Why does Conor McGregor still get the same ‘pops’ that Attitude Era stars did?
#4 McGregor plays himself on screen
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Remember how Anderson and Gallows, two legitimate bad-asses from Japan, were relegated to the role of cracking bad jokes in the horrifyingly unforgettable ‘Old Day’ segment?
Or how Roman Reigns, a powerhouse Samoan force, is asked to play a character that does not even reflect the kind of person he is, week after week? UFC lets McGregor be himself; a cocky, brash, arrogant, annoying brat who gets on people’s nerves.
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He is not packaged into a role that does not represent him and put into programs that mean absolutely nothing at all. Imagine how cool Reigns would be, if he was allowed to be himself, someone who is a destructive force of nature and not the lame babyface he plays.
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Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
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