--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The cool thing is, when we first did our…" description: "\"The cool thing is, when we first did our joint Ring Of Honour-New Japanies Wrestlers, I think that definitely existed. I think the ROH guys were like, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bb/adam-cole-3599_america_the-cool-thing-is-when-we-first-did-our_757151.jpg" --- # The cool thing is, when we first did our joint Ring Of… ![“The cool thing is, when we first did our joint Ring Of Honour-New Japanies Wrestlers, I think that definitely existed. I think the ROH guys were like, "we can't let these New Japan guys outshine us" the new japan guys were ready to make a statement as it was this really big event in America. But…” quote by Adam Cole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bb/adam-cole-3599_america_the-cool-thing-is-when-we-first-did-our_757151.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bb/adam-cole-3599_america_the-cool-thing-is-when-we-first-did-our_757151.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bb/adam-cole-3599_america_the-cool-thing-is-when-we-first-did-our_757151.jpg) > “The cool thing is, when we first did our joint Ring Of Honour-New Japanies Wrestlers, I think that definitely existed. I think the ROH guys were like, "we can't let these New Japan guys outshine us" the new japan guys were ready to make a statement as it was this really big event in America. But the cool thing about this relationship is we've literally become a family now. A lot of us are friends with each. We obviously respect each other.” [Adam Cole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/adam-cole/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Collaboration can turn rivals into a supportive community, fostering respect and friendship. **In simple terms:** Rivals can become friends through teamwork. Key Takeaway Build supportive networks with former competitors. Themes teamwork respect community Mood enthusiastic hopeful Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - team building - sports events - career transitions Key Concepts sports psychology organizational behavior Questions to Reflect On - How can you turn competition into collaboration? - What benefits arise from respectful rivalries? 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