DeepSummary
Chris Van Vliet interviews legendary wrestler Billy Gunn, who is currently signed with AEW. At 60 years old, Billy is in incredible shape and discusses his fitness regime, as well as his journey overcoming addiction. He talks about his beginnings in wrestling, the origins of iconic personas like 'Mr. Ass' and 'Daddy Ass', and working with his sons Austin and Colten in AEW.
Billy reflects on memorable moments from his career, including the legendary New Age Outlaws entrance, his storyline with Chuck Palumbo as Billy and Chuck, his king of the ring win and infamous promo with The Rock calling him 'Bob'. He expresses gratitude for still being able to do what he loves at his age and discusses the possibility of a retirement match against Will Ospreay.
The conversation covers Billy's attitude towards titles and being remembered more for his ability to work with anyone. He opens up about his darkest times with addiction and how getting sober allowed his career renaissance, leading to stints at the WWE performance center and eventually AEW.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Billy Gunn's incredible physique at age 60 is a result of dedicated fitness, smart training, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
- Overcoming addiction was a crucial part of Billy's journey, leading him to sobriety, a revitalized career, and a positive mindset.
- Working with his sons Austin and Colten in AEW has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Billy.
- Billy values being able to work with anyone over individual accolades like title reigns.
- Iconic personas like "Mr. Ass", "Daddy Ass", and The New Age Outlaws have cemented Billy's legacy in wrestling history.
- The story of Billy and Chuck highlighted Billy's full commitment to characters, even when uncomfortable.
- Billy hopes for one last marquee retirement match, potentially against Will Ospreay.
- Gratitude for still being able to do what he loves at this stage of his career is extremely important to Billy.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If you ever felt uncomfortable, it was that. And it wasn't when we did it on tv. It was when we did the rehearsals. And every single person in that building was sitting front row. Every one of the boys, every one of the production crew, they were all. And it looked like somebody was trying out because we were in the ring and when they said we were going to do it, this whole section was covered with people.“ by Billy Gunn
- “Is people about my addiction stuff. So I've been asked, like, do you have any regrets? And I think about this, and I think, and I know this sounds really bad, but I don't. Yeah, if I could be where I am today and not have my addiction, sure, yeah, 100%. But does me being in that addiction, does that get me to where I am today?“ by Billy Gunn
- “And the thing about it is it, for some reason, it never got old. Like, I can do to this day, yes. I can do it a hundred times, and I get. And it's. It's such a time to get. Like, I can just let it rip and I can't. To. Like, I tried to. I've tried a couple of times just to kind of get into. And I can't. I just can't do it. I just. If for some reason, it makes me, I guess, so excited and so glad to do it, I guess that it just. I just. Boy, I lose my mind when I do it, and I love it.“ by Billy Gunn
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Insight with Chris Van Vliet
Blue Wire
7/2/24