Wrestling Match Temporarily Halted as Crazy Fan Attacks Roman Reigns With Briefcase

During a house show in Victoria, British Columbia, a fan tossed a replica "Money in the Bank" briefcase that struck the wrestler in the back of the head.

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As a kid I marveled at the ability of pro wrestlers to get smashed through tables and slammed onto the mat with (what looked like) their necks absorbing most of the punishment. Now, as somewhat of an adult, I marvel at the ability of wrestlers to maintain their character(s) amidst often unscripted chaos. The ability to do just that was tested last night at a house show in Victoria, British Columbia for both Bray Wyatt and (especially) Roman Reigns. As the two were in the middle of a match, a fan in the front row threw a fake Money in the Bank briefcase that popped Reigns in the back of the head, which reportedly made him woozy as hell.

Here's play-by-play of the event from a fan who was apparently at the match (as reported to SB Nation's Cageside Seats):

@cagesideseats this was so frustrating. Security went for the guy right away, and the arena erupted in chants of "thrown him out".

— Jessa (she/her) (@jessa_vi) August 9, 2015

@cagesideseats Roman was obvious stunned, and after his victory he looked beat and didn't stay very long to do high fives :(

— Jessa (she/her) (@jessa_vi) August 9, 2015

@cagesideseats he took a photo with a cute grandma in the corner by the entrance, but didn't visit w fans much more than that post match

— Jessa (she/her) (@jessa_vi) August 9, 2015

@cagesideseats This was him leaving the ring (and the holder of the pink sign got a hug & photo) pic.twitter.com/WKkQ25DoWV

— Jessa (she/her) (@jessa_vi) August 9, 2015

@cagesideseats no, he was in the ring with his back to that corner. It looked like it hit him right in the back of his head.

— Jessa (she/her) (@jessa_vi) August 9, 2015

@cagesideseats instantly

— Jessa (she/her) (@jessa_vi) August 9, 2015

Below is a video of the aftermath but, unfortunately, not the actual incident:

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[via Wrestle Zone, Cageside Seats]

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