WWE is a little late on this, but a couple of weeks ago fans on social media started getting all up in arms with Roman Reigns over the way he carries his Intercontinental championship. Just today, the company website posted an entire photo gallery of wrestlers carrying their titles in non-traditional fashion.
Such as:
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And also:
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Oh and this too:
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Full gallery here.
Something tells me, however, this will not result in less criticism of Reigns, or even less criticism of how he holds his title.
The pro wrestling world turns.