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"AMERICAN NIGHTMARE: Sgt. Slaughter's Brutal Confession - WWF or G.I. Joe?

"AMERICAN NIGHTMARE: Sgt. Slaughter's Brutal Confession - WWF or G.I. Joe?

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ASK ALEXA TO PLAY WRESTLING SHOOT INTERVIEWS SEASON 15 EPISODE 37
EXPLOSIVE. CONTROVERSIAL. CAREER-DEFINING. Sgt. Slaughter tears down the walls of kayfabe in this devastating Jim & Sam interview that exposes the brutal reality behind wrestling's most polarizing transformation. From decorated war hero to America's most despised villain, The Sarge reveals the shocking personal cost of becoming wrestling's ultimate heel.

Discover the untold story of how Slaughter's post-Vietnam struggles nearly destroyed his wrestling career before launching him into superstardom. For the first time ever, he opens up about the death threats, the real-life danger, and the psychological warfare that came with portraying an Iraqi sympathizer during the Gulf War era. This isn't just wrestling history – this is American history told through the eyes of a man who lived both sides of patriotism.
But the bombshells don't stop there. Slaughter drops never-before-heard stories about his legendary encounters with Andre the Giant, revealing the gentle giant's hidden vulnerabilities and the backstage moments that defined their incredible friendship. From Andre's secret fears to their hilarious road adventures, these intimate revelations paint a completely different picture of wrestling's most mythical figure.
Warning: This interview contains career-altering confessions about wrestling's golden era, shocking truths about the military-entertainment complex, and emotional revelations that will forever change how you view both American heroes and wrestling legends.

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