Finn Balor’s quest for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship has sent suprisewaves throughout the wrestling community, leaving a trail of confusion and curiosity in its wake. The question on everyone’s mind is whether the former Universal Champion has what it takes to dethrone the reigning champion, Gunther. The answer, much like Ivar’s cryptic tweet, remains shrouded in mystery.
One of the most intriguing responses to Balor’s bid for the championship comes from Ivar, the former RAW Tag Team Champion. In a tweet that consisted of a single eyes emoji, Ivar seemed to hint that he is carefully considering Balor’s rise to the top of the World Heavyweight Championship ladder. The eyes emoji often conveys a range of emotions from surprise to intrigue, suggesting that Ivar is acknowledging Balor’s skill and perseverance, despite the latter’s recent successes being marred by the involvement of Judgment Day.
However, one could argue that Ivar’s reserved reaction stems from a sense of frustration or disappointment. The War Raiders, consisting of Ivar and Erik, recently fell short in their bid to dethrone the reigning WWE World Tag Team Champions, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh. That defeat marked their second unsuccessful title defense, with interference from their stablemates in Judgment Day proving decisive. Given this recent setback, it’s possible that Ivar’s reaction is tinged with a hint of bitterness towards Balor’s newfound momentum.
Beyond Ivar’s mysterytic tweet, other voices within the wrestling community have weighed in on Balor’s championship ambitions. Notably, Vince Russo, a veteran wrestling personality, expressed skepticism over WWE’s booking decisions on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW. When discussing Balor’s unlikely shot at Gunther’s title, Russo questioned the logic behind granting the challenger a match despite his and JD McDonagh’s limited tag team title defenses.
“It’s ridiculous,” Russo exclaimed. “They’ve defended the belts twice in six months, and now, this guy, who has defended the tag titles twice in the past six months, now has a shot against Gunther? Come on, guys! Don’t sit there and tell me this is brilliant booking, it’s not!”
Russo’s scathing critique highlights the perceived disconnect between Balor’s impressive singles resume and his lack of World Championship success since vacating the Universal Title in 2016. Although Balor has held multiple singles titles, his recent performances have been marked by the influence of Judgment Day.
As Balor prepares to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, it remains to be seen whether Ivar’s reserved reaction presages a seismic shift in the dynamics between the War Raiders and Balor’s Judgment Day cohorts. Will Ivar’s cautious optimism translate into a truce with Balor, or will the tensions simmering beneath the surface finally boil over? The road to the top is filled with twists and turns, and Finn Balor’s latest quest for the coveted gold is likely to be filled with surprises. With Ivar’s mysterytic tweet serving as a harbinger of things to come, the wrestling world is poised for an electrifying ride.
