"Symbolic of one’s identity" - Twitter furious over AEW star forced to alter look on Dynamite amidst stunning return by Sting's protégé
Fans have been reacting to the closing segment involving Samoa Joe, Wardlow, and the returning Darby Allin during the latest episode of AEW Dynamite.
Wardlow and Joe clashed for the TNT Championship in the main event of tonight's show. The pair clashed in their first singles match after Samoa Joe captured the title in a three-way also involving Powerhouse Hobbs at Full Gear.
While Wardlow prepared for the opportunity to regain his title, he was attacked and left with a knee injury.
The injury played a heavy part in the challenger losing the contest, as Samoa Joe passed him out in the Coquina Clutch. As it looked like he may show respect to the fallen Wardlow as he struggled to his feet, Joe struck him with the belt in a sick post-match attack.
He went on to cut Mr. Mayhem's signature ponytail before Darby Allin made his return to make the save.
Fans on social media have been trying their hardest to unpack what happened. Some had their focus on the fact that Wardlow has been forced into a major appearance change.
Check out the reactions below:
@AEW @SamoaJoe @DarbyAllin The ultimate disrespect! As a guy a ponytail and a beard/goatee is symbolic of one’s identity. #AEW #AEWDynamite
oh god we're about to enter an era of bald Wardlow twitter.com/AEW/status/160…
NAHHHHHHHH HE TOOK THE MAN BUN PONY TAIL????? twitter.com/aew/status/160…
Did Max Caster approve of the use of scissors in this segment? Please advise. twitter.com/aew/status/160…
I Can Firmly say, They've Massively Dropped the Ball With Wardlow, Dude Has it All & They got Nothing Interesting For him.
No Disrespect to Wardlow, Just a Complaint with their Booking of Him.
#AEWDynamite #NewYearsSmash twitter.com/AEW/status/160…
Samoa Joe took “Scissor me” too seriously. #AEW #AEWDynamite twitter.com/aew/status/160…
THAT'S OUR KING twitter.com/AEW/status/160…
This is now how scissoring is supposed to go Joe. #aewdynamite twitter.com/aew/status/160…
@AEW @SamoaJoe @DarbyAllin Should be Miro as the next challenger
@AEW @SamoaJoe @DarbyAllin WOW! Haircut
@AEW @SamoaJoe @DarbyAllin Scissor me Daddy Joe!!!!!!!!
🖤@AEW @SamoaJoe @DarbyAllin Don't make me choose Joe 😭🖤
@AEW @SamoaJoe @DarbyAllin This is not how we scissor on #aewdynamite #aew https://t.co/nWvZ08LlJM
Joe and Allin clashed earlier this month for the TNT title during AEW Dynamite. The champ retained via stoppage, and Darby Allin was not seen until tonight.
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