AEW veteran Billy Gunn might be over 60, but hes not hanging up the boots just yet.
During an appearance on Fuel & Flex, the WWE Hall of Famer opened up about what drives him to stay in the ringand what keeps him away from certain opponents. Gunn admitted that the physical toll of wrestling for over three decades is catching up with him, particularly his hips.
His biggest concern isnt about staying relevantits about avoiding injury that could keep him away from the gym.
Though he admits his in-ring style is more nostalgia-based now, Gunn insists hes still particular about who he wrestlesand isnt shy about turning down bad ideas from inexperienced talent.
For Gunn, its about being smart and not doing crazy things just to prove something. Hes more focused on delivering for fans who grew up with him than trying to keep up with the current generations risks.
Billy Gunn isnt trying to be the flashiest guy in the ring anymorehes just trying to be the smartest. And at this stage in his career, hes earned the right to call his own shots.
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