"Anything can happen in the World Wrestling Federation," was one of the WWE's favorite slogan during the 90s wrestling boom. In one specific incident, a woman showed up twice to the real Seth Rollins' home, claiming they were in a relationship based on conversations she had with a fake. In a 2019 radio interview, the WWE wrestler spoke about how he's aware of the many imposters who try to scam people by pretending to be him. In fact, this isn't even the first time someone was apparently catfished by a scammer pretending to be Seth Rollins.
From huge global issues involving QAnon conspiracy theories and disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines to smaller events like a pro wrestling fan thinking his favorite superstar scammed him on WhatsApp, it's clear there's a major disconnect when it comes to media literacy and the internet.īut for now, it seems people will continue being fooled and scammed by bad actors online. The past few years have been particularly revealing as to what people believe just because they saw it online. While Spencer was arrested, booked, and will be facing charges for tackling the real Seth Rollins at a live event, it's seems clear that he is a victim in this situation as well. They even speculate as to what Rollins' reaction will be when they see Spencer, as if the pro wrestler knew him and what he looked like.
In Spencer's Instagram videos of the event, he and his companions all appear to believe that Spencer has legitimate dealings with the real Seth Rollins. Credit: Whatsapp screenshot posted to Instagram Spencer followed up by posting a slew of screenshots via Instagram Stories that he claims shows his interaction with WWE's Seth Rollins via chats on online platforms such as WhatsApp and Google Hangouts.Ī screenshot posted by Spencer details how he allegedly found out the checks were fake. In an Instagram Story posted today, Spencer claims he "used to be cool" with Seth Rollins "until a business deal went the wrong way." Spencer, who is holding the camera, also shows his COVID-19 vaccination card on camera a few times with his name displayed. "When he comes out, 'choo', knock him out." "I know how I'm going to do this now," Spencer, who doesn't appear on camera, can be heard saying. In a video posted to the Instagram account from inside the Barclay's Center before WWE Raw went live, Spencer can be seen discussing his plans for the night with a group of people sitting in his section that he seems to know. When Mashable reached out to Spencer, he initially responded, saying he would provide a statement, but did not respond to future messages. Based on years of images and videos, and a history of Rollins-related posts, the account does indeed appear to belong to the suspect. A few fan videos from later show the man being escorted out of the arena.Īccording to ESPN, 24-year-old Elisah Spencer was arrested Monday night and charged with "attempted assault and attempted violation of arts and cultural affairs (disrupting a live sporting event)."Īn Instagram account allegedly belonging to the fan quickly started spreading on social media.
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And while the television cameras quickly cut away once they realized it wasn't part of the show, the scuffle still happened in full view of the packed crowd at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn.įootage captured by smartphones all over the arena quickly made its way online showing just how long the fan held Rollins on the floor, pulling at his hair, as referees and security guards attempted to pull the man off of the pro wrestler. If you were watching WWE Monday Night Raw last night, you may have caught an odd moment involving pro wrestling superstar Seth Rollins after his match.Īs Rollins was making his way up the entrance ramp in order to get to the backstage area, another individual suddenly barreled into the athlete, spearing him down to the floor.
The fan was a victim of what appears to have been a catfishing. It was evidently an imposter, pretending to be the WWE Superstar. Not everything in pro wrestling is predetermined or scripted.Ĭase in point: A pro wrestling fan attacked a WWE Superstar on live television on Monday after it looks like he fell for an internet scam.īut it wasn't the wrestler who scammed the fan.
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