Losing to the Renegade
Arn Anderson is perhaps the most famous NWA World Television Champion of all time. His multiple runs with the title include victories over such luminaries as The Great Muta and Dr. Death Steve Williams.
Hulk Hogan introduced a new ally via showing his silhouette on television. When fans saw the crazy hair and arm tassels, they assumed it was the Ultimate Warrior, especially after Hogan called the man his 'ultimate surprise.'
Unfortunately, that surprise turned out to be the Renegade, a ripoff/homage of the Ultimate Warrior. Fans weren't fooled, and in an attempt to make Renegade relevant Arn was ordered to drop the Television title to him at The Great American Bash.
Despite Renegade's raw athletic ability, he was a total dud in the ring, and Anderson struggled to get a decent match out of such a green opponent. In fact, the match actually went past the ten-minute time limit TV title matches are supposed to have because Arn didn't want to end the match until he'd gotten a decent performance out of Renegade.
When he's asked about his career, Arn says he'd do it all over again the same way, with one difference;
"Maybe I wouldn't have jobbed to the Renegade..."
There you have it; Arn Anderson's one career regret. Thanks for the memories, Arn!
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