


In Ryder's case, there's honestly not much except for the introductory movie released after the game. In Big Smoke's case, it's heavily foreshadowed and referenced after the big reveal. However, the two eventually sell out Grove Street in favor of working with CRASH and the Ballas. Ryder and Big Smoke are two old friends of Sweet and and CJ, having been members of Grove Street for a long time. GTA San Andreas fan theory: Ryder wasn't meant to be a villain Image via Rockstar Games Perhaps Ryder wasn't always intended to be a villain in GTA San Andreas.

In fact, there's some strong supporting evidence in favor of this fan theory, which makes it a lot more credible than some other GTA San Andreas fan theories. That's why there's a popular fan theory that suggests Ryder was never meant to be an antagonist in the first place. Even if Big Smoke were more important, it is still bizarre that Ryder's importance and existence fizzled out until his eventual death. Yet, Ryder was there with him, and he was clearly visible not a single mention. Think about it for a moment: During "The Green Sabre," who does Sweet and CJ keep mentioning after the big reveal happens? It's always about how astonished they are that Big Smoke would do this. A popular fan theory in GTA San Andreas suggests that Ryder wasn't always meant to be a villain.
