To the fans, yeah. To his co workers he was lazy, selfish and wouldn't even bother to learn his craft requiring every other wrestler to carry him in the ring.
That’s the established “inside scoop”, sure.
I think differently.
He was always an outsider. At no time was he welcomed as a member of the fraternity. He was not a partier, nor was he anyone’s property.
I’d argue he “carried”, at least in large part, the federation during an era of its rising, but fragile, profile.
The enormity of the responsibility thrust onto his shoulders after he’d only been a pro wrestler a few short years is unimaginable.
He “fell” into the business and worked it in the ways in which he was capable.
We could argue this all day and all night.
Not interested (although I value and respect your opinions).
Warrior was, and shall forever be, misunderstood. In ways he did himself no favours.
When all is said, however, he was his own man.
He has my respect.
