“Carried That Match”, “Crazy Respect” – Fans React in Awe as Puerto Rican Crowd Gives Standing Ovation to a Heel Brock Lesnar After Bloody Fight at Backlash

There’s no denying that WWE Backlash 2023 ended on a high note, leaving fans in utter shock. The reaction of the Puerto Rican crowd after the bloody fight between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar was clear proof of it. Even though Rhodes was able to take his revenge by conquering The Beast Incarnate, the crowd couldn’t resist paying their respect to the latter. 

This year’s WWE Backlash must have been a thrilling experience for fans. One of the highlights of this premium live event was Lesnar being busted open. Yes, you read it right. The heel was taken down and left to bleed by the babyface. But as we know, true wrestling fans never take a back seat to appreciate the deserving one. Thus, Lesnar received credit where credit was due.

An untelevised clip of the Puerto Rican crowd standing and applauding Brock Lesnar emerges

No one anticipated that the main event match between The American Nightmare and The Beast Incarnate would take such a turn. Even though fans were rooting for Rhodes to bounce back from his WrestleMania 39 loss that he did, they were left disappointed with the unexpected ending of the match. 

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Despite Lesnar’s series of German Suplexes and an F5, he couldn’t pick up the victory against Rhodes’ Kimura Lock. In the end, Cody Rhodes used his body weight to his strength and pinned down Lesnar to win the match. But all this while, The Beast Incarnate was paving his way to fans’ hearts with his immense efforts of putting up a great fight. 

Thus, the Puerto Rican crowd was generous in acknowledging Lesnar’s efforts and paid a standing ovation to the deserving one. Unfortunately, this visual couldn’t be on air but soon found its audience online. And the fans on the internet admired it. 

Even though the wrestling enthusiasts couldn’t see the live crowd standing for Brock Lesnar after the match, they poured their heart into the internet while seeing the untelevised clip. 

Netizens heap praise on The Beast Incarnate despite his loss against Cody Rhodes

It might be shocking for some to see fans expressing their love on a heel, but this is what actually happened. Fans showered the WWE star with respect and admiration for his efforts at the marquee event.

A fan even pointed out how a dominant star like Lesnar, elevated Rhodes and other superstars into bigger names. 

One person on Twitter asked if people think that this is Brock Lesnar’s last match and thus paid their respect. 

Despite getting defeated, Lesnar won the hearts of the Puerto Rican crowd. 

Others on the internet proudly stated how well-deserved the standing ovation was for The Beast. 

After how things ended at Backlash between Rhodes and Lesnar, the feud seems far from over. It would now be interesting to witness what happens next in this highly engaging storyline and how it goes from here. 

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So, what do you make of this love and respect that the Puerto Rican crowd expressed for Brock Lesnar? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.