You wrestled in the Maritimes for about 4 years, working for pretty much every promotion that ran around here, then Vinny Glyde disappeared, where did you go?
Vinny Glyde never disapeared, he could always be found simply wherever donairs are sold or buffets are open. I actually was faced with a hard decision for the second time in my short wrestling career: go balls out and invest everything into wrestling, or take another step in what was providing me a living, and where I was excelling: the world of radio. I decided to finally start chasing the dreams I had put on the backburner, and I took an opportunity to move out west, get out of the rural, small existence I was stuck in, and accepted a big job with a country radio station.

Why did you leave the Maritimes?
Its funny, when people hear that I moved to Fort McMurray, (the ones that don't just go "who cares"), they almost always automatically assume that I went to work on the rigs, and got rich. In reality, I just got another job sitting on my ass, listening to music, and talking to people. Its just that out there, it was a REAL radio station, and a little more high profile of a gig. It also opened up some interesting new doors in the wrestling department too. So contrary to anyone who thought I was running or hiding, don't confuse that with "trading up" with my life. (They even had donairs in northern Alberta!)

After leaving you took some time away from the ring, why did you decide to do that?
I never purposely took time away from the ring, its just how it went down. I quickly came into contact with the folks who run Stampede Wrestling, and almost right away, we had plans on co-promoting shows in Fort McMurray, which hadn't seen wrestling in a number of years. Unforunately, a couple of incidents of bad luck kept those shows from happening, and my getting ring time suffered because of it.

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe your last match in the Maritimes was in 2006, how long was it between then and your first match back?
Well, I can TECHNICALLY say I wrestled one match in Fort McMurray, in a boxing ring, as part of a sports exhibition to raise money for the MacDonald Island expansion (its a new, modern athletic facility that has its own island in Fort McMurray). I was blown up during my entrance and may have blacked out during the introductions, but it was fun. I worked some local kid who was in far better shape than I was. That was in the spring of 2007 I believe, it wasn't until I moved to Ottawa and joined Wrestling Supershow in August of 2008 that regular work came along again.

I belive that you worked for Stampede Wrestling while you were outwest tell us what it was like to work for that world famous promotion?
I was stoked to work with Bob Leonard and the guys that had kept the Stampede name alive. I forget how exactly we got connected, but it was almost as soon as I arrived in Fort Mac. We had plans for a show that was going to bring in some names, and as co-promoter, I secured funding for it, but the day I signed the agreement to rent the venue, the "money man" backed out with cold feet, saying the Stampede guys weren't getting back to him on any of his concerns. So that stalled things. Then, the next time we attempted to put a show on, city council contacted me through the radio station to remind me of a decades old bylaw that prohibited the "hurtling of one human by another for sport". I shit you not, this bylaw came into existence after the popularity of illegal "dwarf tossing" and the gambling that went along with it, back in the 40's. Wild West indeed. The fact that Fort Mac city council tried to use that to stop a wrestling show from happening was a fucking joke. I actually ended up joining on a coalition with UFC veteran Tim Sylvia, who had unsuccessfully tried to run an MMA show in Fort Mac and was thwarted with the same BS. I moved to Ottawa before anything came of the fight.

How was Stampede different than working in the Maritimes?
Other than everything being done over the phone, because the boys were in Calgary and I was up north, the big difference would be that all towns in the Maritimes welcome wrestling with open arms while Fort McMurray was the most difficult to put a show on in. I've never ran into such opposition for wrestling before...and I've worked with Mike Hughes!

Did you get any feedback from any of the Hart family on your work?
Other than being warned that too many donairs weren't good for my hart, no, no input from any of the family. Other than history and current figure head roles, the Harts have very little to do with the day to day running of Stampede anymore.

You then relocated to Ontario where you did some shows for "Wrestling Supershow", how did you get involved with that promotion?
One of the most noticable perks of moving from a city of over a hundred thousand, to one of over a million, is when you're on the #1 radio station, you get people contacting YOU all the time for the most random things. Luckily for me, one of those things was to get involved in Wrestling Supershow. Devon Nicholson is a very ambitious guy, and his mind is churning out wrestling ideas 24/7. Two days after getting off the phone with him for the first time, I was a "special guest referee", and at their next show I was in the semi main event. And yes boys and girls, that's me milking my quasi-radio celebrity way more than it is me being the wrestling icon that I am in mine & my mother's imaginations.

You didn't use the Vinny Glyde name when you worked for them, you used your real name, why the change?
Vinny Glyde is only a REGIONAL legend. He has his own donair named after him at the Acropole in Pictou, and a statue made entirely of cheese being erected in Stellarton this Spring. Since Vinny isn't exactly a household name ANYWHERE, let alone Ontario, it just made sense that "McCully the CHEZ DJ" was a more natural way to go by then trying to explain to my listeners who or what a Vinny Glyde was. Like I said, milking being the #1 evening announcer in the nation's capitol was easy.

You got the chance to work some former WWE Superstars, tell us about that.
Wrestling Supershow has had some interestingly fun times, for sure. I got to reacquaint with everyone's favorite Elvis impersonator, Honky Tonk Man...who I hear has now obtained his dual citizenship from PEI. Also got to work with Bushwhacker Luke, Abdullah the Butcher, Sunny, Brutus Beefcake, (whom I wrestled in the easiest match in pro wrestling history). My best memories of Brutus though are things I probably shouldn't discuss so publically. The best experience of dealing with legendary veterans however, was when I teamed with Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Unlike so many others, Duggan not only has kept himself clean of drugs and booze, (and other bad situations), but he's kept himself employed by the WWE. His legends contract allows him to work the independants, and he's been the most approachable, and most helpful of all the vets. He took me aside and imparted in me certain pieces of wisdom, and was very complimentary of my approach to the business. He was honest about my "in" to the big time probably lied with the broadcasting avenue, and gave me the contacts to start exploring that process.

Are you currently training at any wrestling schools in Ontario?
The way the indy scene is here, and my work schedule with CHEZ 106, getting decent ring time on a non-show day is rare. Luckily there are a few different promotions that run in the area, and they all seem at least partially open to having me booked, although that comes with the "unfortunate" issue of free radio advertising and built in cross promotion, so who knows...
There is one promotion here that has a ring permanently set up, and we've been in contact back and forth, so I'll be able to hit that up on weekends...once I prove I'm actually trained, and that I did actually tour full time back in the day, cause you know, people make stuff like that up.

You worked a few of the early TV tapings for what was then called "Wrestling With Reality". Your thoughts on when those sets of tapings never got used?
I still have a copy of the first pilot on my computer lol All you have to do is look at the difference in production quality between the "Wrestling With Reality" pilot and the "Wrestling Reality" pilot to see that that what aired on the Fight Network was better. And definetely more real. As much as the circumstances sucked of me getting the job in Fort McMurray before the Wrestling Reality tour happened, I was proud of what the boys accomplished, and happy that a better representation of the "reality" of wrestling saw the light of day. Too much of the "Wresting WITH Reality" pilot seemed contrived...I mean, that one guy being able to ACTUALLY run a mile? Pure fiction.

Wrestling Reality got picked up by the Fight Network in the Spring of 2007, your thoughts on not being involved with that tour?
Would it have been great to have been on tv? Absolutely. And at the time I may have been a tad jealous, but I was also very happy to be turning every aspect of my life around at the time. Making a name for myself in radio, enjoying a new world in the wild west, I have lots of wicked memories. I think it helps that post-Wrestling Reality, the Fight Network deal didn't launch anybody to superstardom. And let me be very clear, I say "it helps" pertaining to the "feeling left out" sensation, not my overall demeanor. I would have LOVED to have seen anyone get a good rub from being on the Fight Network and go out and "make it". But me not being involved was just bad timing.

Have you had a chance to see the Kardinal Sinners/ Wrestling Reality TV show? If so what are your thoughts on it?
I only got the chance to see a couple of the Fight Network episodes of Wrestling Reality. I never saw the Kardinal Sinners show, but that's no big loss. I got to see the real Kardinal Sinners show on the road every night back in the day lol. Besides, I understand the show was based on a treacherous tour of the Ottawa area. Shows I wasn't booked on. Shows that weren't that good. Coincidence? I giggle a lot in the shower about that. But seriously, what I saw of the Fight Network shows, I loved. It was enough for me to want to see more. No doubt you have all the eps on DVD??

Do you still keep in touch with anyone in the Maritimes?
Absolutely...my Grandmother, my cousins, some friends, donair suppliers...oh, you meant from the wrestling business? I'm in touch with all the important players. My mentors in the business who continue to teach and give me advice on every aspect of what's going on...and also Mike Hughes lol Seriously, the important guys and all the local promoters keep in touch with me, I'd say, semi regularly.

You worked a few shows in New Brunswick this year, tell us about those.
Oh man, I forgot what a real wrestling crowd was like. I was warned long before I ever moved to Ontario that Ontario fans were...different. And its true, you do well in the ring, its fine. But for the most part, the smart marks act as if they could be somewhere much more exciting. Then, this past fall, I got to do a tour of northern New Brunswick and became reacquainted with REAL fans who ate up every aspect of our shows. Hundreds of fans, per show, that made noise and made everyone feel appreciated. Lets compare it this way. I work for the #1 radio station for males in Ottawa and all of Eastern Ontario, I'm the #1 rated evening DJ in the city. I go to local shows and don't sell a single piece of merchandise. I was an unknown kid in NB with raggity wrestling gear...and I sold every piece of merch I had. That's an awesome crowd. Aside from that, I'm proud to say, that I did some of my best ring-work ever on that NB tour.

Do you think we will ever see Vinny Glyde back in the Maritimes with ECPW, MSW, UCW or IHW?
I think so. My #1 focus right now is my life in Ottawa. Improving as a radio DJ, climbing the ladder on the local wrestling scene, and continuing to improve my look and health. I'm in better shape now than I have been in over 10 years. Its the proverbial "best shape of my life" time, but definetely not the best shape EVER yet. I've kept quiet about my progress, unlike some who enjoy snapping pics of themselves in the mirror and putting crap like that on facebook. I'm loving life right now, and doing things for ME. Like I said, I've been in talks with people in the Maritimes, and when the time is right, I'll be back...and my Mom will be really happy.

If you did come back would you use the Vinny Glyde name or your real name?
Probably Vinny Glyde, that's all I've ever gone by in the Maritimes. But it doesn't matter, that's up to the promoter really. I don't care. I'd probably be myself back in my hometown...but I'd probably also cut a shoot promo and be run out of town by hicks.

Your thoughts on MMA and if you think its popularity will hurt wrestling:
Its popularity is already hurting wrestling's pay per view buyrates, but it can't hurt wrestling in general. Its another form of competition, and it forces creative forces to step up their game, which is a good thing. There's fans of MMA who hate wrestling, and there's fans of wrestling who hate MMA, but there's a LOT of fans who love and will continue to support both. I know I do. They will effect each other in the realm of advertising revenue, cable tv contracts, and pay per view money, but they'll just help each other in the hype department, and continue to grow in different ways.

Your thoughs on if the WWE or TNA comes to town should other local wrestlers go and sit in the audience?
What a weird question. Are you asking if trained workers should be embarrased to go see the WWE or TNA? I mean, there's the debate on whether you even look like a wrestler to begin with, and you just look like a regular joe in the audience, but that's a whole other issue. I remember going to see a WWE house show with the entire Real Action Wrestling roster. We sat in a private box. We were sorta a big deal. I went to the last WWE show here in Ottawa...again, I sat in our Rogers private box. When one of my mentors Mike Hughes worked on RAW a few years ago, I went, sat in the press box and cheered him on. So maybe the answer to your question is yes, ONLY if you sit in a private box LOL Seriously, supporting wrestling of any kind can't be frowned upon. We got into the business cause we were fans, and wanted to turn that passion into money, so why not go show support for your peers and even friends who have made the big time. If I was the ref for a TNA match involving the drag queen championship title, I'd be honored for Mike Hughes to sit there in the audience and throw shit at me.

Who has been your favorite promoter to work for?
My favorite promoter to work for is...me. I paid me so well. Actually, I must still be a green rookie, because I've never been stiffed on pay. (It also helps that I've agreed to work for peanuts, so that helps NOT getting stiffed.) Sheldon with ECPW does a lot of things right, and is a great guy. But I can say something really positive about every promoter I have dealt with, including Bobby Bass. But that's just me, I strive to take something from every experience. You learn with everyone. I guess the best answer is, my favorite promoter is my next one.

Do you have a least favorite?
No. No least favorites. But I certainly have compiled a list of promoters I know about that I would never, ever WANT to work for...and so far haven't, so its all good.

What has been your favorite match so far?
Do people really care about what Vinny Glyde's favorite matches are? Hilarious. But I have too many to pick just one. My first match ever, when I got my bell rung against Magnus Van Steele as Corporal Chaos...my first match in my hometown, when Mike Hughes put me over...anytime wrestling Cinder...a match I had with Todd Douglas...teaming with Duggan, cause I learned so much...or working with anyone more experienced than me, cause I always learn...

What is your main goal you wish to reach in wrestling?
Is it too lame of me to just say my main goal is to keep getting better and always have fun? Sha la la la? I guess its always in mind to make it to the big time. But I'm 27. If I'm going to make it as an announcer, am I getting too old? Can a guy like me ever really make it as a worker? Who knows. I never thought I'd ever actually get trained and become a legitimate wrestler. I said I would when I was 7, and I did. I shocked a lot of people, even me. Not many people can say their lifelong dreams came true at age 19. Then again, I've put wrestling on hold twice to pursue prestigious radio gigs. But, I'll just keep working hard and grasping opportunities. I have the contacts to pursue being a WWE announcer, but life in Ottawa is pretty awesome right now. I enjoy living one day at a time.

Could you share a good road trip story with us?
Yes, yes I could. :)

Any closing comments?
What, no name association? Ohhh New Scott, I'm disapointed. I thought you'd be trying to stir up some dirt and try to ruffle some feathers. Kudos, on a nice, professional, straight forward interview.

Thank you for doing this interview.
Thank you for feigning interest. And to anyone who actually cares to read this...get a life! Or tune to www.chez106.com and listen from 7pm ET to Midnight ET every weeknight!