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(Addressing Billy Gunn) The night you won King of the Ring, you got down on your kness, and you said a prayer and it sounded like this: (whiny voice as Billy Gunn) 'Oh dear God, you see, my name's Billy, and I just won King of the Ring. But there's one problem. Everybody still thinks (in more strident tones)THAT I ABSOLUTELY SUCK!' And then Billy, the clouds parted, the Heavens opened, and God Himself spoke to you and said this: 'BOB,' 'But my name's Billy.' 'IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS! BOB, YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT; YOU DO SUCK!'

The Rock#111

WrestlingHumorMockeryPerformanceCharacterInsecurity

About this quote

What does it mean?
A comedic routine mocking an opponent's insecurities and public image.
In plain terms
You pray to be good but you are bad.
What can you take from it?
Mock public image through comedy.

Where it applies

  • wrestling
  • comedy
  • rivalries

Putting it to work

  • entertain audience
  • expose flaws
  • build character

Questions to consider

  • What is the truth about success?
  • How do you handle fame?

Another view

It relies heavily on character work.

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