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did you get started in the wrestling business ? I got involved in wrestling through a friend of mine who was wrestling as the Cremator. I had a few try outs with the promotion he was wrestling for and one thing led to another and I had my first spot on a tour in which I was able to wrestle a few matches. Who trained you? Most of my training has consisted with Vance Nevada with the odd lesson from Major Hardway and a few others at the House of Pain wrestling school prior to it closing its doors this past summer. What was the hardest part of your training? The hardest part by far was living on the Island and not having access to a full time facility that was available to me whenever I wanted it. I had a full time job, bills and recently just purchased a new car and couldn’t afford to drop it all to move over the mainland for a full time commitment, so I had to take what lessons I could when the opportunities present it self or when I was able to make it over. What was it like to win the British Columbia Wrestling Jr. for the first time? I was very happy when I heard that BCW was planning on bringing in a Junior Heavyweight title. I never expected wrestling for the championship in its debut match, never the less winning it. It is a great honor to be the first ever champion in my division. Have you had any contact with TNA or WWE? Unfortunately I am not able to say that I have had the direct contact with any of the mainstream promotions that are currently running. I am still in the really early stages of my career, still trying to find out who I am inside the ring along with developing myself more physically and mentally so that when the time comes I am more than prepared. As of September 17th 2004 how many matches do you have ? Currently I am on the road to 50 matches and its coming up pretty fast. Who has been your favorite person to wrestle? I have a couple. The most fun I’ve had inside the ring has got to be with Dropkick Murphy. He’s an amazing wrestler and cracks me up inside the ring; it was pretty hard not to start laughing myself while wrestling him. The most physically challenging match would have had to be against Tony Kozina this past month in August. It was a match that tested me to my limits and I enjoyed every second of it. Progressing from watching him perform in your town to actually being able to step into the ring to challenge him for his title is an honor and an experience I will never forget. Do you have a favorite road trip story? I’d have to say when myself, Shawn Morgan and Aaron Idol were on our way to Winnipeg and the car we were driving literally caught on fire and stranded us on top of the rocky mountains where we were stuck pushing the car in the pouring down rain until a tow truck arrived. Definitely not my favorite memory that I have experienced, but one I don’t mind telling people, because their reaction to it is rather priceless. Out of everybody you have been around, who has been the biggest influence on your career? My parents have been great supporters of me inside and outside of the ring. I know how hard it is to try and achieve something that everyone is against. I am thankful for them being so much behind me and supporting every decision I make. Its reassuring that is for sure. Where has been your favorite place to wrestle? I really enjoy wrestling in Bella Coola BC with the Maniac Wrestling Alliance. The atmosphere the town brings to the shows is unlike no other I’ve experienced. For my all time favorite, I’d have to say Nanaimo. The fans here are absolutely fantastic and 110% behind me locally and beyond and in my opinion are the best fans there are. Who do you feel is the top indy wrestler in Canada today? That’s a tough question. I haven’t traveled a ton so I can’t really say the best in Canada today. The best in the Pacific Northwest is a toss up between Scotty Mac and Vance Nevada. Scotty Mac is hands down one of the most popular and charismatic wrestlers I’ve seen perform around here in a long time, if at all. Vance is probably one of the best over all wrestlers that I’ve had the opportunity to meet. He eats sleeps and breaths wrestling and is willing to share his knowledge with any wrestler that wants to learn. I believe the Pacific Northwest is a better wrestling territory thanks to them. People pay to see you wrestle because... I try and bring something new each time I enter a wrestling ring, whether it is a difference entrance style, a different move or how I interact with the crowd at any given time. I think being able to be approached by fans at any given time is key to having them be behind you. I’m never too busy to talk to people, even if it is only for a few minutes. Your thoughts on the "Just Wrestling" promotion? I think it’s a great concept that will go places in turn doing a lot of great things for a lot of different people. I know first hand that a lot of people have benefited a great deal since its debut back in June and will continue to do so in the future. I am happy to stand side by side with Vance on this project and look forward to the future and what we can do for pro wrestling in the Pacific Northwest. Your thoughts on Pro Wrestling Canada ? Unfortunately I was unable to make it out to their inaugural show this past weekend, but I hope to make it out for their next one. I’ve known Moondog Manson for about 2 years now and I wish him all the best and I hope his promotion is successful and he is able to step through the ropes again one day to be able to enjoy it first hand. What's your opinion of the WWE Tough Enough? I think it’s a decent concept, but is very bias against Canadian Wrestlers as it is only open to US residents. I am a fan of reality TV shows, and I think of it as just another TV program, that’s about it. I can’t say that I’d try out for the show myself if it was available in my area, but I know a lot of people that would. What does the future hold for Ice? I am very happy the way 2004 is turning out for me. I have had a lot of good experiences inside the ring, a lot of good memories and have had a lot of fun while doing it all and have learned a hell of a lot, but I am hoping that 2005 will be my break out year for sure. I would like to see myself traveling more within the next few months. I would like to make my debut to the United States and maybe see if I can get an opportunity to wrestle for Portland TV. I am just interested in wrestling and learning more and making myself a more rounded over all wrestler. Any closing comments? I just want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to answer these questions. I know I have a lot of disbelievers out there that are just waiting for me to fail so they can be the one who can say “I told ya so,” but I thrive on proving everyone wrong each and every time I step into the ring because big things do come in small packages- I’m living proof of it! Name Association Vance Nevada – Born To Wrestle, Loves to Teach, Top notched Guy. Miss Chevius – Talented with the heart and determination to achieve great things. i – A Good guy with a big heart that’d give you his shirt off his back if you needed it and has to have an iron liver now from drinking the Crown Royal. Michelle Starr – A Wrestling Legend in the Pacific Northwest and who made it how it stands today. Madison – Has wrestling talent and sex appeal; a great combination for success. Chi Chi Cruz – I’ve heard countless great stories and look forward to meeting him. Eddie Watts – Offered his place for us to stay in Winnipeg and I look forward to actually making it there to take him up on the offer. Thanks Eddie! Joe E Legend – Don’t know Enough To Comment Bobby Rude - Don’t Know Enough To Comment Scotty Mac – The Shawn Michaels of Pacific Northwest and an over all good guy. |