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TV Host John Wilson Encounters “Proud” Fitness Trainer Of 9/11 Hijacker: “They Were Committed, That’s What I Liked About It”

by Greg Patuto Published on Aug 14, 2023

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‘How To With John Wilson’ experienced a shocking interview from a man who trained a hijacker involved with 9/11.

September 11, 2001 is remembered as one of the worst days in American history. Television host John Wilson encountered a fitness trainer with at a bodybuilding competition that shared shocking words about the disastrous day. The man claims that he trained a hijacker that had a part in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and was “proud” because of the commitment.

The show entitled How To With John Wilson is exactly how it sounds. Wilson is a filmmaker who has filmed his journey around New York City interacting with others and sharing his advice on different topics. Wilson, who has made 15 episodes over the course of three seasons, helping others while also going through personal issues of his own.

Of course, this unscripted action can lead to unpredictable and even dark results. That was seen recently when Wilson attended a bodybuilding show that was a tribute to 9/11.

 

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John Wilson Shares Shocking Interview With Trainer

In his most recent episode, John Wilson’s theme was how to workout. He goes to a Planet Fitness and encounters many interesting people across the way. After his trip to the gym, he wants to see the final result so Wilson seeks out those who have dedicated their lives to fitness.

This is how he ended up at a 9/11 themed bodybuilding show in Manhattan. This event will take place once again on Sept. 3 and is a pro qualifier for drug-free competitors.

 

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Wilson meets a trainer while at the show and attends his gym. While there, the two have a shocking conversation about a hijacker involved with 9/11.

“Made me feel proud. Made me feel good that I’d trained somebody for something committed that they were able to pull off. We may not agree with them, but they were committed. That’s what I liked about it.”

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John Wilson did not have a response for the words said by the trainer so he takes it in a different direction. From there, Wilson speaks on his memories of 9/11. Wilson shares some thoughts about how he first got interested in filmmaking, which started at an early age.

How To With John Wilson is a show on HBO and available to stream with HBO Max. He will continue to embark on many journeys and has for years now. It is interesting to see his experience in the fitness world and the people he meets.

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About Greg Patuto

Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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