In the world of professional wrestling, referees are often the unsung heroes who ensure that matches proceed smoothly. However, for one official, Dan Engler, his role has been less about officiating and more about surviving the relentless onslaught of one specific wrestling dynasty: the Anoa’i family.
Whether it’s getting inadvertently taken out by a flying Samoan superstar or finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, Engler has somehow become the magnet for chaos whenever the Anoa’i family is involved. But why is it always him? Let’s take a deep dive into this bizarre yet hilarious trend.
### The Legacy of the Anoa’i Family
Before we get into Dan Engler’s misfortunes, it’s important to understand the magnitude of the Anoa’i wrestling dynasty. This legendary Samoan family has produced some of the greatest superstars in WWE history, including The Rock, Rikishi, Yokozuna, and, most notably in recent years, Roman Reigns and The Usos.
With their intimidating presence and unmatched in-ring prowess, members of the Anoa’i family have dominated WWE programming for decades. However, their aggressive style and explosive rivalries have often resulted in collateral damage. And for some reason, that collateral damage frequently comes in the form of Dan Engler.
### A History of Unfortunate Incidents
#### **1. Elimination Chamber Mayhem**
One of the earliest and most infamous instances of Engler being caught in the crossfire happened during the **Elimination Chamber** event. As Solo Sikoa delivered a devastating Samoan Spike to his opponent, Engler found himself at the receiving end of an accidental strike. The moment went viral, and fans couldn’t help but notice that Engler always seemed to be in harm’s way whenever the Anoa’i family was in action.
#### **2. Night of Champions Disaster**
Just when it seemed like Engler had learned his lesson and would steer clear of the carnage, he was once again knocked out during **Night of Champions**. This time, it was Jimmy Uso delivering a thunderous superkick that mistakenly found Engler instead of its intended target.
The referee crumpled to the mat as chaos ensued in the ring, and fans online once again pointed out that Engler had, for the umpteenth time, taken an unintentional beating from a member of the Anoa’i bloodline.
#### **3. Saturday Night’s Main Event Horror**
If being superkicked and spiked wasn’t enough, Engler’s woes continued during **Saturday Night’s Main Event**. This time, he found himself face-to-face with the monstrous Jacob Fatu, who grabbed him by the collar in an intimidating display of dominance. The terror on Engler’s face said it all—he was once again in a nightmare scenario involving the Samoan dynasty.
### Why Does This Keep Happening?
Fans have started to speculate on whether this is simply bad luck or if Engler is somehow cursed when it comes to officiating Anoa’i family matches. Some theories include:
– **He’s Just Unlucky**: Some referees go their entire careers without taking major bumps, while others seem to attract chaos. Engler, unfortunately, falls into the latter category.
– **The Anoa’i Family Doesn’t Hold Back**: When the Bloodline gets involved in a match, all bets are off. Their fast-paced, hard-hitting style makes it easy for things to spiral out of control.
– **A Running Joke in WWE?**: WWE has been known to play into real-life coincidences, and this could be an ongoing storyline where Engler is purposefully placed in matches involving the Anoa’i family for comedic effect.
### Fans’ Reactions to the Ongoing Saga
The WWE Universe has turned Engler’s constant misfortunes into an inside joke. Social media platforms are flooded with memes and comments every time he gets taken out by another member of the Anoa’i dynasty.
One fan tweeted: **”Dan Engler must have done something to anger the Anoa’i ancestors because this man can’t catch a break”**
Another joked: **”At this point, they need to give Engler an honorary Bloodline t-shirt. He’s practically part of the family”**
Even WWE’s official social media accounts have acknowledged Engler’s streak of bad luck, further fueling speculation that this is now an intentional part of storytelling.
### The Psychological Impact on Engler
One has to wonder what goes through Dan Engler’s mind every time he steps into the ring to officiate an Anoa’i family match. Does he brace himself for impact? Does he hope that maybe, just maybe, this will be the match where he escapes unscathed?
Referees are trained professionals, but no amount of preparation can ready someone for the unpredictability of WWE action. Engler has taken his fair share of bumps, and while it’s all part of the show, one can only imagine how many ice packs he’s needed after a particularly chaotic night.
### Will Engler Ever Catch a Break?
With Roman Reigns, The Usos, Solo Sikoa, and now Jacob Fatu continuing to dominate WWE, it seems unlikely that Engler’s troubles will end anytime soon. If anything, this might just be the beginning of an even longer-running saga where he becomes the official referee of Bloodline matches—whether he likes it or not.
Perhaps one day, Engler will get his revenge. Maybe he’ll snap and refuse to officiate another Anoa’i match. Or perhaps WWE will lean even further into the gag and officially make him an “honorary Uce.” Until then, all we can do is sit back and watch as Dan Engler continues to be the unfortunate victim of Samoan dominance.
### Conclusion
Dan Engler’s interactions with the Anoa’i family have become legendary in their own right. Whether he wants it or not, he has cemented his place in WWE history as the referee who always ends up on the receiving end of the Bloodline’s carnage.
As long as Roman Reigns and his family continue their reign of dominance, one thing is certain: Dan Engler is not safe. And the WWE Universe will be watching, laughing, and waiting for the next inevitable moment when he gets caught in the crossfire yet again.