After several weeks of promos hinting at her reappearance, Wendy Choo reclaimed her spot in the NXT wrestling ring this recently aired episode – notably, triumphing over competitor Brinley Reece.
The captivating aspect of her re-entry was the significant character twist. Wendy substituted her congenial and adorable babyface persona with a darker, menacing heel role, now reminiscent more of a haunted doll than a lady who just needs an extended nap. In essence, she switched from embodying a character with pleasant dreams to one enmeshed in a nightmare.
This dynamic transition integrated elements from her former wrestling personas, with traces of her darker Mei Ying avatar notably present.
So, what has been the reception to this change?
As per WWE’s perspective, a report from Fightful Select suggests they’re all for it, stating, “NXT officials were said to be very happy with Wendy Choo’s new presentation and the fan reaction to her shifted character.”
A swift look at fan responses indicates similar sentiments. Fans seem to love the new version of Wendy Choo; remarks include “I love the new Wendy Choo,” “This heel turn is exactly what Wendy needed, can’t wait to see how it goes,” “You woke up Wendy Choo early and now look at her. I really dig this version tbh” among others.
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“GOODNIGHT. @therealestwendy just made an emphatic statement 😱#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/zZ7YM3R9gD – WWE (@WWE) June 12, 2024.”
What is your opinion on Wendy Choo’s new character? Do you love it or does it not quite appeal to you? Make sure to post your views in the comment section below!