Yes, except Efren is revered for his mystical powers and knowledge. Shane won't ever be as revered in this country or the world. In the Philippines Efren is as big as Michael Jordan.
The mental side is a big part of it.
He also just doesn't have the innate level of talent as the elite players.
In the USA there is one elite player named SVB....there are dozens in the world.
This asshat has been glorified in many forums within pool since his 6 month prison stint for peddling hard drugs. He is trash...he will screw over anybody for a dollar. Just another clown in the circus that is American pool.