Billy Gunn Doesn’t Understand Why He’s Still a ‘Hot Commodity’

– During a recent appearance on Captain’s Corner, Billy Gunn discussed his newfound popularity as the manager of The Acclaimed in AEW. Below are some highlights (via WrestlingInc.com):

Billy Gunn on how popular he’s become in AEW: “I have no earthly idea why I’m still a hot commodity. I should be playing golf somewhere and retired.” When sons Austin and Colten turned on their father, and in doing so effectively broke up the Gunn Club as fans knew it, Caster and Bowens came to his aid. The rest, as the saying goes, is history. In the months since, The Acclaimed have gone on to secure the AEW World Tag Team Championship with Gunn by their side. All the while, the veteran’s popularity has continued to soar, with AEW fans across the country singing “Oh, Scissor me, Daddy.” So while his days of running around with D-Generation X may be over, Gunn’s love and appreciation for the fans has yet to waver — and he’s savoring every moment.

On the fans and how he’s just having fun now: “If there’s one thing that’s constant it’s the fans. Whether you like me or don’t like me, they’ve always been there. My rollercoaster of life has peaked out, I’m having a blast. I’m having a lot of fun with Max and Anthony; they’re good kids. My career doesn’t get better, it can end today and I’ll be fine. At this stage of my life I’m just having fun, and that’s what I need to do. I’ve done the hard part.”