While some wrestlers might look up to performers like Dusty Rhodes with good intentions, both Cody Rhodes and Knight see negative repercussions among younger performers. Knight stated that he's met wrestlers who were under the impression that people like Dusty didn't put effort into their presentation, but the WWE star said they are mistaken about that.
AdvertisementAdditionally, Knight pointed out that it's difficult for anyone to find success in the wrestling business, and not keeping in shape will only make it more of an uphill battle. The WWE star feels that a roster can only support a few performers who don't fit the mold of a typical wrestler. According to Knight, professional wrestling is an extension of Hollywood, and there is a certain expectation of performers' looks that don't apply to average people.
"We're like superheroes, in a way — superheroes and supervillains," Knight continued. "And superheroes and supervillains don't look like slouches. And that's no offense to anybody. I'm not saying don't love those people. Those people deserve all the love in the world as far as their personal lives and everything, but if you're talking about excelling at something that most people cannot do, then you have to put in the effort to do the thing."
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