The Godfather: Wrestlers Today Don’t Have The Creativity That We Did, They’re More Concerned About How Many Instagram Followers They Have

The Godfather spoke about the current WWE locker room.

Things have changed a lot since the Attitude Era, with many wrestlers drawing comparisons between wrestlers from the past vs. today.

Speaking with Sportshadow Wrestling, The Godfather was asked to share his thoughts regarding the state of the locker room today compared to the past.

“I don’t hate on anything, bro. I mean, it’s a different time. It’s different people. It’s different management. It’s a different era. So things are different. The wrestlers, as far as I see, don’t have the creativity that we did. One thing about me, I was never scripted. As Godfather, I might have to mention a town, an event, but I would never be scripted. I don’t know if they still have that. Last time I was there, I was amazed because it’s so much different in the locker room and stuff. It’s so much different. It’s more business now. When I was there… Everybody was, it was a bunch of friends and buddies. It was the guys that hung out together. Now it’s more of a business.” 

Later, Godfather says wrestlers today are more worried about their social media followers than about wrestling.

“The guys are more concerned about how many Instagram followers or TikTok followers they have than what they actually do. So it’s a different business. I tell people, ‘You want to become a wrestler now? Get a million followers. They’ll put you in there right away.’” 

The host notes that in recent times, many YouTubers have transitioned into pro-wrestling. Godfather says he isn’t upset with anyone for making money.

“I ain’t mad at them, bro. I’m not mad at anybody for making money. People hated on me when I came in as Papa Shango. They thought I was going to be the end of wrestling, you know? So I ain’t mad at nobody. God bless them. I hope they’re all making money.”

Elsewhere in the interview, The Godfather commented on his bond with The Undertaker. Fans can read his comments here.

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