"AEW stealing Roman Reigns gimmick" - Wrestling world explodes with reactions to popular star's segment seemingly mocking the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion

The Jericho Appreciation Society has seemingly taken a dig at Roman Reigns' famous catchphrase this week, as fans took to Twitter to react to the reference.

This week's Dynamite kicked off with Chris Jericho's faction coming out to celebrate his win last week to become the ROH World Champion. The JAS donned stunning purple suits as they made their way to the ring, with Luigi Primo slinging pizza dough inside already.

TDE Wrestling

@tde_gif

Honor is real. Honor is Jericho. This is Ring of @IAmJericho. #AEWDynamite #AEWonTBS

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Honor is real. Honor is Jericho. This is Ring of @IAmJericho. #AEWDynamite #AEWonTBS https://t.co/dFLgOh8ems

Right in the opening moments, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker took the mic to address fans by saying "Appreciate us." The line's resemblance to Roman Reigns' catchphrase "Acknowlege Us" did not go unnoticed, as many fans took to Twitter to call the similarity out.

Brian.R

@Razzzv2

Really? #JAS comes out and says #Appreciateus lol watch #WWE much? #AEWDynamite

Really? #JAS comes out and says #Appreciateus lol watch #WWE much? #AEWDynamite

Aussielution Podcasts 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (BJ)

@Aussielution

JAS ripping off Roman #AEWDynamite

JAS ripping off Roman #AEWDynamite

Drug Dealer Vince📟

@TheBabyfaceHeel

Bro,don’t say appreciate us.#AEW

Bro,don’t say appreciate us.#AEW https://t.co/HmE7AACIhI

Jon Allred

@AllredtheGiant

Idk what's worse... the fact this opening segment has pizza guy in it... Anna's screeching... or that JAS seriously ripped off The Bloodline by saying "Appreciate Us."

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Idk what's worse... the fact this opening segment has pizza guy in it... Anna's screeching... or that JAS seriously ripped off The Bloodline by saying "Appreciate Us." 😑😑😑

Helen Grace

@HGracie1980

JAS: "Appreciate us!" Can't decide if I think it's funny or annoyingly unoriginal. @AEW #AEWDynamite

JAS: "Appreciate us!" Can't decide if I think it's funny or annoyingly unoriginal. 😂😂😂 @AEW #AEWDynamite

Brett Girard

@xDD0X_BRETTx

I found the JAS "sports entertainers" schtick amusing at first, but the blatant parody (namely the "AEW Galaxy" & "Appreciate Us" bits) makes them cringe, especially since the regime change in WWE has changed the opinions of their promotion.

@AEW #AEW #AEWDynamite

I found the JAS "sports entertainers" schtick amusing at first, but the blatant parody (namely the "AEW Galaxy" & "Appreciate Us" bits) makes them cringe, especially since the regime change in WWE has changed the opinions of their promotion.

@AEW #AEW #AEWDynamite

Mateo Estrada

@The_ZombifiedBH

@AEW did JAS Make a Reference To Roman Reigns? I don’t Appreciate The J A S

@AEW did JAS Make a Reference To Roman Reigns? I don’t Appreciate The J A S

gina

@soldierboi2013

I’m gonna be honest I can’t stand hearing roman reigns say acknowledge me so why on earth would I want to tune in to Jericho saying the same damn thing ? Come on now

I’m gonna be honest I can’t stand hearing roman reigns say acknowledge me so why on earth would I want to tune in to Jericho saying the same damn thing ? Come on now

Who am I?

@Iamwhoismoses

Lol AEW stealing Roman Reigns gimmick #AEW

Lol AEW stealing Roman Reigns gimmick #AEW

Darius

@Flea_Breeland

mocking roman reigns aint cool little buddy #AEW #AEWDynamite

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mocking roman reigns aint cool little buddy #AEW #AEWDynamite

The JAS further faced some internal strife, with Daniel Garcia confronting Jericho alongside Bryan Danielson. It remains to be seen how the storyline will develop in the coming weeks.

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