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was hardly an expert at wrestling. Which translates to, I had a
lot to learn. I like to know what I’m doing, and Vince and I
would be picking wrestlers to represent us in the ring.
After much research and consideration, I chose Bobby Lash-
ley, and Vince chose Umaga, both top wrestlers. We had a press
conference in Trump Tower a few days before the match, and
during the conference, things got a little rough. Vince was
taunting me so I belted him, and the next thing we knew Vince
was on the floor. My bodyguard jumped out, our wrestlers went
on the alert, but we saved the real fighting for the ring. Vince
and I had been friends before, but this friendly competition was
becoming something else.
The wrestling event set records and was featured in the New
York Times in a major article. This was big time, and the buzz
ran the gamut from die-hard fans who showed up in person to
millions watching pay-per-view out of curiosity. What was
Donald Trump doing now? Would he really risk getting his
head shaved?
I have to admit, there were a few moments when I asked
myself the same questions. What was I doing? What was I doing
it for? Would the risk be worth it? I stood a very good chance of
having my head shaved in public with millions of people watch-
ing, some no doubt gleefully. Well, I realized I liked the chal-
lenge. I didn’t have to get into the ring, but it was still a match.
The Battle of the Billionaires is how it was billed, in fact. Vince
McMahon is an amazing guy and has been a successful business-
man. Because he’s an expert in wrestling, I had a few doubts
about my ability to choose the right wrestler who would help me
see this through triumphantly.
As the buzz increased, I knew there was no turning back. I’d
either win or lose. It became that simple. I liked the adrenalin
rush that this caused—it was exciting, and I realized I was hav-
ing a great time. You’ve got to love what you’re doing, as you’ve

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