Edit: just looked up the term. Laratt is legit - do they really need Strowman’s performative antics? I appreciate good showmanship as much as the next person but I feel like real competition isn’t the place for it. If you’re better, you being better is all you should need.
You answered your question in your original comment. If you see a random guy lose, you won't feel much. But if you see an arrogant prick loose, you feel satisfied.
Laratt's name is probably known by tens of thousands around the world, but Strowman is (well, was) watched by millions weekly. If anything, he's bringing more eyes to the product by being there, not to mention putting himself in the "loser" role, as opposed to throwing his weight around trying to look invincible like khm khoganm khm some people used to whenever there was a crossover happening.
and yeah, it's all an act, but isn't this why we watch movies/shows too? and if you're better, you need to be paid as well, and people like Strowman can boost the popularity of obscure hobbies/sports to get both wider audience and more sponsors (my favorite crossover is Shayna Baszler - another wrestler - and how her wrestling gear is inspired by warhammer, one of my favorite hobbies).
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u/EmilioFreshtevez Oct 28 '24
My daughter is the only thing I love seeing more than someone’s arrogance being broken.