Israel Adesanya was among the many big names who watched WrestleMania 41 live at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NV. The blockbuster even produced many iconic moments, one of which left ‘The Last Stylebender’ excited.
Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion, last fought at the UFC Riyadh main event, where he lost to Nassourdine Imavov by TKO.
Israel Adesanya Ecstatic After Bron Breakker’s Performance at WrestleMania 41
Bron Breakker lost his Intercontinental title to Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 41 in a fatal four-way match against Rey Mysterio, Finn Balor, and Carlito. Despite the loss, Breakker produced some of the best moments of the fight, from Military Press Powerslam on Balor to a spear on Carlito.
The attack on Carlito caught Israel Adesanya’s attention as Breakker speared him through the announce table in front of the former UFC middleweight champion, who was just a couple of feet away.
Adesanya couldn’t believe what he just saw in front of his eyes. He went on his for a moment before he conversed with his friend about the mind blowing moment. Professional sports consultant Skinnybetts caught Adesanya’s reaction on camera, sharing it on social media.
Watch Israel Adesanya’s reaction below:
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Unfortunately for Breakker, Balor performed a Coup de Grace on him before the Irishman was on the receiving end of a frog splash from Mysterio, the eventual winner.
WATCH: Israel Adesanya’s WWE-Inspired Walkout
Israel Adesanya has been public about his love for WWE and anime, which he grew up watching. After defending the middleweight title against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271, Adesanya saw semi-retired WWE superstar Booker T in the post-fight, turning into a fanboy.
Adesanya’s WWE love was more notable for his next fight, at UFC 276, where he fought Jared Cannonier. ‘The Last Stylebender’ walked out with an urn and hat, eerily resembling The Undertaker. The walkout also featured a short speech of Madhara Uchicha, the popular antagonist from the Naruto Shippuden manga series, and Rest in Peace, ‘The Dead Man’s’ walkout theme.
Interestingly, then WWE boss Vince McMahon, Triple and other big names in the professional wrestling world were also at T-Mobile Arena.
Unfortunately for Adesanya, his fight against Cannonier didn’t live up to expectations, receiving negative reactions from a section of fans. Though he won the fight via unanimous decision, many felt the fight didn’t produce any good moments.
In Adesanya’s defense, Cannonier didn’t fight like a challenger looking to take the belt away from the champion. ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ seemed to be too focused on not getting knocked out rather than winning the fight.