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What does it mean?
The speaker greets a crowd by acknowledging their shared history as aging wrestlers.
In plain terms
Hello everyone here, we are all old wrestlers together.
What can you take from it?
Shared struggles can build connection with an audience.

Where it applies

  • fan gatherings
  • retirement events
  • wrestling conventions

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge fans
  • connect through shared history
  • use self-deprecating humor

Questions to consider

  • How does admitting weakness help connection?
  • When is humility effective?

Another view

Self-deprecation might not resonate with all audience members.

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