Do we really need to remind you of the legacy of Demon Slayer, one of the most popular anime there is? One does not need to explain what the show is. Even people with barebones knowledge of anime can attest to the fact that they have at least heard the name, if nothing else. Demon Slayer is perhaps one of the most influential anime around the world with a massive fan following. Not only is the show incredibly popular, it also has a widespread influence on pop culture as well. And that Demon Slayer was referenced during a popular sporting event is a testament to that. 

As we all know, the fourth season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba made its way to the screens recently. Owing to the hype that the anime enjoys, the show yet again became the hot topic of contention. The fourth season has taken the internet by storm with almost everyone talking about it. And recently, even WWE SmackDown joined the bandwagon.

Commentator Wade Barrett casually snuck in a Demon Slayer reference to hype things up during a huge match. Barrett alludes to the fact that WWE superstar Zelina Vega’s current look bears a strange resemblance to Demon Slayer’s Rengoku. Barrett spoke, “Vega’s hair references the character Rengoku from Demon Slayer.” 

The former WWE star even gave away a huge spoiler from the show during his commentary. Many of you might know that Vega would be going head to head against Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s SmackDown championship title this weekend. Seeing Vega struggle against Ripley, Barrett referenced how Rengoku dies in the series, hinting towards a similar fate for Vega.

While many of you might feel that Barrett casually drew parallels between Vega and Rengoku, he actually gave a huge spoiler. Rengoku’s death happened in the Mugen Train arc, which was a film between seasons 1 and 2 and is a shocker for anyone not keeping up with the show since its first season. 

Meanwhile, the Demon Slayer fanbase is awaiting the release of the current season’s sixth episode after the explosive episode 5.

When will the sixth episode of Demon Slayer season 4 premiere?

Season 3 of Demon Slayer made its way to our screens at long last. The third installment is making the waves yet again and has lived up to the expectations and hype that surrounded it. And ever since, the fans are curious to know when the latest episode of the anime will release. 

As per reports, the sixth episode of Demon Slayer titled I Thought You Were Going to be a Hashira premiered on 14th May, Sunday. The sixth episode will exclusively be available to stream on Crunchyroll.

What did you think of the Demon Slayer reference at the SmackDown?