4 reasons why Jinder Mahal was a true heel champion

#2 Last five WWE champions, no real heels in sight

Neither Randy Orton nor Bray Wyatt was universally hated by the WWE Universe in the way Mahal was as champion

Randy Orton: Babyface. Though Randy has played a fantastic heel champion in the past, his win at the Royal Rumble and subsequent victory over Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania doubtlessly happened as Orton was being portrayed in babyface fashion.

Bray Wyatt: Heel, however, receives a great number of cheer from the fans. Just look at the Universe’s participation in his ring entrance.

John Cena: Babyface. Despite his penchant for irritating old school wrestling fans, it is still safe to say that Cena presents the most family-friendly, franchise-calibre personality to the WWE Universe that epitomizes a babyface.

AJ Styles: Heel, however, any onlooker would be able to see his abrasive attempts to annoy the WWE Universe were futile as “AJ STYLES!” chants were still heard loudly through arenas across the world, largely because of his in-ring ability.

Dean Ambrose: Babyface. The consummate joker of The Shield, prior to its recent reunification, who spent most of his title reign regaling against the rest of the WWE roster.

If we look at the above list, do we see any real heels? Any Superstar listed about has the ability to put a hostile crowd in a frenzy simply by arriving on the scene carrying the title? Absolutely not. When we look at the above list, we know Jinder was a special and exceptional heel.