WWE Stars Share Tense Encounter Over Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles
In an era where our vehicle choices seem increasingly tied to our perceived political stances, WWE superstars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch recently shared a concerning encounter they experienced while driving their Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles. During an appearance on comedian Bert Kreischer’s show “Something’s Burning,” the wrestling power couple recounted how an ordinary morning school run with their daughter turned into a confrontation after an unprovoked gesture from a stranger. Their story highlights how consumer choices, especially visible ones like vehicle selection, have become lightning rods for public judgment in today’s polarized climate.
“I have a black Cybertruck, and in LA that’s like you’re the enemy,” Rollins explained during the interview, noting the stark contrast in public reaction between their Cybertruck and their more conventional Tesla Model 3 or Y. The wrestler clarified that he had purchased the vehicle before Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s more controversial public political stances, simply because he appreciated the electric vehicles and the brand’s technology. Lynch further emphasized this point, making a clear distinction about their motivations: “We’re friends of the environment, not Elon.” This distinction has become increasingly important for many Tesla owners who find themselves caught between appreciating the environmental benefits of electric vehicles while potentially disagreeing with the company founder’s outspoken political positions.
The incident occurred while the family was driving their daughter, Roux, to school. Rollins was behind the wheel with Lynch and their daughter in the back seat when an unprovoked pedestrian walking his dog directed a middle finger toward their vehicle. The gesture caught Rollins off guard and triggered an immediate emotional response. Though Lynch didn’t initially see what happened and encouraged her husband to keep driving, Rollins admitted he “snapped” in that moment. Rather than continuing on their way, he turned the vehicle around to confront the stranger about his hostile gesture toward a family simply going about their morning routine.
Rollins described approaching the man and expressing his frustration: “You don’t know who the f— people are. You don’t know what people are going through. I’m just trying to take my goddamn daughter to school.” The confrontation highlighted the personal impact of what has become increasingly common in America – judging others based solely on visible consumer choices that have been assigned political meaning. When confronted, the pedestrian reportedly attempted to apologize, explaining that his gesture was directed at the car itself rather than the occupants – a distinction that likely provided little comfort to the family who had been on the receiving end of his hostility. The encounter underscores how objects like vehicles have become proxies for political identity in ways that can lead to unnecessarily hostile public interactions.
The couple’s experience reflects a broader trend that emerged earlier this year when Tesla faced protests and even violence at dealerships around the world following Musk’s public alignment with then-President-elect Donald Trump. Many Tesla owners found themselves unexpectedly caught in political crossfire simply because of their vehicle choice, even if that choice had been made years earlier based on environmental considerations rather than political statements. For public figures like Rollins and Lynch, who already navigate the challenges of celebrity while trying to maintain normal family life, having their family vehicle become a target for public hostility adds another complicated layer to their daily experiences.
Beyond the incident itself, the conversation offers a glimpse into the current careers of both wrestling stars. Rollins has been sidelined with an injury for several weeks, while Lynch recently lost her Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Maxxine Dupri and was preparing for the women’s WarGames match. Their willingness to share this personal story on Kreischer’s show provides fans with insight into the real-world challenges these performers face outside the ring, where even routine activities like driving a child to school can unexpectedly become confrontational. As public figures navigating both their professional wrestling personas and their private family life, Rollins and Lynch’s experience serves as a reminder that the heightened political tensions surrounding consumer choices affect people across all walks of life, including those we may primarily know through their entertainment careers.
