WWE fans got quite a surprise during a recent Monday Night Raw When a fan attacked Seth RollinsHe walked up the ramp. Fans saw the attack from about every angle imaginable but didn’t know why the fan decided to tackle the superstar. Now, the fan is speaking out about his motivations behind the attack, and it’s honestly a lot to take in.
Elisah Spencer, the 24-year-old who faces criminal charges for his attack on Seth Rollins, explained that he first met the wrestler at a meet-and-greet years ago. Spencer said New York Daily NewsRollins was contacted by Spencer to help him with his wrestling career. He also stated that he wanted to be a professional wrestler. Spencer later claims that he connected with Rollins via WhatsApp. Rollins allegedly asked Spencer for gift cards to help him boost his career.
Elisah Spencer honored what he believed to be the actual Seth Rollins’ wishes and sent around $3,000 in gift cards to the account. Rollins gave Spencer a check in exchange. However, it bounced when Spencer attempted to cash it. Spencer seems to have fallen for a catfishing scam. However, Spencer claims he actually spoke with Seth Rollins. Now, it’s Monday Night Raw. Spencer leapt the barricade to tackle Rollins to death. Spencer explained his ultimate motivation was to aid Rollins’ opponent in the ring he just faced, Finn Bálor.
My goal was to help Finn Balor. I’m a fan. His aura and his attitude are what I love. Everything about his charisma appeals to me. I love everything about him.
Authorities arrested Elisah Spencer for attempted assault and attempted violation arts and cultural affairs by disrupting live sporting events. Spencer will be brought before the court to face charges for his crimes.
If there’s any upside to this story, it’s that Elisah Spencer revealed he’s since set aside his negative feelings for Seth Rollins. The wrestlers discussed the aftermath of Spencer’s attack and how they feel about Rollins.
I made an apology to WWE for my actions. Although I was legitimately upset, as a grown man I could have resolved it in a different manner. … If I saw him today, I wouldn’t attack him. I’ve moved on.
That’s it for now. This is the latest story in this story. Monday Night Raw. It was all I thought. But, it is more than that.
Seth RollinsWho is married to Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch) spoke to TMZHe expressed concern about the incident and wished to see Elisah Scott banned from future events. As WWE legend Bret Hart noted, this was not the first time that a Brooklyn fan had attacked a wrestler. A similar event occurred years ago.During his Hall of Fame speech. It’ll be interesting to see what the WWE will do to keep its superstars safe at shows going forward.
Monday Night RawUSA Mondays, 8:00 p.m. ET. The attack on Seth Rollins is just another entry in what’s been a Year of the Biggest NewsThere has been great news for WWE on many fronts. It is hard to imagine what more could happen before the year ends.