WWE Fastlane 2023: 10 Nightmares That Could Come True
2. Fans Sit On Their Hands During 10 Counts
Every ‘Last Man Standing’ match comes pre-packed with several short counts that build tension. They’re unavoidable, because somebody has to stay down for 5 so staying down for 10 means something deeper into the drama. That's expected with this stip bout, and it'll happen on Saturday.
The problem here is that Seth Rollins goes into Saturday’s match with a back injury story to tell. Fans in Indianapolis could shun that when he’s struggling to get back up early on, which might be awkward. Let's face it, everybody knows Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura will go 20-25 minutes at least, so no-one will buy Seth floundering around like an unturned turtle during the first 15 mins.
Sorry, but it's true.
Seeing Rollins sell his arse off as the fine peeps in Indiana check out TikToks or wave at themselves opposite the hard cam on big screens would be cringeworthy for sure. This back stuff is a story worthy of attention, so the agent in charge of this match must be mindful to layer counts carefully.