It’s hard to believe it’s been over a year since Sam Hefford and Sam Baird, business partners at Simson Aggregates Solutions Limited, started attending WWE events in their football shirts, emulating the iconic ‘Green Shirt Guy’ character.
Sam and his business partner, Mr Hefford, first started going to events in January, inspired by the character who consistently appeared on live tapings sporting the same green t-shirt. They initially wore a Blue and a Villa shirt, but their idea quickly gained traction and soon they were stopped by fans at every event.
- They started going to events in January, aiming to emulate ‘Green Shirt Guy’
- They initially wore a Blue and a Villa shirt, which quickly gained traction and became a staple of their WWE appearances
- They were stopped by fans at every event, leading to a surge in recognition and notoriety
| Recognised outside of wrestling events | Plastered on wrestling and Birmingham Facebook groups |
| Increased interaction with WWE staff and talent at events | Recognised by wrestling fans and Birmingham supporters alike |
| Increased attention from the media | Featured in local newspapers and online publications |
“It’s pretty surreal,” said Mr Baird, adding, “We parked up on Sunday at the O2 and we had a man run up to us. We are getting recognised by wrestling fans but we are getting more notoriety from Blues and Villa fans coming up to us.