"It's kind of beating a dead horse if you're talking about going out and saying wrestling's fake, or this or that. People don't want to hear that. They want to hear, they wanted to find an inside story"
- Owen Hart
About this Quote
In this quote, Owen Hart is expressing his disappointment with individuals who constantly criticize and dismiss battling as fake. He thinks that continuously going over the credibility of wrestling is meaningless and dull to fans. Instead, he thinks that individuals are more interested in hearing behind-the-scenes stories and getting a much deeper understanding of the industry. Hart is implying that those who continue to focus on the "phony" element of wrestling are missing out on the more interesting and meaningful elements of the sport. He is advocating for a shift in point of view and a focus on the inner workings of battling instead of its perceived legitimacy.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
