Having been a villain in wrestling, my relationship with the media has always been rocky. They don't view wrestling for what it really is, entertainment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes that his past as a wrestling villain creates tension with the media, who do not see wrestling as entertainment.
- In plain terms
- My wrestling past makes the media dislike me because they don't think wrestling is real entertainment.
- What can you take from it?
- Past public personas can create ongoing barriers in other fields.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your past affect your present?
- Do you take entertainment seriously?
Another view
Media coverage often prioritizes entertainment value over serious reporting.
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