Brock Lesnar turned 46 on July 12 and WWE took the opportunity to wish the icon. They stated several achievements of the superstar while paying tribute to him on social media. Fans of Roman Reigns, however, weren’t happy with one particular aspect.
While the promotion didn’t belittle the current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, his admirers accused the Stamford-based company of bias. They also pointed it out on Twitter. Several reactions were recorded beneath WWE’s post on the micro-blogging site. But before we delve into the reactions, let’s find out how WWE celebrated ‘The Beast Incarnate’s’ birthday.
WWE highlights major Brock Lesnar win that shocked the fans nearly a decade ago
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Lesnar made his debut on the main roster on March 18, 2002. He received a mega push upfront and was involved in a feud with The Rock just months after his debut. This culminated in the historic SummerSlam match that year, where Lesnar won the WWE Championship. He became the youngest ever to clinch the gold, a record which still stands today.
Over the years, Brock Lesnar has exited and reentered the WWE several times, coming back stronger every time. The 46-year-old is a 10-time World Champion in the company, having won the Universal Championship three times and the WWE Championship seven times.
His resume also includes a win against The Undertaker at WrestleMania. But how does that make it any more special than any of his other accomplishments? Well, Lesnar was the first wrestler to go over The Phenom at ‘The Grandest Stage of Them All’. Before that match in 2014, Taker’s score read an impressive 21-0.
🏆 7-time WWE Champion
🌎 3-time Universal Champion
😲 The 1 in 21-1
👉 2-time Royal Rumble Match Winner
💼 2019 Mr. MITB
👑 2002 King of the RingHappy birthday to @BrockLesnar! pic.twitter.com/pmORKC7hf2
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2023
The company highlighted that achievement and wrote: “The 1 in 21-1”.
This didn’t sit well with Roman Reigns fans. But why? Let’s find out why they chose to turn on the promotion and felt betrayed.
Fans point out WWE’s bias in Brock Lesnar’s birthday appreciation post
Ten years after a dud match at WrestleMania 20 against Goldberg, Brock Lesnar revived his fortune with a massive win that left the WWE Universe shellshocked. Many had a hard time accepting that The Undertaker’s streak, which didn’t look likely to be broken in the future, was in fact over.
While Lesnar did the unthinkable at WrestleMania 30, three years later, it was emulated by Reigns, as he managed to hand the WWE Hall of Famer his second WrestleMania loss. So, not just Lesnar, Roman Reigns too has the bragging rights. This is what prompted his fans to revolt against WWE’s post on Twitter.
One user put a gentle reminder to the promotion with a slight correction.
Do you mean 21-2 as roman beat taker also
— ApexAssassin (@APEXASSASSlN) July 12, 2023
This fan was direct with the query. They wanted WWE to write as it is and acknowledge The Tribal Chief.
Couldn't you just say that Brock was the first person to defeat The Undertaker at WrestleMania instead 'the 1 in 21-1', since Roman also won against Undertaker at Wrestle Mania?
— HappyLil (@HappyTepig) July 12, 2023
Lesnar’s massive victory over his hallowed rival was underwhelming for this fan. They stated their analysis while wishing a happy birthday to the legend. While it’s a matter of perspective, The Undertaker was left concussed after the match with Lesnar after all the beating he took.
The 1 in 21-1 victory only as a result of tactnicality, by carrying & throwing & not a thrilling wrestling match. Happy birthday @BrockLesnar (Superstar).
— Edifice (@Thulani38664304) July 13, 2023
It’s hard to side with this fan’s comment. There is no such evidence that points at the WWE going downhill after Taker’s first loss at WrestleMania.
21-1 was the biggest mistake of WWE..
This was the time when wwe downfall started…— Piyush Dubey (@Piyush790Dube) July 12, 2023
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I was like wtf is the 1 in 21 and 1 ohhhh pic.twitter.com/moQH8r7zim
— Keith Manley (@KeithManley87) July 12, 2023
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So, do you agree with the fans’ sentiments? What do you have to say about WWE’s post? Let us know in the comments.