Boy Meets World Star Says Vader Complimented His Wrestling Skills
Will Friedle says that wrestling legend Big Van Vader commented on how well he handled himself during their iconic match onBoy Meets World. Friedle starred alongside Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel, and Rider Strong throughout all seven seasons of the beloved sitcom. Boy Meets World follows the life and misadventures of the Matthews brothers, Cory (Savage) and Eric (Friedle). The television series first debuted on ABC in 1993 as part of their primetime programming known as TGIF.
Each show typically involves some type of comedic mishap that ultimately leads to a life lesson. One such incident happened in an episode during Boy Meets World season 2 when Cory decides to make a name for himself in high school by joining the wrestling team. However, once Cory defeats his opponent for a spot on the team, he is relentlessly bullied and coerced into an unsanctioned rematch. Prior to the fight, Cory is warned by his opponent’s father, played by Vader, that if he won he’d have to fight him as well.
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A tag team match ensues, and Eric is unknowingly pitted against Vader in the ring. As expected, the enormous, professional wrestler easily handles his young challenger before Mr. Feeny steps in and stops the fight. The scene served as one of the most memorable moments in the early seasons of Boy Meets World, leaving a personal impact of Friedle as well. In a recent interview with ComingSoon, Friedle recalls his fight with Vader and says the wrestling legend actually complimented him on his moves. Read about their conversation below.
«He gave me a wonderful compliment one day when we were rehearsing and he lifts me up, benches me twice, and then throws me over
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