On the latest episode of “The ARN Show,” wrestling legend Arn Anderson discussed a crucial aspect of a wrestler’s gear – knee pads. Offering valuable advice to young wrestlers, Anderson emphasized the importance of wearing knee pads from the very beginning of their careers for both protection and longevity. Pointing out examples of legendary wrestlers who faced challenges due to not wearing knee pads, Anderson said,
“You may look through history to see at what point it happened. But if you noticed [Gene] Kinski, if you noticed [Steve] Austin, one thing that was missing: knee pads. Young guys that don’t wear knee pads, that don’t feel they need ’em or don’t want ’em or whatever, is a big mistake. I would advise every young wrestler, male or female, from the first time you step in a ring: knee pads are essential for longevity and protecting you. It just is. And you know, as you look at Steve further in his career, he ended up with a knee brace on both knees. And if you went back and asked him, ‘Would you have probably worn knee pads early in your career from day one if you knew that was gonna be the case later on?’ I bet you he’d tell you that, ‘Yep, that was a mistake’… Well, it’s just like wrestling boots. Guys that wrestle in high-top tennis shoes and that stuff. I’m just saying they are inviting a broken ankle, torn Achilles. Wrestling boots are there for a reason. Lace ’em up tight, and they will protect you. Same thing with knee pads.”
