Brooklyn man attacked WWE star Seth Rollins on Monday night at the Barclays Center. The attack was planned since 2019. He had been conned of hundreds of thousands of dollars by an imposter who claimed to be Rollins.
24-year-old Elisah Spencer posted a strange video to social media Tuesday. He identified himself as the person who leapt over the guardrail at Monday Night Raw, and then tackled Rollins.
The entire event was captured on television, which broadcast live and then quickly removed from the action.
An internet sleuth, Steven Zoto, discovered Spencer’s Instagram account. He also discovered screenshots of two-year-old messages between Spencer and an account pretending it was Rollins.
Spencer claims Rollins is to blame for cheating Spencer out of hundreds of bucks so he could purchase WWE tickets. According to Zoto, Spencer’s girlfriend, or “bae”, tried to cover the cost with a bad cheque. She was then arrested.
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Rollins was seen with his shirt down on the ground. Spencer, in red pants and his head pinned to the flooring.
Seth Rollins is also known as Colby Lopez and is a WWE superstar. Seth Rollins can be seen here at Barclays Center on Monday
Spencer (24 years old) posted a strange video to social media. He identified himself as the man who leapt over the guardrail at Monday Night Raw, and then tackled Rollins.
Zoto wrote that Seth was attacked because Seth was using a fake email account to communicate with him and that he believed the message and “business deal” had gone the wrong direction.
“This kid has been plotting this from 2019 after he created a fake Seth Rollins email account, and he stopped replying to his messages.”
Zoto found messages where Spencer threatened the imposter believing that it was Rollins.
“This account is scary now that Seth has beat Dominik.” [Mysterio]He gets angry and writes Zoto, quoting Spencer.
Spencer uploaded a photo to his Instagram that shows a moment between him and a person posing like Rollins
An internet sleuth, Steven Zoto, discovered Spencer’s Instagram account. Also, he found photos of two-year-old messages between Spencer and an account pretending it was Rollins.
Spencer claims Rollins is to blame for cheating Spencer out of hundreds of bucks so he could buy WWE tickets. Zoto reports that Spencer’s girlfriend or ‘bae tried to make payment with a bad cheque.
Zoto stated that the fake Seth had conned this man out of several hundred dollars, and got him “bae,” arrested for generating a false check.
“This is all sad.”
Rollins, 35, whose legal name is Colby Daniel Lopez, is one of WWE’s biggest stars and a former WWE champion.
On Monday night, as he left the ring and was heading towards the locker area, Spencer approached him from the side.
Spencer, who was on the spot, was charged with attempted assault, attempted violation of arts, and cultural affairs, for disturbing a sporting event.
All of it took place in front of TV cameras, who were live broadcasting the event but rapidly moved away.
Spencer released a video on his Instagram account explaining his actions, though he made several obscure references that weren’t immediately clear.
Images above depict text messages exchanged between Spencer and Rollins. Scammer appears to have bilked Spencer of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Spencer wrote the message below on Instagram, “We Here Do Be Prepared for What’s About to Happen @wwe.”
‘Good morning guys, I’m out. That was me on WWE,’ he said.
‘I was booked from Goldberg and Vince McMahon and I jumped over the barricade because I told Vince McMahon I had personal beef with Colby Lopez (Seth Rollins’ real name).’
Spencer continued: ‘This man did not tell Colby I was going to be there.
‘And the personal beef is between me and Colby and he knows what he’s done.
Spencer is a Brooklyn resident and has not been arrested in the past.
Spencer is known by his nickname “Royal Fatu” and can be seen here in an undated photo
‘So as a…related to the Tribal Chief and Tribal Chief cousin, Royal 4 and Fatu Instagram, I did what I had to do.
‘I made my family proud because we are the ones.
‘And WWE Officials, I appreciate you for taking me off Colby Lopez, but you know what was about to happen.’
He added: ‘I did it for Rikishi! The Rock was the rock!
‘I did it for all my Tribal Family, and I appreciate this message worldwide.’
On Monday, shocked fans recorded the scene at Barclays Center and then posted it online.
Security and referees from WWE quickly intervened in order to remove Spencer from Rollins, before Rollins was taken out of the arena.
WWE wrestler, Seth Rollins, 35, was gesturing to TV cameras when he was suddenly blindsided by Elisah Spencer, 24
Rollins had little time for reaction as the fan appeared out of thin air, leaving him with no choice but to ignore it.
A number of referees in white and black striped shirts attempted to distinguish the pairs.
Rollins called Spencer out as Spencer was taken away. He tried to act in character but it was too late.
The crowd yelled their support for the security guards chanting ‘F**k him up! F**k him up!’ As he was led out.
WWE later released an apology for the incident.
WWE values the safety of all its performers. Seth Rollins’ attacker has been taken to NYPD. The NYPD will prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
Police say that Rollins suffered swelling in his lips after the attack. However, he declined medical attention.
Spencer’s life is unknown. Red Hook is about a 30-minute ride by bus from Spencer’s location.