When he eventually gained the pinfall, they applauded his efforts.
He’s shown no fear as a villain, and the WWE Universe respects that.
The organic following that Eddie gained in WWE is very similar to the trajectory of Dominik’s career.
He’s so good at being bad that people eat it up, enjoying the entertainment factor Dom provides.
And because of that, all of his segments were money.
John Cena may have turned heel, but he’s still John Cena.
It may be a basic storytelling strategy, but it works.
The best example is Jey Uso.
Gunther is a classic example of a heel champion who has dominated every championship he’s ever had.
But that didn’t matter, because it’s Domink’s time now.
