Speaking on The Pivot with Ryan Clark, Bianca Belair and Montez Ford talked about whether they would consider being heels together on WWE TV.
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Montez: “So I’m a villain at heart. I’m a villain in real life. [Bianca] doesn’t believe it, but I truly believe that in a menace in real life. She doesn’t see it that way, but the only reason why I see it that way is because I’m very blunt and honest when it comes to a lot of situations.”
Bianca: “Yeah, but they just recently, he’s in a faction right now that he just joined. They tried to make them heel.”
Montez: “They did, they did.”
Bianca: “They went out there, and the crowd said [cheers]. He did all this bad stuff, and they were like [cheers]. They couldn’t get booed, so they were like never mind. You guys can’t be heels.”
Bianca: “You’re supposed to be booed, you’re supposed to be hated. You do things to garner that type of reaction, and they were doing everything to try to get that reaction, and they wouldn’t boo them. [Laughs]”
In a recent interview on “The Pivot with Ryan Clark,” WWE superstars Bianca Belair and Montez Ford discussed the possibility of portraying villains, or heels, together on WWE TV. The conversation shed light on the challenges of being a heel and the audience’s reaction to their recent attempts at turning Ford into a villain.
During the interview, Montez Ford revealed that he considers himself a villain at heart, both in real life and in the wrestling world. He explained that he is often blunt and honest in various situations, which contributes to his perceived villainous nature. However, Bianca Belair disagreed with this assessment, stating that she doesn’t see Ford as a villain.
Belair went on to mention that Ford recently joined a faction in WWE that attempted to portray them as heels. However, despite their efforts to generate boos from the crowd, the audience responded with cheers instead. This unexpected reaction led the WWE creative team to abandon their plans of turning Ford and his faction into villains.
Belair emphasized the importance of eliciting a negative reaction from the audience as a heel. She explained that being booed and hated is part of the role and that wrestlers must perform actions that provoke such responses. Despite their best efforts, Ford and his faction were unable to achieve this desired reaction from the crowd.
The conversation between Belair and Ford highlights the complexities of portraying a heel character in professional wrestling. It demonstrates that despite the intentions and efforts of wrestlers and the creative team, the audience’s response can be unpredictable. The fans’ support for Ford and his faction ultimately led to a change in direction for their characters.
This situation also showcases the dynamic relationship between wrestlers and their audience. The crowd’s reaction plays a significant role in shaping the direction of storylines and character development. It serves as a reminder that professional wrestling is a unique form of entertainment where the audience’s participation and response are crucial elements.
In conclusion, Bianca Belair and Montez Ford’s discussion on “The Pivot with Ryan Clark” provides insight into the challenges of portraying a heel character in WWE. Their experience of attempting to be villains but receiving cheers from the audience highlights the unpredictable nature of wrestling fandom. It serves as a reminder of the symbiotic relationship between wrestlers and their fans, where audience reactions can shape the direction of storylines and character development.