The internet is buzzing with netizens debating over WWE legend Paul Heyman‘s viral clip of shoving a fan away while exiting the Survivor Series: WarGames PLE. WWE fans are not new to witnessing heated exchanges inside and outside the ring. However, the intense nature of the incident and the involvement of a child have triggered a massive interest online.
Fans react to WWE manager Paul Heyman’s interaction with young fan in clip
Paul Heyman‘s interaction with a young fan is going viral, and the reaction online is split. The incident occurred when Heyman was making his exit after the WWE Survivor Series: WarGames main event with Logan Paul behind him. A young fan, however, paid no heed to the warnings and slipped past security to approach him. Heyman pushed the kid back into the crowd. The kid stumbled and looked shaken but appeared otherwise unharmed. Security swooped in immediately, escorting Heyman and Paul out of the premises.
The WWE Hall of Famer’s move has garnered mixed reactions online. While some stood in his defence, saying that Heyman was playing his character, others believe it’s harsh and uncalled for. The uncomfortable interaction has gone viral on X, with fans flooding the comments with divided opinions.
“Heyman’s shove was a heat seeking character pop in a high stakes exit, kid got too close, boundaries got enforced. Viral gold for WWE, but a reminder; idols are human…..” one X user wrote.
“Should we get him cancelled?” another comment read.
“Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right. That kid learned a hard lesson in life. Heyman should’ve gently pushed him aside instead of doing what he did. Boundaries and spaces should be respected”, said another WWE fan.
While the viral clip sparked heated debates online, wrestling veterans say context matters. In crazy crowds, performers can’t always tell whether a fan’s intentions are malicious or harmless. They highlighted that spontaneous fan interactions can sometimes escalate quickly. Hence, the performers are advised to defend themselves in such situations. Heyman, who has had his share of awkward encounters with fans throughout his career, appears to have done what came naturally in that moment.
