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The following extensive interview features WWE Hall of Fame manager,
the legendary Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Heenan talks candidly about his
time in WCW, how he got the name “Weasel”, wrestling, the Royal Rumble
1992, his live confrontation with Brian Pillman, and more. The interview
was taped July 19, 2003 and broadcast on Pro Wrestling Radio.
Eric Gargiulo: Was it hard to put 30 plus years of wrestling stories and experiences in one book?
Bobby Heenan: No, it was very easy. As a... Continue reading ...
The following interview features former WWE Diva, Rena “Sable” Mero.
Rena talks about her WWE’s experiences, Chyna, Trish Stratus, Playboy,
WCW, and more. The interview was taped November 21, 2000 and broadcast
on Pro Wrestling Radio.
Eric: What she has been up to?
Rena: Oh my gosh there is so much going on. How much
time do you have? It’s fabulous. I can tell you that I just returned
from Prague, I shot my first full length feature, it’s a two hour made
for TV movie. It’s c... Continue reading ...
The following interview features legendary pro wrestling manager the
late “Playboy” Gary Hart. Gary discusses his career, J-Tex, the Von
Erichs, Chris Adams, Ric Flair, Terry Funk, his to MLW and much more. This interview was recorded live on Pro Wrestling Radio on January 24, 2004.
Eric Gargiulo: How did you in the wrestling business and when?
Gary Hart: I started professional wrestling through
my Uncle, Billy Gales in 1960 beli... Continue reading ...
Former WWF intercontinental champion the Honkytonk Man joined Pro
Wrestling Radio for a brief, but memorable interview in 2009. Honky
shoots on Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, WCW, and much more in this PWR
exclusive.
Eric: I am here with a legend, in many people’s eyes, the greatest
Intercontinental Champion of all time, the Honky Tonk Man. Thanks for
joining me today.
Honky: I appreciate you giving me that fine .
You know, not very many people in the media,... Continue reading ...
This Pro Wrestling Radio interview features the legendary former NWA
and ECW champion and WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Terry Funk. Terry came
by to talk about his book, the resurrection of ECW, Bruno Sammartino’s
loyalty to Baba, Dusty Rhodes and a whole lot more. Originally broadcast
May 21, 2005.
A Terry Funk promo is played the show in which Funk discusses the Funk Masters Of Wrestling.
Eric Gargiulo: Terry, welcome back to the show.
Terry Funk: Well it’s g... Continue reading ...
Buddy Landell The is a transcript of the Buddy Landell chat that took place on Prodigy on March 4, 1998. Moderator (Speaker):
Welcome everyone, We are currently joined by the "Real Nature Boy"
Buddy Landell of SMW and NWA fame. Please send in your questions. DoubleLPM (Prodigy Member): Do you feel that your "Real Nature Boy" gimmick has kept you from achieving your own identity? Buddy Landell (Speaker):
It consumed my whole life at a time when everything wa... Continue reading ...
RYDER: I guess the best place to start is with your initial entry into wrestling. How and where did that happen? AFA:
This goes back to the late 60's or early 70's out in Phoenix, AZ. I
was trained by a German wrestler called Kurt Von Steiger. There used
to be two brothers Kurt and Karl Von Steiger, but Kurt is the
that trained me. So, that's how I got started. From there, my
brother Sika came in a couple of years later and we started tea... Continue reading ...
Wild Bill:
The Sideline Report
An Interview with Les Thatcher
The epitome of a wrestling fan's existence can usually be measured in what
they view as their most cherished memories of the sport. When Bret Hart went
out to place his glasses on a young fan at ringside before his match, you knew
there was no way that kid would take off those glasses for at least two
months!! For some fans, they get a favorite wrestler's autograph, for others
a picture with a top heel!
Recently, I had ... Continue reading ...
Scott Teal Interview Conducted by Jeremy Hartley for TWC Online Transcribed by Earl Oliver Jeremy Hartley:
Starting from the beginning, and we'll work our way up, and I ask this
question of everyone I talk too...when did the wrestling bug bite you?
What made you become a fan and pursue this line of work? It's certainly a
very demanding thing but it must be a lot of fun for you. Scott Teal:
Well, actually it was way back in the sixties, the mid-sixties was
probably the first time I r... Continue reading ...
Bob Ryder Interview Conducted by Jeremy Hartley for TWC Online Transcribed by Earl Oliver Jeremy Hartley:
Joining me this week is the Internet's leading reporter of wrestling
news, I'd like to welcome to the show, Mr. Bob Ryder - Bob, thanks for
joining us this evening. Bob Ryder: Well I'm glad to be here. Jeremy Hartley: Before we really get into the interview I want to ask you this
thing. Did you really think that 1wrestling.com was going to have the ... Continue reading ...
Buddy Landel Interview Conducted by Jeremy Hartley for TWC Online Transcribed by Earl Oliver This interview was conducted on Feruary 10, 1998 by telephone. Jeremy Hartley: Let's start as to the beginning as we can, you say you're 36 now... Buddy Landel: I was born a couple of hours apart from Eddie Gilbert... Jeremy Hartley: I'll be darned... Buddy Landel: Same age, same day, same year... Jeremy Hartley: I assume you were probably a fan to start... Bu... Continue reading ...
Lou Thesz Interview Conducted by Jeremy Hartley for TWC Online Transcribed by Earl Oliver Jeremy Hartley:
It is my pleasure to introduce former NWA Champion, six times, highly
acclaimed athlete and wrestling superstar the great Lou Thesz. Lou
welcome to the show and thanks again for joining us. Lou Thesz:
Thank you Jeremy, thank you so much for having me on the show.
Incidentally my time with the NWA occurred about halfway through my
career. The first time I won the Title it was the ... Continue reading ...
Conducted by Jeremy Hartley for TWC Online Transcribed by Earl Oliver Jeremy Hartley: I'm kind of curious, I don't really know that much about your wrestling business background.. Bob Blackburn:
I was the "Drill Instructor" for the CWF back in '87 - '88 and prior to
that I worked for the ICW which was owned and operated by Angelo and
Mario Savoldi up in the North East, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Connecticut, Long Island, you know...that area. They had a pretty good
syndicated te... Continue reading ...
Former WWE Tag Team Champion-turned S.C.U.M member, Cliff Compton,
was the featured guest on this past week’s edition of the award-winning
Monday Night Mayhem, hosted by The Big Mosh & Jim Molineaux.
Follow “Your Home of Wrestling Radio” on Twitter (@FeelTheMayhem).
Cliff Compton’s first-ever Monday Night Mayhem appearance is now available for on the Wrestleview Radio Network:
Cliff Compton/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MP3 Streaming Audio): http://www... Continue reading ...
Regular host Jack E. Jones and Guest co-host President Clinton welcomed “The Last Wrestler” George South to IYH Wrestling Radio for another three-hour marathon interview.
Highlights included the :
Why are there no more good heels in wrestling?
“Well, you know, the worst thing I think that has happened is most
heels or bad guys think if they just go out and cuss somebody that’s
going to get heat. I always tell guys that most of the fans are getting
cusse... Continue reading ...
David Dexter reports that Scott Hudson was a guest on Inside the Ropes and compared Goldberg to Ryback. Here are highlights:
On Sting’s character changing into the Crow gimmick in 1996:
“I thought it was brilliant. Sting for better or worse, is never going
to be confused with Shawn Michaels or Kenta Kobashi or the great workers
of the business. It’s not that Sting was a poor worker but he wasn’t
gonna go out there and give you a 5 star match every time he laced up a
pair of boots... Continue reading ...
Jesse Neal. War hero. Professional wrestler. Tattoo artist.
Neal served in the United States Navy from 1998 to 2002, and
was on board USS Cole, when it was suicide bombed on October 12, 2000.
Neal has a tattoo on his right forearm of the initials of his best
friend, who was killed in the attack. Despite this, he made a successful
transition into a professional wrestler. He debuted in TNA in 2009, and
quickly became one of the most fastest rising stars in the company. I
recently had a ch... Continue reading ...
Interview: inDemand's Joe Boyle Shoot Fighting 101 - Is the UFC too much for mainstream America? November 21, 2000 By Jake Rossen Columnist, IGN Wrestling No one knew what to expect. On November 12, 1993, SEG's first Ultimate Fighting Championship was broadcast via Pay-Per-View to approximately 80,000 paying customers. Thanks to a marketing campaign that promised a meld of karate, boxing, and wrestling, combat fans were enticed to witness something most of North America had only seen in high schoo... Continue reading ...
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