leg-end/ Noun
One that inspires legends or achieves legendary fame.
It seems that the phrase "Legend" gets thrown around quite a lot. By looking at the definition we can see how it could fit such a broad spectrum in life. If this is the only criteria we have then I might be considered a legend myself. I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A LEGEND. That is for those of you who might twist my words but it does prove my point. There are too many people that could fall under this definition, we need a more concise definition.
When I think of legends in professional wrestling, I think Ric Flair, Lou Thesz, Harley Race. Men that can lay legitimate claim to being the best of the best in their eras. Even guys that had the world of professional wrestling in the palm of their hands at a moment of time. Legends aren't guys that call themselves legends just because they worked during a boom in the business when the boom had nothing to do with them.
Some might make an argument that its all about money. Who ever made the most has the most right to claim legendary status. I think if we actually had a 100% accurate number on who made money in this business, everyone would be surprised who surpasses who. I personally don't want the balance the weight of this word on a scale vs how much money was in someones bank account. I think the word should be more revered with prestige.
I guess the word legend will always have an uncertain list of criteria. Its more the eye of the beholder. If you feel someone is a legend, then describing them as such is your prerogative. Just remember putting anyone on a pedestal is just asking for a let down. They maybe a legend in your eyes but at the end of the day they are just people with fallible qualities, like you and I. Its when they themselves believe they are better than the majority, whispering in someones ear or yelling it from the rooftops.. "I'm a Legend!" that's when they've lost touch with who they really are. They are not a legend but a douche, I promise.
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