On a recent edition of his “The ARN Show” podcast, Arn Anderson discussed Rick Rude’s impact on the wrestling industry, the advice he used to give to young wrestlers back in the day, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On why Rick Rude was so impactful in his presentation: “I guess just because he had such a firm grasp on the character. And I think he was respected by the boys as being, you know, a no-nonsense, tough sumb**ch. And when you’re respected within that inner circle, it will permeate out to the fans. If the guys, I mean, ask any wrestling fan today who’s the toughest guy in the business, they’re going to go Haku, or some may say Lesnar, but they’ll be right on both counts, you know? Who knows? Rude just had a firm grasp on the pacing of his work. He looked strong as hell in the gym. It wasn’t just beach muscles that the guy had. I’ve seen him very strong in the gym, and he was a tough, son of a b**ch.”
On what he would tell younger wrestlers to watch for when looking at what Rick Rude did special: “He kept it slowed down to where everything was, I mean, I’m sure you could picture it in your head. How much did he get out of having a guy hit him with a reverse-ass bump? You know what I’m talking about. Drop a guy down on your knee, right on his private areas. Yeah, he would get — I think that was the proper terminology, but he would sell it for a minute. And his whole thing from the sexuality that, you know, the women loved him. It was the guys that were pissed at him. I don’t know, I don’t think it drew any more money just because if you really looked at the way Rick looked at the women who he brought out, you know, it wasn’t that he had no feelings.”
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Rick Rude, also known as “Ravishing Rick Rude,” was a professional wrestler who made a significant impact on the wrestling industry. In a recent episode of “The ARN Show” podcast, Arn Anderson discussed Rude’s influence, the advice he used to give to young wrestlers, and more.
One of the reasons why Rick Rude was so impactful in his presentation was because he had a firm grasp on his character. He was respected by his peers as a no-nonsense and tough individual, which translated to the fans. When you have the respect of your fellow wrestlers, it resonates with the audience. Rude’s reputation as one of the toughest guys in the business added to his appeal. His physical appearance, which showcased his strength and muscular physique, also contributed to his overall image.
Anderson also highlighted Rude’s ability to control the pacing of his matches. He kept the action slowed down, allowing every move and moment to have an impact. Anderson specifically mentioned Rude’s unique selling of a reverse-ass bump, where he would drop an opponent onto his knee in a way that targeted their private areas. Despite the controversial nature of this move, Rude was able to make it memorable and effective.
Another aspect of Rude’s character that stood out was his appeal to both women and men. While women loved him for his sexuality, men were often envious or angry towards him. This added an extra layer of complexity to his character and generated strong reactions from the audience. Anderson noted that Rude’s relationships with women were not just for show; he genuinely cared about them.
Throughout his career, Rick Rude left a lasting impact on the wrestling industry. His ability to fully embody his character, control the pacing of his matches, and evoke strong emotions from the audience set him apart from other wrestlers of his time. Rude’s legacy continues to be celebrated by wrestling fans today.
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