There's a lot of gimmick infringement out there, but that's cool. It's a compliment. But it all started right when I first came into the Garden. I came down to 'Eye of the Tiger' and when I hit the ring with the Sheik, I just put my hand up to my ear by accident, and the crowd got louder. I was like 'Oh, that works.'

Summary

This quote highlights the unintentional origin and significance of a famous wrestling gesture associated with a wrestler entering the ring. The speaker had initially made a simple gesture of putting their hand up to their ear by accident, but the crowd's enthusiastic response made them realize that it worked as a way to engage and excite the audience. This anecdote demonstrates that even small, spontaneous actions can create a lasting impact and become trademark elements of a performer's persona. The speaker also expresses a lighthearted attitude towards others imitating their gesture, considering it a form of flattery.

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