Sean Strickland calls Josh Emmett's street interview persona inauthentic

Sean Strickland criticized Josh Emmett's public persona while acknowledging he considers Emmett a friend and pleasant person. Strickland questioned why a man around 35 years old is conducting street interviews trying to become an influencer, comparing it to behavior reminiscent of a teenage Jake Paul. He described Emmett's approach as completely fake and compared it to a WWE sketch that needs to end. Despite his criticism, Strickland acknowledged that Emmett's strategy is working since he's fighting at the White House event. Strickland suggested Emmett should focus on being himself and training instead.