The weird thing about meeting someone you look up to is when they come across as normal. When I met Brock Lesnar it was just a line at an autograph booth, quick and impersonal. When I met Chael it was a personalized experience and cool as fuck. He did go into character a couple times and it was surreal.
And you feel weird watching them fight. They treated you like a friend, so now seeing them fight someone else is a new feeling
You have someone still involved post retirement. Organizing Submission Underground, posting Youtube videos, and working for ESPN. He's made it, and sometimes he gives back. Chael would be awesome to have a drink with
