| How did you get started in the wrestling business? I started training with Dan Gosse's Fierce Threat Wrestling (FTW) early in 2000. I used to check out Cutting Edge (CEW) cards regularly, but once the core of the roster left to form FTW, I felt I'd have a much better chance of breaking in under FTW. Luco Brawn and 2 Dam Hyp were good friends of mine, and still are. They help teach me the very basics, so did Matt Richards. Growing up who were your favourite wrestlers? Locally, I would have to say Ed " Sailor" White, and Hartford Love. Back in the early 80's, these guys used to blow the roof off the buildings each and every show. The psycology back in those days was amazing to say the least, and they had it down to a science. Growing up in the 80's, I enjoyed the same stuff as pretty well every other kid. Guys like Flair, Piper, Snuka, Savage... all great entertainers. What was the hardest part of your training? FTW had thee stiffest ring in the world. I got used to it though... two concussions later. Who do you look up to the most? Here in Newfoundland, we don't get the opportunity to learn as much as the workers in other provinces. Travel expenses are pretty expensive for us out here, so we have limited resources when it comes to learning new things. I respect guys who try to better themselves.Guys who get off their ass and travel. Sitting here on the rock won't make you a better worker. Who is your toughest opponent to date? Define toughest. I enjoy working 2 Dam Hyp. We have some pretty good chemistry. Luco Brawn is the stiffest guy I have ever worked. Mentallo is by far the most talented. What is your opinion of the current independent scene in Canada? Everyone and their dog are running. That's a good thing, and a bad thing. More shows equals more work, but more shows also equals a "watered down" talent base. Newfoundland is over- run by marks (that seems pretty harsh...lol). Guy just want to get in the ring and play dress up, even though they can't even run their ropes. The sad thing is... the promoters here let them do it. What a strange business. What is your opinion on how the internet has effected wrestling? It has it's good points, and it's bad points. It's a useful tool for promotion, but at the same time, it breaks kayfabe. The marks want to know the ins and outs of everything, and the internet is the way they achieve that knowledge. What are your goals you wish to compete with wrestling? I know I'll never make the fed. I just want to continue to work as often as I can, and work the best workers that I possibly can. I'd love to see wrestling here on the island be taken more seriously by both fans and promoters, as there is a tremendous market here for it. If you could be compared to any wrestler who would you want it to be? why? That's a tough one. I have no idea....lol |
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| Who do you feel is the best Indy wrestler in Canada? I haven,t travelled that much, so there are alot of guys out there that I have yet to see. Mentallo does amazing work. Vance Nevada ranks up there too. Ask me that question again in a year or so. Wrestlers are often asked is wrestling "fake"? how would you respond to this question? Wrestling is fake? people pay to see you wrestle because...... I'm the hardest working guy in Newfoundland.Maybe not... but I have the largest @$*% in CEW. What do you do with your spare time? Working a full time job, I pretty well have no spare time. I'm a big internet mark, so I spend alot of time on the net.On the weekends, you can catch me at the pubs in downtown St. John's, having a pint and checking out the cougers. What is your opinion on the current wrestling scene is Atlantic Canada? Political, just like everywhere else in Canada I guess. The scene is starting to pick up, especially here in Newfoundland, and guys are finally working harder in hopes of moving on to better things. Do you prefer the "eye candy" or woman that can actually wrestle? why? I enjoy watching women work. "Eye Candy" is a bonus. Your opinion on the WWE TV. show Tough Enough. To be honest, I don't watch alot of fed tv. I might of caught an episode or two, so I can't really comment on that. Seems to be the quick ticket to the big times, but I'm not a big fan of it. When and where can we see you in action? You can see me at CEW shows here in Newfoundland, and later this summer I'll be heading out to do some shows for MSW in Nova Scotia. Check out my website for details. http://www.freewebz.com/lromance/index.htm Name Association Eddie Watts - Never met the guy, and I've only seen him work two or three matches on tape. Vance Nevada - Seems to love the sport more than anyone I've met. Wrestling is his life. When he isnt working, he's researching. Nice guy, and I owe him alot. Sailor White- Has had some tought times recently, with the bad heart and everything. I could sit and talk to this guy for days. Interesting man, and deserves alot more respect than he gets. Rob Stardom- Entertained me while I was in Manitoba, and I returned the favour when he was here. Solid worker. Never let the guy buy you a rye and ginger. Bad Boy Batty Bat -Never worked the guy, but worked on the same card as him a few times. He keeps Staples office depot in business by chair sales alone. Vince Austin - Solid worker, but should actually focus on the wrestling aspect of his trade. He's easily distracted by the goings-on around him, when he should focus on the betterment of his product. He built CEW from the groud up, and it's recovering nicely from the brief rut that it was stuck in. 2- Dam Hyp - Probably the most solid worker here in Newfoundland today. He always wants to try new stuff, and he busts his balls each and every match. What else can you ask for. He's got to work on picking up chicks at the bar though, but that'll come with practice. Matt Richards - Entertained the local fans for a few years until he headed out west. Help train " the MAN who put the MAn in roMANce". Still chat with him occasionally, and I wish him nothing but the best. |
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