Billy Gunn Says Modern Wrestling Has Become “All About Moves”

Billy Gunn didn’t hold back when discussing what he believes is the biggest difference between today’s wrestling and the era that built his career.

While speaking with Chris Van Vliet, the veteran star shared his thoughts on how the industry has evolved over the last 30 years. When asked directly what stands out the most, Gunn delivered a blunt assessment of the modern style.

“Oh god. This is where I get laced. This is where I get — I feel it's all about moves now. I feel it's just moves.”

He explained that, in his view, many matches today prioritize flashy offense instead of structure and storytelling — something he believes was a core strength of wrestling in the past.

“Chris, you want to learn how to wrestle? Okay, I'm going to show you a bunch of moves. Okay, we have a show tonight. You want to go work it? Sure. And you just — so what are you going to do? You're going to do everything I taught you.”

Gunn continued by saying that the lack of structure is what stands out most when he watches modern matches.

“There's no structure to it. There's no sense to it. There's nothing. You're just doing all the moves that I taught you how to do in however long we have.”

His comments tap into a long-running debate between generations of wrestlers. Many veterans have argued that storytelling psychology once mattered more than athletic spectacle, while newer talent often lean into fast-paced, high-impact action.

Still, Gunn didn’t frame his remarks as bitterness — instead, they came across as concern about how the business continues to evolve.

Do you agree with Billy Gunn’s take on modern wrestling, or do you think today’s style is better than ever? Sound off in the comments and share your opinion.