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Mr. T: I Pity The Fool, But Never The Ring!
12 Sep
Summary
- Mr. T recounts his unexpected journey into professional wrestling.
- He was convinced to join the ring by Hulk Hogan in the early 1980s.
- WrestleMania appearance was a blessing, helping him inspire children.
In Netflix's "Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool," the 74-year-old entertainer, Mr. T, shares his unexpected path to professional wrestling fame. He never imagined himself in a wrestling ring, despite high school wrestling experience, until connecting with Hulk Hogan in the early 1980s. Hogan persuaded him to participate in a significant match in March 1985.
Mr. T explained to PEOPLE that professional wrestling differed from high school. He noted that while others saw him as just a celebrity, his prior work as a bodyguard and his martial arts skills allowed him to defend himself.
His participation in the first WrestleMania, which included his role model Muhammad Ali as a guest judge, was a surreal experience. Mr. T described it as a "wild" and "amazing" moment, especially being in the main event.
He considers his wrestling career and relationship with WWE a significant blessing. Mr. T emphasizes how this platform enabled him to visit children in hospitals, offer them hope, and share his own story of overcoming poverty and welfare to achieve success.
