| How did you get started in the Wrestling Business? I went to a live event at Skydome here in Toronto and on my way out, I was handed a flyer that said 'for tickets or training call'. I called. I trained. I loved every minute of it. What was the hardest part of your training? The hardest thing for me starting out was keeping my breath. Wrestling takes a lot out of you and if you don't eat right and keep your cardio in shape, being in the ring can be hell. Growing up who were your favourite wrestlers? My favourite growing up was Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig. He was a great sell and always put everything he had into getting not only himself over, but his opponents as well. Who do you look up to the most in Wrestling? This answer will sound cheesy, but I have to say The Rock, because he brings to our business the most important thing: entertainment. You can be a good entertainer without being the best wrestler, but you can't be a professional wrestler without being entertaining. who has been your toughest opponent ? My most toughest opponent has been The Tyrant Eric Dawson for quite some time. He has truly made my life difficult both in and out of the ring. I know I have not seen the last of him in my career. What is your opinion of the current independent scene in Canada? It could be better. Promoters don't want to do what the title says. If more people knew about the shows, more people would come, plain and simple. And workers always turn up the heat when there is a strong crowd to work in front of. What are the goals you wish to complete in wrestling? I want to make decent money and I want the whole wrestling world to know who I am. I love the fans, so naturally I want to have as many of them as I can. Who do you feel is the best Indy wrestler in Canada? I would have to say Showtime Eric Young. He is an excellent all around performer and I have long said that if I could be any indy worker, it would be Showtime. Wrestlers are often asked is wrestling "fake"? how would you respond to this question? I don't like the word 'fake'. That implies that what we do is not real and it is very real. I do not put my health on the line night after night over something that is 'fake'. We all know that wrestling is not a competition between two grapplers. What wrestling is, though, is a challenge of a wrestler's personal strengths. Endurance, charisma, creativity, the ability to get up after that shot that hurt a lot more than you expected it to - these things and a whole lot more are necessary for any pro wrestler to keep doing what we do. Your feeling on how the internet has effected wrestling? I like the fact that fans can find out 'inside' news about the wrestling world. Honestly, I believe fans' interest in our sport relies, in part, on their thinking they know the real story behind what's going on. Everyone wants to feel like part of the club. There is nothing else in sports and entertainment that combines reality and fantasy so closely that even those involved have a hard time keeping them separate. The internet allows the rumour mill to keep churning out stories that are always interesting, whether or not they are true. Who is one promotion/ promoter you just would not work for? Doug Felton. He has screwed a lot of people in this business and he deserves to be pushed right out of wrestling. |
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| What do you feel is your career highlight? So far, it was when Real Action Wrestling flew me out to the east coast a few times to work in front of those insane maritime crowds. Those people love their wrestling. It was my first time being flown anywhere to wrestle and it is still my favourite experience to date. Your opinion on the WWE TV show Tough Enough It's good. People have to realize the work that goes on behind the scenes. It is not play fighting. It is hard work. Those kids on Tough Enough get to feel first hand how much harder it is than it may look at first glance. And the people at home get to learn through them People pay to see you wrestle because...... I have charisma. The energy that I bring to the ring is contageous and people can't help but feel like being a part of it. I love the fans and during my little part of the show, I give them the experience they came to see. Who do you feel is the most successful wrestler to come from the Maritimes? A very good question. I can't answer that right now, but I will keep an eye out for ya. Name Association Bobby Rude - Great talent. Brian Marchand - Don't know him well. Seems like a nice guy. Custom Made Man - Excellent worker. Frog Splash is killer. Kingman - Big ass mofo. Flexx Falcone - Good high spot worker. Mike Hughes - Solid worker. I have to watch him more. Precious Lucy - The most hardcore chick ever to step into the ring... and she's sexy too! |
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