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What does it mean?
Using physical absence to justify being tough or extreme in a wrestling persona.
In plain terms
I lost a part of my body so I am hard core.
What can you take from it?
Physical damage can be a badge of honor.

Where it applies

  • wrestling interview
  • character defense
  • pain justification

Putting it to work

  • justify risk
  • build character
  • prove toughness

Questions to consider

  • Is pain necessary for credibility?
  • How do you define hardcore?

Another view

Being missing body parts is tragic, not just a credential.

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