Actor Chris Bauer praises MJF’s wrestling skills, chooses to remain a distant fan to preserve emotional connection

Chris Bauer, a veteran actor known for his roles in popular TV shows, has recently developed a passion for professional wrestling after portraying Wild Bill Hancock in the series “Heels.” In a recent interview on “Busted Open Radio,” Bauer expressed his admiration for the wrestling world, particularly praising former AEW World Champion MJF.

Bauer was particularly impressed with MJF’s performance skills, comparing them to the spontaneity and physical manifestation of choices in acting. He described MJF’s presence in the ring as mind-blowing and humbling, acknowledging that he couldn’t replicate such performances himself. Despite his newfound fandom, Bauer revealed that he prefers to maintain his emotional connection to wrestling by not meeting the performers in person, especially someone like MJF with his villainous persona.

The actor emphasized his desire to remain a fan, experiencing wrestling from a distance and preserving the sense of fear and emotional engagement it provides. Bauer views wrestling as a unique and mysterious world that offers catharsis, and he wants to honor the performers’ work by maintaining his perspective as an audience member.

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