In a recent interaction on “The Mighty Cast with Demetrious Johnson” podcast, pro wrestling legend The Undertaker opened up about variety of discussions, including his apprehensions about the wrestling style of today’s wrestlers, his views on what they should consider doing instead, and more.
Elaborating on his concerns about the present wrestling aura, he stated, “There’s a new record each time they step out. There’s a larger than life persona every year. Sales from merchandise are also increasing. The wrestling industry is at its zenith right now. The method employed by me may not be in use, but it’s irrelevant. The transition in the wrestlers’ performance is evident, but the audience remains hooked because WWE arenas are jam-packed. The industry is thriving at an incredible pace. Wrestling caters to everyone’s taste. Even if the violence isn’t your cup of tea, there’s the intriguing character, engrossing storyline, or the drama that captivates you. The wrestlers are no different than video game characters. Their in-ring manoeuvres are beyond my imagination. But I can’t certainly say, ‘They should probably be doing this,’ because they are simply acing it. What worries me is the longevity of their careers due to the constant pushing of boundaries.”
As for his advice on what wrestlers could think of doing, he suggested, “The constant endeavour to scale new heights often desensitizes the audience. The spectacle of a double backflip twist off a top rope to the floor becomes ordinary after a while – ‘seen that, what’s next?’ poses the audience. That necessitates pushing the boundaries a bit further. But there’s only so much the human frame can endure. Having your audience invested in your character, adoring or loathing it, that’s primary. To emphasize more on that aspect is what I sincerely wish for. Often, people overlook the fact that wrestling holds a potential catastrophic scenario any given day. And that risk factor multiplies with the number of annual wrestling dates. The element of risk constantly looms over the double backflips off the top rope into a sea of people – all it takes is one time.”
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