because, as a wrestling fan, I respected this man for his talents and abilities. I admired the fact that he worked so hard to get where he was and the fact that as he progressed in his career and climbed the ladder as a wrestler, he never let it go to his head, he was touted as a kind and caring man. he was considered a wonderful family man and an inspiration to millions.
it's like he spit in the face of every single person that ever cheered him.