10 Wrestlers Way Too Desperate For Your Approval 4

4. Dolph Ziggler

Oh, Dolph. In appearing to not really care about much of anything, internet wrestling fans have come to care about EVERYTHING Dolph Ziggler does. In caring about everything that the veteran wrestler does, internet fans have arguably set themselves up for being let down so much that now, it’s entirely possible that anytime Dolph engages with his fans, it can come off as him desperately needing attention of a fanbase done investing so deeply in him.
Ziggler’s 2011 and 2013 runs to the World Heavyweight Championship were electric, and the kinds of moments that make fans excited to be fans. As well, given that Dolph was arguably the first WWE wrestler to take to social media and just be himself while still performing in an incredibly engaging manner, his level of connectivity was so high that, when he lost the championship on both occasions, his popularity plateaued. Of course, when Ziggler’s perceived bad attitude and concussion history crept into the picture it hurt too, as the seeming year-long losing streak Ziggler endured stymied his fans desire to so vociferously support him. Now, yet again in need of their cheers and applause, a now tired fanbase must decide if this is a road they wish to walk down yet again.