Ask Cael: 2Questions. whats the most painful wrestling move you ever inflicted on somebody? By the way i think im heading to your camp this summer. Mr. Sanderson: Your opinion of Kurt Angle/ Do amateur wtrestlers mock him / condemn him for selling out [becoming pro]t?

Story Published Thursday, April 9th, 2009

name: Matt
question: whats the most painful wrestling move you ever inflicted on somebody? By the way i think im heading to your camp this summer

Now that is a good question. I have this new move that I do in practice that really hurts. I called it the triple toe to eye fajita casserole. It works like a charm on Varner. He enjoys pain so it is a win-win.

I hope to see you this summer. Our camps are top notch. Remind me at camp that you sent me this question and I’ll be happy to demonstrate on you. jk

name: George Avgeris
question: Mr. Sanderson: Your opinion of Kurt Angle/ Do amateur wtrestlers mock him / condemn him for selling out [becoming pro]t?

No I think the great majority of amatuer wrestlers are very happy for Kurt Angle and the success he’s having in pro wrestling. Everyone knows that pro wrestling is nothing like “real” wrestling and is simply entertainment. I dont think real wrestling and pro wrestling really compete with each other. I see the two as apples and oranges. The problem I have with pro wrestling is the sleazy approach and direction it seems to be taking. That can’t be good for real wrestling in any way.
I think it’s a good thing that wrestling gold medalists can take their success and use it to jump into a career of their choice. Everyone has to make a living. I remember Kurt Angle saying after he won the Olympics that he wanted to be an actor. He is living his dream career and I cant fault him for that.

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