Paul London RESPONDS to Bruce Prichard

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Bruce Pritchard discusses the potential of wrestlers like Brian Kendrick, Paul London, Kid Kash, and Jamie Noble in the 2024 wrestling era. He believes they would have been huge stars given their talents. The speaker reflects on their careers, the politics within the wrestling industry, and the importance of kindness and genuine compliments. They also mention the support they received from figures like Pat Harrison and Ricky Steamboat, and share anecdotes from their time in the ring.

Takeaways

• 🤼 Bruce Pritchard discussed the potential of several wrestlers including Brian Kendrick, Paul London, Kid Kash, and Jamie Noble, suggesting they could have been bigger stars in the 2024 era.
• 🏆 Bruce Pritchard believes that Brian Kendrick's talent was so great that, with additional height and weight, he could have been a world champion.
• 🌟 The speaker highly praises the talents of Paul London, Kid Kash, and Jamie Noble, asserting that they would be huge stars if they were to perform in the 2024 era.
• 🤔 The speaker reflects on their own experience with Bruce Pritchard, noting a lack of personal praise and a memorable comment about their gear smelling.
• 🎙️ Bruce Pritchard has been known to be hard to read, with the speaker never receiving direct praise from him, except for criticism about their gear.
• 📻 The speaker mentions that Bruce Pritchard and Ian Conrad did a podcast together, where Bruce made similar comments about the speaker's work ethic and attitude.
• 😕 The speaker expresses confusion over Bruce Pritchard's podcast comments about them being aloof and disinterested, countering that they were deeply committed.
• 🤝 The speaker values genuine work and effort over 'kiss-ass politics' and empty compliments, believing that good work should speak for itself.
• 🧩 The speaker describes the WWE locker room as a place of high stakes, pressure, deception, lies, politics, and nepotism, likening it to walking on broken eggshells.
• 🚀 The speaker reminisces about their naive excitement upon joining WWE at 23, comparing it to reaching a promised land of success.
• 📚 The speaker plans to write a book, humorously describing it as a flipbook with 90% pictures and 10% story, including a memorable photo with Ricky Steamboat.

Q & A

Who was Bruce Pritchard discussing in the video?

Bruce Pritchard was discussing Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Kid Kash, and Jamie Noble.

What does the speaker believe about the potential of Brian Kendrick if he had different physical attributes?

The speaker believes that if Brian Kendrick had six more inches in height and another 50 pounds, he would have been a world champion due to his talent.

What does the speaker think about the talent of Paul London?

The speaker considers Paul London to be a great talent who could do it all, but unfortunately, he wasn't the biggest guy in the world.

What is the speaker's opinion on Kid Kash and Jamie Noble?

The speaker considers Kid Kash and Jamie Noble to be awesome talents and believes they would have been huge stars in the 2024 era.

What kind of feedback did the speaker receive from Bruce Pritchard in person?

The speaker never received any praises from Bruce Pritchard in person, and the longest conversation they had was about the speaker's gear smelling.

What does the speaker think about the work ethic of Bruce Pritchard?

The speaker believes that Bruce Pritchard is a hard person to read and that he never got any praises from him, but acknowledges that Bruce has done a podcast where he said similar things.

What is the speaker's view on the importance of kindness in the workplace?

The speaker believes that kindness costs nothing and is important, especially in a high-stakes environment like WWE, where people's nerves are exposed.

What does the speaker describe the atmosphere in the WWE locker room as?

The speaker describes the atmosphere as walking on broken eggshells, indicating a high-pressure and politically charged environment.

Who are some people the speaker believes might have been pushing for them as Champions?

The speaker mentions Pat Harrison, Tony G, Steve K, Dean AR, Michael Hayes, and Ricky Steamboat as possible supporters in management or the booking committee.

What does the speaker plan to include in their book?

The speaker plans to include 90% pictures and 10% story in their book, making it a flip book with candid moments, including a photo taken by Ricky Steamboat.

What is the speaker's view on success in the context of their career?

The speaker believes that success is fleeting and that relying solely on it can lead to a Swiss cheese life, emphasizing the importance of a more grounded approach.

Outlines

00:00

🤼‍♂️ Reflections on Wrestling Stardom and Talent Recognition

The speaker discusses the talents of Bruce Pritchard, Kendrick, Kid Kash, and Jamie Noble, speculating how they might have been even bigger stars in the 2024 era. They highlight the skills of Brian Kendrick and Paul London, noting that physical stature might have been a barrier to their championship success. The speaker also touches on the importance of genuine work ethic and talent over political maneuvering in the wrestling industry. Bruce Pritchard's podcast with Ian Conrad is mentioned, where Bruce's comments on the speaker's aloofness and lack of interest are contrasted with the speaker's dedication and commitment to his craft. The conversation ends with a critique of the industry's high-stakes environment, where kindness and recognition are often overshadowed by politics and deception.

05:04

🏆 Navigating the Complexities of Success in Wrestling

This paragraph delves into the speaker's early career in wrestling, reflecting on the naivety of viewing success as a permanent state. They acknowledge the fleeting nature of success, as famously noted by Napoleon, and the importance of not solely relying on it. The speaker expresses gratitude for the recognition received from others and discusses the support they received during their title run, mentioning several individuals who may have advocated for them behind the scenes. The paragraph concludes with a humorous anecdote about a candid photo taken with wrestling legend Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat, capturing a moment of pride before losing a championship title.

10:06

📸 Candid Moments and the Legacy of Wrestling Memories

The final paragraph captures a light-hearted moment with music and laughter, suggesting a break in the conversation or a transition in the video. The speaker reminisces about a memorable photo taken by Ricky Steamboat, which will be featured in a future book. They describe the book as a mix of pictures and a brief narrative, emphasizing the visual storytelling aspect. The anecdote serves as a testament to the camaraderie and shared experiences within the wrestling community.

Keywords

💡Bruce Pritchard

Bruce Pritchard, also known as Brother Devon, is a professional wrestler and commentator. In the script, he is mentioned as discussing the potential of other wrestlers like Kendrick and Kid Kash. His role is to provide an expert opinion on the talents within the wrestling industry, highlighting the theme of recognizing and discussing wrestling talent.

💡Kendrick

Kendrick refers to Brian Kendrick, a professional wrestler known for his technical skills and storytelling abilities in the ring. The script suggests that if he had different physical attributes, he could have been a world champion, emphasizing the theme of physical limitations versus talent in wrestling.

💡Paul London

Paul London is a professional wrestler mentioned in the script as having great talent but not achieving the level of stardom that his abilities might have warranted. This keyword is part of the broader theme of wrestling potential and the factors that influence a wrestler's success.

💡Kid Kash

Kid Kash is another wrestler mentioned in the script, who, along with Jamie Noble, is considered to have been talented but not having reached the heights of stardom they could have in a different era. This reflects on the theme of wrestling careers and the timing of success.

💡Jamie Noble

Jamie Noble is a professional wrestler and trainer. In the script, he is grouped with Kid Kash as someone who had the talent to be a big star but didn't quite make it, contributing to the discussion of talent recognition and career trajectories in wrestling.

💡WWE locker room

The term 'WWE locker room' refers to the backstage area where wrestlers prepare for their matches. In the script, it is used metaphorically to describe the high-stakes, high-pressure environment of professional wrestling, where politics and personal relationships can play a significant role.

💡Kindness

Kindness is highlighted in the script as an important aspect of human interaction, especially in a high-pressure environment like wrestling. It is presented as a cost-free way to improve relationships and morale, contrasting with the often harsh realities of the wrestling business.

💡Nepotism

Nepotism is the practice of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. In the wrestling context of the script, it is implied as one of the factors that can influence success, alongside talent and hard work, and is part of the broader theme of fairness in the industry.

💡Tag team champions

Tag team champions are wrestlers who compete and win championships as a pair. In the script, the speaker reflects on their time as tag team champions, which is part of the narrative of wrestling success and the recognition of their talent.

💡Ricky Steamboat

Ricky Steamboat is a legendary professional wrestler and trainer. In the script, he is mentioned as having taken a candid picture with the speaker when he was about to lose his Cruiserweight title, illustrating the personal and supportive side of the wrestling community.

💡Cruiserweight title

The Cruiserweight title is a championship in professional wrestling for lighter weight competitors. In the script, the speaker reminisces about holding this title and the bittersweet moment of having to drop it, which ties into the theme of wrestling achievements and the transient nature of success.

Highlights

Bruce Pritchard discusses the potential of Brian Kendrick, Paul London, Kid Kash, and Jamie Noble in the wrestling industry.

Believes that Brian Kendrick could have been a world champion with more height and weight.

Praises the talents of Paul London and his ability to do it all in wrestling.

Reflects on the challenges faced by smaller wrestlers like Kid Kash and Jamie Noble.

Opinion that talents like these would be huge stars in the 2024 wrestling era.

The speaker never received praises from Bruce Pritchard, only criticism about his gear.

Bruce Pritchard's podcast comments about the speaker being aloof and disinterested.

The speaker's commitment to wrestling and disdain for 'kiss-ass politics'.

The importance of work speaking for itself rather than empty compliments.

The high-stakes environment of WWE and the constant presence of politics and deception.

The naivety of entering the wrestling business at a young age and the reality of the industry.

The fleeting nature of success as quoted by Napoleon and its impact on life.

Conrad's acknowledgment of the speaker's long title run and excellence in tag teams.

Discussion about who might have been pushing for the speaker in management or the booking committee.

Mention of Pat Harrison, Tony G, and Steve K as potential supporters of the speaker.

The candid moment with Ricky Steamboat and the memorable picture taken.

The idea of writing a book in crayon with a focus on pictures and a flip-book style.

Transcripts

play so Bruce Pritchard was talking

about you and Kendrick and also kid cash

and Jamie Noble so um hear what he says

anyway so let me know if you can hear it

fine like a that might be ahead of it

time Paul London and Brian Kendrick kid

cash and Jamie Noble do you think those

guys would be bigger stars in the 2024

era absolutely yeah absolutely uh

tremendous tremendous talents man you

know you take a guy like Brian Kendrick

and if Brian Kendrick had six more

inches in height and another 50 pounds

on him he would have been the world

champion nobody could stop him um his

his work

believable his selling was great and it

was it was like

um just un un believable Talent you know

same thing with Paul London uh great

talent you know to do it all and

unfortunately they weren't the biggest

guys in the world look on the other side

kid cash and Jamie Noble awesome awesome

talents man uh and I think that

again take those talents as they were

then in 2024 they would be huge huge

stars and that's nice of

them um yeah nice I mean Bruce is a hard

guy to read to be honest with you I

never got I mean I never

uh I never got any Praises from him

ever when you know in

person um I think one of the longest

conversations we ever had where

he he told me my gear smelled and I

should wash it or I was going to get

heat um I me I just don't you know what

I mean like I don't

but then he had done a podcast I know he

does podcast with u con is it uh not con

Conrad yeah who who I like Conrad a lot

Ian Conrad's always been very very uh

polite very kind uh in regards to my

work and uh I you know I hope I can meet

him and talk with him sometime and hang

out um because he's always just been

very uh very

fair but they did a podcast a while back

where Bruce

was saying similar stuff but he was

really harping on me being aloof and

that I didn't care and that I was

disinterested and all this stuff and it

was just

like y'all didn't have a more committed

guy than me that I could think of that

you know wanted to go about it what I

saw is kind of the right way not by you

know rubbing shoulders with people and

complimenting them you know empty

compliments

and that stuff you just kind

of sadle up to like Kiss Ass politics

[ __ ] like if the work is as good as he

just said it

was that's what I was going off of

was the work the work speaks for

itself and you don't have anyone better

I mean that's honestly why we had the

bells for so long they just didn't have

anyone better they didn't like us they

didn't praise us not that we were like

hoping for that but like some indication

that

you're you know doing your job or

exceeding expectation like some you know

for anyone out there anyone who's had a

job it it doesn't kindness costs nothing

kindness honestly it it costs

nothing and we're in such a you

know like everything's just very

um I don't know if the I don't want to

say that's not

sensitive

um everyone's nerves are

exposed and walking on glasses the well

walking on broken eggshells is the

common phrase to describe WWE locker

room walking on X shells it was I'd like

to hope that it wasn't like that

wouldn't be so much like that

now um but it's hard to think that it

wouldn't

be when everything has such high stakes

you know and so much money behind

it you know there will always be

pressure always there will always

be uh deception there will always be

lies and there will always be politics

and there will always be you know

nepotism there will always be just all

this stuff and that's that's that's the

business that's the business you know

so when people have a clearer idea of

that especially going in I think they're

they're definitely more you know more

suited to to navigate through

it um where you know when I got there at

23 it just felt like such an

accomplishment just to get there that

uh I really allowed that that fantasy to

kind of wash over my my sense of I don't

want to say my sense of judgment but

just just very naive ah man I just broke

my [ __ ] pen um

very hoping that

we're all in the promised land like why

can't like we we're all we're all

winning here we're all we've all made it

we're all successful like yeah raw here

you know what I mean like but

that's as I would find is that's not

enough that's not enough you know

success you know I think Napoleon was

quoted success is very fleeting you know

it's success is

fleeting and when that's what you put

all your stock

into uh it can it can end up in a bit of

a Swiss cheese live you know and

you're it's a tough thing to navigate uh

it can

be you know so very grateful very kind

interview that's nice for them to say

that's cool we worked hard with those

guys yeah Conrad went on the say and I'm

paraphrasing them but because you did

have such a long title run obviously for

tag teams us were the best there but he

asked Bruce if there was anyone who was

pushing for us in I guess management or

in the booking committee and he said um

he said of course there was people

pushing for him because it's one of the

re one of the reasons why were Champions

um who do you think he might possibly be

referring to who who did you get the

feeling was pushing for you as

Champions pat pat Harrison's always

huge

um champion of ours Tony

Gia Steve

K

Dean

AR I think Mike retunda

doesn't I don't know if he's actually a

real

person

um like

zero just Z zero

emotion right like

just

IRS IRS is the most charismatic you'd

ever seen him I mean like yeah I don't I

mean I got along fine with Mike but

just

nothing nothing like no no hint of

opinion no hint of flavor

no no

nothing right

uh but uh who

else maybe after Michael Hayes saw us in

the shower he might have been a a

champion of ours

for for a short short hot

minute um trying of think of who else I

mean Steamboat absolutely one of my

favorite pictures yeah when I

eventually write my

book in

crayon uh will be uh you know it'll be

90% pictures and 10%

story it just be a flip

book that sounds like an awesome book to

make yeah right why not it'll be a popup

book uh but one of the pictures I'll

post in that is a candid that I took

when I the day I dropped the title The

Cruiserweight title on

velocity uh was Ricky Steamboat and he

was

like did you get a picture with the belt

I like what do you mean he's like you're

gonna want another picture with the BT I

was like okay and there's a picture in

the locker room and I'm in my gear with

my tassels on my legs and I'm holding

the cruiserweight title trying to look

like a proud Champion knowing that I'm

about to lose the damn thing and he's

taking a picture with a with a

disposable windup camera that I had and

so I have a couple pictures uh so I'll

credit him on the photos photo by Ricky

by Richard Blood by Ricky Richard steam

Bel yeah

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