 The undisputed title of WWE cost him.
Another factor to consider is the long -term memory of the crowd. By standing in Rollins, Zayn challenged him with a sharp question that exploited their story: “While you knew me, Seth, have you ever known you to run away?”
This would imply that Zayn has never moved away from a challenge nor back in the face of danger. However, this is simply not true.
In 2021, Zayn was the number one competitor for the universal championship. Brock Lesnar, a clear supporter, urged him to immediately challenge Roman Reigns instead of waiting for the next premium live WWE event. Zayn hesitated, apologizing rather than seizing the opportunity. He finally accepted, but only after Lesnar’s aggressive persuasion.
However, perhaps the simplest explanation, as the Occam razor suggests, is the best. Why did fans embrace Zayn’s total annihilation? Because Bron Breakker is a hard to cook, and watching it destroy people is an absolute thrill, the heel or the personality of Babyface to be damned.
As a 40 -year -old inficionado, this is my supposition.
What is yours, the cages? What did you do with applauding Kansas City and then Hant Sami Zayn? Let us discuss in the comments section.
