A public memorial for Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, that was held at State Farm Stadium was intended as a solemn honor. Yet, there were moments that overshadowed the proceedings. They transformed a day of mourning into a subject of intense online debate. Many critics are now openly questioning the theatricality of this event, especially the dramatic entrance of Erika Kirk, the grieving widow of Charlie. Their comments on X are now overshadowing the intended purpose of the event, prompting questions online between spectacle and tribute.
Erika Kirks entrance at Charlie’s memorial draws WWE-themed mockery
The spectacle that was part of Erika Kirks’ walk to the podium, accompanied by some “flashy” “WWE pyrotechnics,” immediately ignited a firestorm on X. Fans and critics have been quick to draw unflattering parallels of this event with grand entrances that can be seen in professional wrestling. A user even called it a “WWE script…”A user on X commented, “arriving to your husband’s funeral like cody Rhodes,” setting the tone for the thread of criticism.Another critic added, “Erika Kirk came on stage to WWE pyrotechnics like Bill Goldberg.”“ Now making her grand entrance… Charlie’s Widow herself… the undisputed WWE World Heavyweight Champion ERIKAAAAAA KIRK! 🏆💥” said another X user, tryin to mimic WWE ring announcer’s bombastic style.A sense of disbelief among the online audience after this spectacle was palpable. A user echoing on to many voices said, “first time i’ve seen fireworks at a funeral, lol.”While another added, “Looks like a WWE event lol fcking crazy..”The criticism went much beyond the theatrics of the event. Some critics even attributed this entire event to carry sinister motives. A user claimed, “She definitely had something to do with Kirk’s death. No wife mourns like this, putting on tons of makeup and going on a stage to give the most fake performance ever.”A few users didn’t stop at Erika. They even started to talk about how cheap fireworks being used there were symbolic of the event being sponsored by WWE. The comment on X read, “And cheap fireworks at that lol. WWE probably did sponsor this.”Despite the event being a success, the online critics seem not to shut up with their comments and comparisons. Their sentiments have been similar, arguing about the scale of the event and suggesting this was some significant pre-production.
Inside the massive memorial service for Charlie Kirk
The service in itself was quite a significant event. It drew 10s of 1000s of people to the 63,000-seat State Farm Stadium, located in Glendale, Arizona. The atmosphere therein, reportedly, has been a mix of political rally and mourning, with a very tight level of TSA-level security in the place. Some prominent conservative figures even delivered eulogies, trying to frame Kirk’s death as an attack on the nation.President Donald Trump also gave a strong political speech. He stated, “Charlie’s murder was not just an attack on one man or one movement. It was an attack on our entire nation.” Even Vice President JD Vance didn’t stay behind, as he remembered Kirk as his “dear friend,” who, as per him, treated all with grace. Some other speakers at this event were Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard, who praised the fearlessness of Kirk and also his commitment to free speech.Against the backdrop of tributes coming from high profile people, Erika Kirk took the stage. In Erika Kirk eulogy, she described witnessing “a level of heartache” that as per her, she didn’t know it existed. She even shared some details about seeing that faint smile on her husband’s lips. As per her interpretations it was a clear sign that Charlie didn’t suffer. Erika concluded the emotional address, publicly forgiving the alleged shooter.For many watching, the speech Erika Kirk gave was eclipsed by the delivery. As per them, this entire thing will surely be remembered more for controversy than as an intended homage to Charlie Kirk.
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