Accepting Criticism II

I just wanted to touch on this topic just a little bit more and then I’m done with it.  I wanted to give you all a chance to see what “Riverkings Things” (blog) had to say in response to “Accepting Criticism“.

I don’t think I took the criticism in a negative light.  I took it more in a fun-type of light, instead.  On one on hand, I do like to hear feedback on how I do my job whether it’s in the ring or on the ice.  On the other hand, there’s certain things that I must overlook and not really put over.  This is one of those things.  If someone’s offended by me not wearing sleeves – there’s obviously something wrong with that person… not me.  If someone thinks it’s vulgar for me to be sleeveless – whether it’s Riverkings management or even the fans – there’s something seriously wrong.  The last time I checked, they didn’t kick folks out of the arena for wearing tank tops.

But I digress.  I just think it’s a matter of “taste in clothing.”  I’m a rockstar in every aspect of the word.  From the shades, to the vests, to the GUNS, all the way to the attitude itself.  If you don’t GET the gimmick, then you’re probably not going to LIKE the gimmick.

Here’s a quote directly from their blog:

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After my post on “Horrible, Horrible Opinions“, I can’t help but to have a different outlook on what you readers like.  I don’t want to bash your opinions on other wrestlers or why you like to see them perform… but you blew me away by some of the comments.  It wasn’t just one comment – there were several comments that confused me.

What do you like in a wrestler?  Do you like the fact that he’s in shape?  That he actually LOOKS like a wrestler?  Or does that not matter at all?  Do you like a guy that makes the crowd pop… even if that guy can’t wrestle?  Based on some of the comments, I’m seeing a totally different list of wrestlers being mentioned than I thought I’d see.  Some of the people mentioned in your lists… well, I see the complete opposite in them than you do.

I’m trying to figure out if it’s just because you’re used to seeing those guys wrestle… and they’re the best in that particular company.  Or if you’ve seen several different independent shows and you STILL think those guys are great.  It’s really odd to me when you ask someone who their favorite wrestler is and their response is Kung Fu-Naki instead of Randy Orton.  I’m getting the feeling you’re answering my question similar to that example.