John Laurinaitis Says WWE Fans Thought His “People Power” Villain Was Real Life

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John Laurinaitis reflected on his "People Power" villain character from the early 2010s, saying that WWE creative helped him develop the role which generated significant fan heat. The former WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations said some fans believed his on-screen persona was real, with people telling him in person that he was "not as bad as I thought you were" and "kind of nice actually" compared to the character who manipulated matches on television.