The ‘Superfan Smilez,’ known as the ‘green shirt guy,’ landed himself in hot water and has been roasted on social media by netizens for not being patriotic and disrespecting the US National Anthem. What did the Green Shirt Guy do to invite the ire of netizens? Read on to learn more about this story.
The occasion was Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble, and one of the regular faces in the front rows for more than a decade was ‘Superfan Smilez,’ known as the ‘green shirt guy.’ He was a familiar face among wrestling fans.
WWE Superfan ‘Green Shirt Guy’ Faces Backlash for Not Removing Hat During U.S. National Anthem at Royal Rumble
It’s confirmed at #RoyalRumble the one and only green shirt guy hates America and didn’t remove his hat during the national anthem pic.twitter.com/op5oPCEplv
— Stephen Corby (@stephen_corby) February 1, 2025
During Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble, ‘green shirt guy’ was usually occupying the front row of the event. However, when the National Anthem was played at the start of the event, as customary, he did not remove his cap.
Fans were especially irked because ‘green shirt guy’ was a regular feature in almost every WWE event in the last 10 years and must have been well accustomed to the decorum that should be maintained while the US National Anthem was being played.
It was a routine that ‘green shirt guy’ must have witnessed countless times, but he did not remove his cap.
Users took to social media to vent their anger and frustration. One user stated,
“It’s confirmed at Royal Rumble that the one and only green shirt guy hates America and didn’t remove his hat during the national anthem.”
Another user was even more caustic and stated,
“Yo green shirt guy, take your hat off during the national anthem of—— terrorist.”
A third user stated,
“People need to take their damn hats off when the National Anthem is playing. The guy in the neon green shirt in the front row needs a fist to the face.”
‘Superfan Smilez,’ known as the ‘green shirt guy,’ is a well-known personality among wrestling fans and had stated in an interview with The American Brothers that his motto is to attend every WWE show since 2012. He is widely respected among WWE fans for his dedication.
He often shared pictures from various WWE events and also freely interacted with his fans. His X account details his experiences during various wrestling events. His Instagram account boasts 45,000 followers, and he regularly posts videos shot from the front-row seat.
‘Superfan Smilez,’ whose real name is unknown, has been reported to pay for the front-row seats and is often described as the wealthiest WWE fan in the world.
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