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Originally Posted by Wild GM
Yes and no - he knew it was a work, but the emotion and outrage he would show was at times very real. He didn't like the extreme violence of pro wrestling. He liked the athleticism and the aggression - but there was a line, that when crossed, that caused him to hate it.
But what a guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife a few times - and he was one of those rare people that exceeds your expectations when you get to meet them.
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IIRC this was the match that brought Stampede Wrestling to an end. Fans started fighting with one another after the match and a woman got trampled in the melee. Whalen ends up quitting.