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Daily Inspiration Quote by Owen Hart

"It's hard to pick out one particular wrestler"

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The line lands like a dodge, but it reads more like a professional survival skill. Owen Hart is being asked to crown a favorite in a world where “one particular wrestler” isn’t just a colleague; he’s a rival, a locker-room ally, a promoter’s investment, and sometimes a friend who might be watching the interview back. Saying it’s hard to pick one is less indecision than diplomacy: a way to stay generous without feeding gossip, grievances, or brand politics.

The subtext is classic pro-wrestling double life. Fans want a clean, personal ranking - a human moment that pierces the scripted spectacle. Wrestlers, especially in Hart’s era, had reasons to keep the curtain partly drawn. Picking a single name can accidentally validate someone’s ego, reignite old tensions, or undermine the careful ecosystem of “respect” that keeps a dangerous, physically taxing job functioning. Hart’s phrasing is notably plain, almost sheepish, which fits his reputation as a guy who prized being liked and staying out of the drama.

Context matters: the late-80s/90s WWF pipeline was hyper-competitive and media-managed, and the Hart family sat at the center of it. Owen’s sentence protects relationships while also reinforcing the craft-first ethos: wrestling isn’t about one genius; it’s a chain of partners who make each other look good. The humility plays well on camera, but it’s also a reminder that in this business, sincerity is often strategic.

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APA Style (7th ed.)
Hart, Owen. (2026, January 15). It's hard to pick out one particular wrestler. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/its-hard-to-pick-out-one-particular-wrestler-159045/

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Hart, Owen. "It's hard to pick out one particular wrestler." FixQuotes. January 15, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/its-hard-to-pick-out-one-particular-wrestler-159045/.

MLA Style (9th ed.)
"It's hard to pick out one particular wrestler." FixQuotes, 15 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/its-hard-to-pick-out-one-particular-wrestler-159045/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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