'The last time I was here, well you can say I was blown up to smithereens! Now many of you people are wondering, 'Why would you set up your demise?' Well I wanted you people to see how you really care about me.' (About faking his kayfabe death)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Vince McMahon explains he faked his death to gauge fan loyalty.
- In plain terms
- He wanted to see if people cared about him.
- What can you take from it?
- Stunts can test audience engagement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure loyalty?
- Is manipulation okay in entertainment?
Another view
Deception risks damaging trust.
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