“Superstar” Sean Davis
Height: 5 Ft 11 In
Weight: 320 Lbs
Hometown: Every Woman’s Dreams
Website/Myspace/Facebook: www.heartbreakexpress.com or www.myspace.com/superstarsean
Pro Debut: February 1997
Where you have seen him: AWA, Full Impact Pro, Pro Wrestling Riot, Pro Wrestling Fusion, Ring of Honor, UXW, SCW Florida, NWA Florida (defunct), Divison 1 Pro Wrestling, Vintage Wrestling, I Believe in Wrestling, CHIKARA, IWA-Puerto Rico, Revolution Xtreme Wrestling (Panama), USCW, New Breed Pro Wrestling,
Championships held: AWA World Tag Team champion, New Breed Pro Wrestling Tag Team champion, UXW Tag Team champion, SCW Florida Tag Team champion, 2x FIP World Tag Team champion, Caribbean Island Tag Team champion, USCW Tag Team champion, D1PW Tag Team champion, World 1 Southern Tag Team champion (all w/”Fabulous” Phil Davis as the Heartbreak Express)
 
Alan Wojcik: It’s been a while since I have been able to get interview time with you so thanks for taking time out of your super busy schedule.
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Sean Davis: Well it’s all your pleasure Alan. I want to first of all congratulate you on finding a woman willing to reproduce with you. I have had the pleasure of laying my seed across many a nation and it is a fulfilling experience that I am glad even a mutant such as yourself has been able to experience.

 
Alan Wojcik: I expected stuff like this but I shall remain professional. One of the things that has kept you busy is Heartbreak Enterprises which you and your brother Phil operate. Let’s begin with what led you to set HBE up?
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Sean Davis: For most of the past decade Phil and myself have traveled all over this and many other countries destroying countless numbers of tag teams proving to ourselves and anyone that matters that we are THE standard bearers of tag team wrestling in the world today. Now I am not saying that our days as a tag team are anywhere near coming to an end but I believe in diversifying and planning for the future as we all know that no one can wrestle forever at the level we have competed. As your athletic abilities begin to decline with age you either have to step down to lower levels of competition and begin to be happy wrestling in flea markets and used car lots again as when you first break into wrestling or you have to find other ways to stay on the very top of the wrestling business and that is what I have begun to do as a I have started to spread my enormous talent into other areas. First I have become one of the leading broadcast journalists in all of wrestling. In the role of color commentator I have used my advanced intelect to provide never before imagined insight into the sport of professional wrestling for top promotions such as Pro Wrestling RIOT and even FIP. I have heard from countless fans and experts that the level of entertainment has been increased greatly any time I have been allowed behind the microphone as that Lenny Leonard character while passable at what he does can’t ever give that extra insight that only someone with my years of in ring experience could give. The other path I have started on is by taking my 13 years of in ring wrestling knowledge and passing that on to some of the best up and coming talents in all of wrestling as their business manager, coach and all around leader which is the role I fill so well as the CEO of Heartbreak Enterprises, INC. We have quickly become the most powerful and influential force in the South’s top wrestling promotion FIP. The entire promotion literally revolves around ME….and Phil of course and all of our wonderful stars who allow me to teach them and dictate what they do in the ring which is what has made us so damn successful. I am truly the KING of FIP. Hmmmm, maybe I should start wearing a crown to ringside.

Alan Wojcik: One of your clients is a former Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup competitor, let’s talk about “Addicted to Love” Rhett Titus.
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Sean Davis: Ahhhh, my tasty treat Rhett Titus. He has been SUCH a pleasure to have around in so many ways. First of all this kid has so much talent it is hard to imagine him not becoming one of the top ten stars ever in the wrestling business. I am SO proud of him and all he has accomplished for ME. Wow, he must really appreciate me as I led him to being the greatest Florida Heritage Champion of all time. I used my knowledge to control him like I was playing a video game as he did everything I told him to do so that he could bring that gold belt back to my mansion where it was so prominitely displayed in my trophy case. Of course Rhett has been handsomely rewarded for how well he has done for me. You see Rhett has an ENORMOUS…….appetite for the finer things in life so I have spared no expense when it comes to giving him all of the luxuries that only I could provide him. The finest wines, the most expensive restaurants and the sexiest and most willing women you have ever seen. When he told me he was in the mood for something a little aged but with lots of great experience in the bedroom I brought to him a very special gift in the legendary Baby Doll. Let’s just say she worked him out in ways Rhett never thought were possible until he eventually had no more use for her so we sent her packing back to North Carolina. Just think Tully Blanchard, Gino Hernandez and Ric Flair all in their primes couldn’t last with Baby Doll but my boy Rhett literally took her to the limit. Since then I replaced her with the world famous actress and model Amy Vitale who is currently giving all she has for the cause of keeping Rhett a happy boy.

 
Alan Wojcik: At an event earlier this year a $25,000 bounty you had placed on then FIP World champion Tyler Black was claimed, by current HBE and 2009 JPC competitor Davey Richards. Was this something that was planned all along or were you in shock when Richards came out to ringside?
 
Sean Davis: I guess you haven’t really been listening to what I have been saying and that is that NOTHING happens in FIP and especially when it comes to Heartbreak Enterprises, INC. that I am not in full control of. Bottom line Tyler Black was a huge thorn in my side and I had to do something serious to eliminate him so I enlisted the most dangerous man in wrestling today, the one and only Davey Richards. To not only take out Tyler Black for good but to be the center piece of Heartbreak Enterprises, INC. He truly did his job in a magnifcent way earning every cent of that $25,000 bounty and earning his place as the pride and joy of my most prestegious organization.

Alan Wojcik: HBE has had a relationship of sorts with the newly crowned FIP World Tag Team champions the British Lions (Christopher Grey & Tommy Taylor). What is the current status of the relationship and what do you think of the duo?
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Sean Davis: Relationship??? The British Lions are signed members of Heartbreak Enterprises, INC. You see Christopher Grey is not just one of the most talented men in the sport but also one of the smartest. He knew that if they signed a contract with me that is would only be a short matter of time before they would eb the FIP World Tag Team Champions and alas the inevitable has come to pass! As for Tommy Taylor…well he is tough and rugged and…well…thank God for him he has such an intelligent tag team partner that can make all of the right decisions for him. All he has to do is what Chris and I tell him to do which I know he is happy with as thinking is not his strong point.

 
Alan Wojcik: On May 2nd Mr. Richards was awarded the FIP World Heavyweight championship due to injuries to Tyler Black inflicted by your group over several months and the same evening he defeated Kenny King. You claimed it was always his championship and when I asked Mr. Richards about it he called me a racist. Shouldn’t he have defeated Black in the ring like all championship decisions?
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Sean Davis: Kenny King called you a racist?? Well that doesn’t surprise me I mean as he did vote for Obama and has been known to hang out with the Rev Sharpton type of crowd. As for Davey Richards winning the FIP title. As far as I’m concerned he won that belt when he put Tyler Black out of wrestling at the Battle of the Belts event and obviously the FIP Board of Directors felt the same way. Then just to prove that he is a true fighting champion he beat up poor Kenny King in the middle of the ring, fair and square to show everyone in FIP that he is the undisputed FIP World Heavyweight Champion.
 
Alan Wojcik: Sad to say but on October 3rd Rhett lost the FIP Heritage championship to 2009 Peterson Cup competitor Brad Attitude. During that evening Florida wrestling legend “Outlaw” Ron Bass figured in that decision. Let’s break this down into a couple of questions. First your feelings on Rhett losing the championship.
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Sean Davis: Rhett Titus was RIPPED OFF!!! As far as I’m concerned he is still the Florida Heritage Champion and Brad Attitude is nothing but a pretender, a false hero and a complete wannabe!!! He would have never been able to get out of Crystal River with Rhett’s title belt without help from that twisted old man “Outlaw” Ron Bass!! I mean his name says it all..he’s a damn outlaw and he’s proud of that!!! Ron Bass didn’t like that fact that I pointed out that fact that he is a HAS BEEN and he was wasting my precious time by running on at the mouth about the “good ole days” back in the 1940’s and 50’s when he was a big star in wrestling. No one cares about him. They only care about what’s happening now and that’s Heartbreak Enterprises, INC.
 
Alan Wojcik: Next we need to address “Outlaw” Ron Bass who factored into the match. After things settled you and the HBE laid him and Attitude out. Somewhere in this fracas he challenged you to a match….did you have any clue on November 21st you would be part of Texas Bullrope Match!?!??!
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Sean Davis: It is very clear to me that this old dude obviously has some sort of dementia and he was having flashbacks to when he was feuding with the Dirty Yellow Dog. I mean he had NO idea what he was doing when he challenged ME to not just a normal wrestling match but to a Bullrope Match on November 21 in Crystal River at the Peterson Cup 2009. Bottom line is I must be at least fifty years younger than this guy. He might have been tough back in the day and I am sure that if a game of Bingo on Friday night gets out of control that you might have to watch out for him hitting you with his walker but this is 2009 and I am one of the toughest guys in the sport. Hey I am the guy who made matches like Cage of Pain 1 and 2 famous so do you really think I am worried about this old man?? I hear he is taking this real serious and he is driving his lark to the gym every day and is really working up a sweat getting ready for this match and I think that’s kind of cute to be honest. I am ALMOST gonna feel bad when I bust his old head open with that rusty metal cow bell and I make him bleed all over the Crystal River Armory. Then as he takes his last breath in the middle of the ring he won’t be saying his “I Love You’s” to family members but will be saying “You were right Sean Davis…I should have bowed at your feet and proclaimed you the King of FIP like I know you are…it is my honor to now die at your feet knowing I was beat by a much better man”. HEHEHEHEHE that is gonna be so much fun!!!!

 
Alan Wojcik: Seemingly every high profile match I watched online with you and Phil saw you bleeding. Do you ever have your family and friends say, “Sean you need to stop doing this before it kills you?”
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Sean Davis: Alan you would know nothing about being an athlete and a warrior like Phil and I are. Blood, Sweat and Tears baby!!! That’s just part of being a professional wrestler. We’re not covered head to toe in thick pads like football players and hockey players are. We don’t have our matches stopped due to a little cut like in boxing or MMA. Pro Wrestling is a sport for REAL men which is why YOU would never survive!
 
Alan Wojcik: I couldn’t end this without bringing up a 2008 trip you, Phil & protege’ Nick Fame made to Panama where you were almost arrested for stomping on the Panamian flag. Do you regret the incident and were you ever afraid for your personal safety?
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Sean Davis: HELL YEAH we were afraid! Of course when you have an entire country wanting to kill you and the president of the country gets on national television promising your punishment it is a little frightening but that’s just part of being who we are. When you are in The Heartbreak Express you learn to live with a little fear at all times as you know there are so many people around the world that are jealous over our success in wrestling, in finance and with their wives and girlfriends. I mean do you know how many little kids are running around the world right now dressing in pink and purple and telling their friends “You’re Just Jealous” all the while these suckers that think they are the dads are wonderng how their kids ended up with Platinum Blonde Hair..HAH!! I guess that’s just gonna stay a secret between The HBX and their women!!!
 
The 2009 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup will be held this Friday in Brooksville and Saturday in Crystal River, FL. To see information on the entire weekend log onto www.JPC2009.com

 
Louis Lyndon
Height: 5 Ft 11 In
Weight: 175 Lbs
Hometown: East Lansing, Michigan
Pro Debut: 2007
Website/Myspace/Facebook: www.myspace.com/louiskendrick
Where you have seen him: Hybrid Pro, Dragon’s Gate USA, Insanity Pro, Price of Glory Wrestling, Firestorm Wrestling, AIW, AAW, Rapid Pro Wrestling, Pure Pro Wrestling, Championship Wrestling Experience, Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling, JAPW, NWA Indiana, GALLI Lucha Libre, Mr. Chainsaw Pro Wrestling, Championship Wrestling of Michigan.
 
Alan Wojcik: What were your initial thoughts on being named to Team Hybrid for the 2009 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup?
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Louis Lyndon: Excitement! I was quite surprised. The fact that there is a Team Hybrid for the Peterson Cup in itself was very surprising when I first heard. Never thought a couple years ago that Hybrid promotion would make it this far. The chance to represent the Hybrid promotion in Florida is chance of a lifetime.
 
Alan Wojcik: Doing research showed you work as both Louis Lyndon and Bryan Lyndon. Is this true and why the two different names?
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Louis Lyndon: I started off as Brian/Bryan Lyndon basically for a couple promotions including Hybrid and AIW. After furthering my training at Price of Glory Wrestling in MI, my trainer, Josh Raymond, decided I should do something different and use my real first name. I started taking on that name in December 2007. I use Louis Lyndon everywhere minus Hybrid to this day.
 
Alan Wojcik: On your Myspace you have a photo of someone named Clive Myers. Who is he and what does he mean to you?
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Louis Lyndon: Clive Myers! He was a 70’s-80’s British wrestler from the World of Sport era, during the times of your Johnny Saints, Steve Greys, and Mark Roccos. He was a kung-fu influenced wrestler like myself. I watch and study his wrestling all the time. He definitely inspires me when I go out and wrestle every single match.
 
Alan Wojcik: Before asking you about a specific match in the promotion, you’re representing Hybrid Pro Wrestling. Tell us something about the promotion that makes it different than other Midwest based promotions.
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Louis Lyndon: Hybrid Wrestling is a unique animal, at least compared to many other Midwest promotions. It is very athletic based company, always pushing limits of the human body. From the wrestlers to fans hitting metal sheets on guardrails it has a little different feel. It kinda goes away from old school wrestling of 80’s and kinda embraces the high impact style, high flying style of Michinoku Pro or Dragon Gate I would say.

 
Alan Wojcik: On December 16, 2008 you wrestled in what is talked about in wrestling as a five star ladder match against Marion Fontaine,Dave Cole & Christian Faith. Talk about the match and its place in Hybrid’s history.
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Louis Lyndon: This match was really painful. I got beat up like I had never had been before or even sense. The match itself introduced a unique idea where each person had their own colored ladder and thus was only be able to retrieve the title by climbing that ladder. This lead to people trying to break other people’s ladders in the match. My ladder actually was broken and I had to put my ladder on top of another person’s ladder near the end of the match. Kinda worked for a second, heh. Even though I lost, it was an honor to have a change to be the first Hybrid Champion and also to be apart of the company’s biggest match to date.
 
Alan Wojcik: Like Chris Jones, Johnny Gargano, Arik Cannon & Flip Kendrick you have worked for Dragons Gate USA and competed in their FRAY match. Talk about working for the promotion and for people at the JPC who will see FRAY!, explain the concept of the match.
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Louis Lyndon: FRAY! is one of craziest match ideas. It basically involves 8 men with two competitors started off. Every 3 minutes someone new enters randomly. The standard match rules apply with no countouts with the final survivor winning. You can’t prepare properly for a match like this. I myself had very little if any luck in the two I competed in. Working DGUSA was like a dream. I never thought I would get a chance to work for company like it. It was one of the greatest experiences of my wrestling career. Hopefully, down the road I will have another chance to work for them.
 
Alan Wojcik: If things go your way you might be coming to Florida the Insanity Pro Jr. Heavywight champion. Hybrid Pro teammates Flip Kendrick & Marion Fontaine are also in the tournament (Louis faces Billy Roc in round one, www.insanityprowrestling.com). Scout out them & Dave Cole for fans who have never seen them.
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Louis Lyndon: I am really planning on it. I have been in dojo double-time preparing for the tournament. Yes, Flip and Fontaine are both in the tournament as well. Flip, my brother, is always a tough competitor in few times we have fought each other. You have no idea where his flips are going to come from. He has come along over way over the last year. Fontaine and I have had few matches with him getting the better 2 out of 3. You kinda underestimate Fontaine when you see him at first glance. You quickly, find out he is one crafty wrestler out there. Dave Cole is one of toughest guys I have ever fought. He is all around wrestler. Doesn’t seem to have a weakness.
 
Alan Wojcik: Of the other fifteen competitors is there someone you are looking forward to possibly facing and someone you consider a possible roadblock to the trophy?
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Louis Lyndon: Everyone is a roadblock. Any single person in this tournament could win it. I know nothing will be easy. I am just going to bring my 70’s Kung Fu and give it everything I got!
 
For full event info, VIP ticket packages and profiles of other competitors log onto www.JPC2009.com

 
Flip Kendrick
Height: 5Ft 8 In
Weight:170 Lbs
Hometown: Mt .Clemens, Michigan, Resdies: Lansing, Michigan
Website/Myspace/Facebook/Youtube: www.myspace.com/dkendrick, http://www.youtube.com/user/flipkendrick
Pro Debut: 2006
Tournament history: HYBRID Title Tournament (Lost in the second round of Blonde Bracket)
Where you have seen him: Hybrid Wrestling, Dragons Gate USA, JAPW, Absolute Intense Wrestling, Insanity Pro Wrestling, Championship Wrestling Experience, HWA Wrestling, Mega Championship Wrestling, Cleveland All Pro Wrestling, Rapid Pro Wrestling, Epic Wrestling, Price of Glory Wrestling, Mr. Chainsaw, MCWA Wrestling, AAW Wrestling, Galli Lucha Libre, WASP Wrestling, Far North Wrestling, and IWA East Coast.
Championships held: JAPW Light Heavyweight champion.
 
Alan Wojcik: What were your initial thoughts when your were announced as part of Team Hybird for the 2009 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup and what did you know of the event’s history?
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Flip Kendrick: It’s hard to believe that HYBRID has made it this far as a company. Who would have thought that in 2006 (it’s debut) that it would be regarded as a rising company and would be included in a tournament with the such well know wrestling promotions as CZW, AAW and FIP. I was proud to find out that out of all the HYBRID wrestlers that I would be chosen to represent HYBRID. As far the events histroy, I’m going to be honest I’ve heard of the tournament before and I understood that FIP ran it. But I’ve never actually seen any tournament matches from previous tournaments.
 
Alan Wojcik: How does a Michigan St grad with a major in telecommunications, media & info studies end up becoming a professional wrestler? Why MSU and not Michigan (JPC supporter Ron Niemi is a mega-huge Michigan supporter) was is their degree programs or were you always a Spartan supporter?
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Flip Kendrick: Not sure how I became a professional wrestler. I think it was just a natural progression. At least while I was school it was just a cool hobby to tell people about. At that time, I was wrestling at 2 promotions maybe once a month or once every other month due to school. So nothing serious at all. When I graduated December 2008 and I was contacted about JAPW for the BOTLH, my career basically took off. Started doing more shows and working on basics. But yeah if you have ever seen my YouTube page I have a lot music videos that I edited, and I believe that my Teaser video and best of video (Death of Me) have contributed to the attention I’ve been getting. I basically chose MSU because my brother Louis had already been attending and it’s a lot easier to get in. If I were to choose some school related to my degree I wouldn’t have chosen either.
 
Alan Wojcik: On your Myspace page there are videos of you doing some amazing gymnastic moves. How long has gymnastics been in your life and how much does it influence your wrestling style, is there a Lucha influence as well?
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Flip Kendrick: I did gymnastics for 4 years in high school. Basically self trained from there. Picked up martial arts tricking (which is martial arts with gymnastics influence) and met a couple people involved in that. My wrestling style is very acrobatic. I’d say my flipping background is a direct correlation to my wrestling style since flipping came first in my life. I find that lucha libre is the best style to incorporate my gymnastics and tricking.

 
Alan Wojcik: You were part of a FRAY! match on the 2nd Dragons Gate event. Tell the fans what that match is like and how did you come to work for this fast rising promotion?
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Flip Kendrick: The match was quite an experience, very nerve wrecking. After my injury, I had about 2 matches before this match so I was definitely not at 100%. I don’t want to go into too many details but I was contacted about doing the first Fray and wasn’t able to make it so they were able to fit me into the second one.

 
Alan Wojcik: On an recent CWE event you and Louis Lyndon teamed to face Sexual Harassment and also faced him in IPW. Talk about him as a partner and opponent.
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Flip Kendrick: Ahh, Louis Lyndon, we have a lot a history since we are brothers. He basically pushed me to get involved in wrestling. But as far a being a tag partner, it is very fitting since our styles are both almost identical minus my flips. As an opponent he is a tough competitor.
 
Alan Wojcik: If things go your way you might be coming to Florida the Insanity Pro Jr. Heavywight champion. Hybrid Pro teammate Marion Fontaine is also in the tournament (www.insanityprowrestling.com). Scout out him & Dave Cole for fans who have never seen them.
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Flip Kendrick: I could become the Insanity Pro Jr. Heavyweight champion, that would be quite an accomplishment. Marion Fontaine and Dave Cole are both very talented. I’ve known them both for a quite a few years now and know what they are both capable of. Although they may not work for a lot of promotions they will definitely impress the fans JPC 2009.
 
Alan Wojcik: Checking out the IWA East Coast site sees you listed being part of a 2009 Zero-G Crown Scaffold match taking on Shimma Xion, Michael Facade & Zac Vincent. What are you thinking about when you hear the name of that match?
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Flip Kendrick: When I think of this match I think insanity and injuries.
 
Alan Wojcik: Looking over the other 15 competitors do you see anyone as a road block from you winning the tournament and why?
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Flip Kendrick: Basically everyone is a road block, seeing as how I’m probably the guy with the least matches and experience under my belt.
 
For full event info, VIP ticket packages and profiles of other competitors log onto www.JPC2009.com

]]> http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/2009/11/14/jpc2009-profile-flip-kendrick/feed/ 0 http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/2009/11/13/boogeyman-shoots-down-rumor/ http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/2009/11/13/boogeyman-shoots-down-rumor/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:20:02 +0000 Brad Dykens http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/?p=13276 “THE BOOGEYMAN” MARTY WRIGHT SHOOTS DOWN RUMORS OF HIS DISAPPEARANCE, EXPLAINS WHY HE TOOK NO BOOKINGS IN OCTOBER, TALKS TNA, AND MORE IN HIS FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE LEAVING WWE By WorldWrestlingInsanity.com

That’s right.  He’s the red faced demon who wormed his way into your hearts. Now, after months of rumors, “The Boogeyman” Marty Wright joins ClubWWI.com to set the record straight and shoot down false rumors…in his first shoot interview…EVER!

With a career in World Wrestling Entertainment that many fans will never forget, Marty’s story doesn’t end there. In fact, it was just beginning. Hounded by speculation about his recent “disappearance,” Wright has plenty to talk about life after WWE, people who represented him, his view on WWE, TNA, and tons more including: The False Reports of His “Disappearance,” Why He Was MIA, Going To TNA, Creating The Boogeyman Gimmick, False Stories of His Worm Eating, Why Booker T Deserves Credit For Their WrestleMania Match, Being Busted For Lying About His Age At Tough Enough Try-Outs, WWE’s Goal For His Character, Why That Didn’t Work Out, Being a “Former Actor” When He Debuted, The Wrestler He Prays To Work With, Scaring a Kid To Teach Her a Lesson, Losing His Teeth, The Boogeyman Voice, Kurt Angle, Team 3D, Dusty Rhodes, Jimmy “Boogie Woogie Man” Valiant, and More

People have been clamoring for answers from Marty “Boogeyman” Wright ever since agent Scott Epstein sent out an email to websites explaining that he could not get in contact with him.  Scott apologized for Wright’s “no-shows” and pleaded with him to be more professional in handling his bookings.  During his ClubWWI.com shoot, James Guttman asked the former Boogeyman about this situation and the story was quite different than fans may have thought:

“Well, that whole story…I’m not gonna bury anyone.  That’s not what this interview is all about.  But Scott Epstein definitely buried me.”

James asks him about the confusion regarding bookings.  Had Marty accepted and then disappeared?  Wright explains to ClubWWI.com listeners:

“I had spoke with Scott Epstein prior, at one point in time.  OK?  And told him I did not want to do anything in the month of October because there was a possibility – a slight possibility – but a chance that I might be going back to WWE for a Halloween special that month.  That idea was brought to my attention so I wanted to leave the month of October open in case that does happen.  That didn’t happen and Scott took it upon himself to make all these bookings – not once confirming with me those dates.  And I had already told him I didn’t want to do anything for the month of October.  So for all those people that he said that I committed to, I want to apologize for any inconvenience that Scott put you in, because I certainly didn’t agree to those particular date.  It’s sad enough that my name had to be dragged through the dirt to raise another person’s image….I never once, and God is my witness, ever confirmed any dates that Scott said I was supposed to  be at.”

Marty goes on to discuss life on the Indies, “agents,” the new character he would use on the Independent scene, not getting paid from Scott, and more. 

One question that leads to is TNA.  ClubWWI.com listeners have wondered it and fans across the world ask him.  What about Total Nonstop Action?  Could we see the worms make an appearance?

“TNA is another organization with many friends from WWE who have been in the business for a long time.  Bubba and Devon – Team 3D.  Kurt Angle.  They even have Bobby Lashley over there at this point in time.  Again., hats off to those guys.  As far as me going to TNA, you can never really know what the future holds.  But I can tell you this, you will see my face on that TV screen soon enough.”

He was The Boogeyman! And he’s comin’ to getcha! But you can get to him first…by logging on to ClubWWI.com right now for his first interview since leaving WWE!

The full 32 minute shoot with Marty “Boogeyman” Wright  is up exclusively on ClubWWI.com right now and along with 200 stars, you’ll have plenty of superstars to put on your Ipod, Phone, burn to CD, or just listen through your computer. Stars you can hear the minute you sign up include: Sean Mooney, Sim Snuka, Lance Cade, Jesse Ventura, Bobby Lashley, Vince Russo, Jerry Lawler, Hillbilly Jim, The Killer Bees, Ron Simmons, Magnum T.A., Kevin Sullivan, Mr. Fuji, The Iron Sheik, Rory McAllister, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Tommy Rich, Tully Blanchard, Ken Patera, Bobby Heenan, Terri Runnels, Kevin Nash, Kenny Dykstra, Outback Jack, Paul Orndorff, Headbanger Mosh, Terry Funk, Trevor Murdoch, Eric Bischoff, Nikita Koloff, Nunzio, John Cena Sr., Kizarny, Armando Estrada, Dangerous Danny Davis, Ronnie Garvin, Clarence Mason, Dave Taylor Colin Delaney, Jim Mitchell, Chris Harris, Ahmed Johnson, Glacier, Balls Mahoney, Francine, Sid Vicious, Paul Bearer, Brian Knobbs,  Bruno Sammartino, Bryan Clark, Sean Mooney, Scott D’Amore, Tito Santana, Al Snow, Tod Gordon, JJ Dillon, Charlie Haas, Tom Prichard, Jacques Rougeau, Paul Roma, Jim Powers, Tammy Sytch, Too Cold Scorpio, The Honky Tonk Man, Ole Anderson, Kid Kash, Ivan Koloff, Jackie Gayda, Mr. Hughes, Scotty 2 Hotty, Dawn Marie, John Heidenreich, Jimmy Hart, Jimmy Valiant, Rick Martel, Manny Fernandez, Bad News Brown, Tony “T.L. Hopper” Anthony, Nick Bockwinkel, Dory Funk Jr, Diamond Dallas Page, Rob Conway, Sylvain Grenier, Mike Bucci, Samu, Oscar, Erik Watts, Buff Bagwell, Christian, Jazz, Demolition Ax and Smash, Koko B. Ware, Ricky Morton, Lance Russell, Bruce Hart, Dustin “Goldust” Rhodes, Damian Demento, Fred “Shockmaster” Ottman, Justin Credible, Cpl. Kirchner, One Man Gang, Scott Steiner, Shawn Stasiak, Ted DiBiase, Ivory, Chris Masters, Elix Skipper, Kamala, Samoa Joe, Giant Bernard, Bill DeMott, Juvi “Juice” Guerrera, Nora “Molly Holly” Greenwald, Nick  Dinsmore, Harley Race, Bull Buchanan, D-Lo Brown, Road Warrior Animal, Missing Link, Rikishi, Slick, Nidia, George Steele, Christy Hemme, Disco Inferno, Paul Ellering, Vito, Steve Black man, Bushwhacker Luke, AJ Styles, Chris Daniels, Dennis Stamp, Shawn Daivari, B.G. James, Ron Killings, Zach Gowan, D-Ray 3000, Dan Severn, Earl and Dave Hebner, Sivi Afi, Baron Von Raschke, Spike Dudley, Rodney Mack, Downtown Bruno, Larry Zybszko, Rick Steiner, Julie Hart, Mae Young, Sam Houston, and many, more.

 
Former two-time Ring Of Honor World Tag Team Champion, Tyler Black, was one of the special guests on this week’s live edition (11/09/09) of Monday Night Mayhem (presented by ReelWrestling.com), hosted by The Big Mosh, Blade, & “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent. You can feel The Mayhem live & in streaming audio every Monday night (at 8PM ET/7PM CT), exclusively on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network (www.MondayNightMayhem.com, www.ITunes.com, www.AudioWrestling.com, www.Facebook.com/MondayNightMayhem, & www.MySpace.com/MondayNightMayhem).    
 
Tyler’s first-ever Mayhem appearance (as part of the “MNM Fall Tour ‘09″) is now available for free in Windows Streaming Media, or via The Mayhem’s official Podcast on ITunes:

Tyler Black/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Streaming Audio): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/waxfiles/110909.wax 

Tyler Black/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Podcast On ITunes): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/nov09/110909.mp3

Here are some of the highlights of Tyler’s exclusive interview, provided by The Mayhem’s official correspondent, Paterson From New Jersey:
 
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Tyler Black joined The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network for his first trip into the squared circle of “Your Home Of Wrestling Radio,” coming off of the heels of ROH’s returns to Philadelphia & New Jersey this past weekend. There are many wrestling fans that indeed are thinking about going to the forthcoming Ring Of Honor shows this weekend (in the Detroit & Toronto areas), and Tyler was asked to handicap the vibe & feelings going on in ROH currently. “Lately I would say in the last couple of months, almost since Bryan (Danielson) & Nigel (McGuniess) left the company, we really hit a stride in overall production. I don’t know if it was the addition of Jim Cornette or what, but it kind of lit a spark under everyone’s ass, and we’ve been working really hard. I think our last two TV tapings have been the best we have done so far for HDNet.”

After leaving TNA a few months ago, Jim Cornette made his way back to Ring Of Honor as Executive Producer of ROH On HDNet, and many journalists, critics, & fans alike are saying that this move can only help the company in the long run. Tyler was asked about his impact on ROH since coming in once again. “Jimmy has only been with for a short time, and people were asking who was going help us out whether it be Ric Flair or Bret Hart, but I think we got a coup with Jim Cornette leaving TNA & coming to help us. He’s a smart guy, and he’s been in the business for decades and just being around having him in the locker room has me immensely. I think the most important thing it has helped the energy of everything. People were kinda down, and he came in gave us a great vibe.”

Many fans see Tyler Black as the talent that can lead Ring Of Honor going forward as the next ROH World Champion leading into the new calendar year ahead. Mosh asked him about the pressure associated with this & whether he welcomes the pressure going forward, as he could leading the company in the next year. “I’ve gotten lucky that I have had a lot of high-pressure experience over the last few years, so I’ve gotten to the point where I’m comfortable & almost thrive under pressure. Having the World Title & carrying that weight on my shoulders is something I look forward to hopefully in the near future in 2010 & beyond.”

As is the trend every year, Ring Of Honor will be showcasing its talent in the city that WrestleMania is held in…with fans from across the globe converging on the locale of Phoenix, AZ area. With rumors swirling that World Wrestling Entertainment are looking very hard at ROH talent, including Tyler Black, how does he feel about going there and if he feels he is ready for that kind of a jump? “I know I could into the WWE & compete with those guys. And that’s a testament to Ring Of Honor, because we’ve had the experience on TV…we’ve done the Pay-Per-Views. So whatever disadvantages I’m presumed to have going into that situation, I think are not true. I could in there & stand toe-to-toe with anybody in that company & blow them out of the water.” And his thoughts on WrestleMania weekend: “I’m really excited for WrestleMania weekend as I always am, and I hope the fans are too. It’s a crazy weekend…There’s events Friday, Saturday, Sunday. the Hall Of Fame, WrestleMania, the Dragon Gate USA show, and we’re running two shows on Friday & Saturday. There’s so much going on as a fan, and it’s going to be a blast. And hopefully the eyes of the wrestling world, whether they be the WWE people, checking us out or trying to put the kibosh on us. It’s nice because obviously they are worried to some effect. We’re on the radar.”

Blade asked Tyler about the fans of Ring Of Honor, who are extremely passionate & loyal about the product and who do not want their favorite talents to leave. Names like CM Punk, Samoa Joe, Colt Canada & most recently Nigel McGuinness & “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson have gone on to the WWE or TNA, and a large majority of the rabid ROH fans think their careers will suffer for that. Tyler sincerely believes that the cream does rise to the top when it comes to those who have moved on from ROH, but it’s mainly up to the guys to make their mark. “The successes are few & far in between. A lot of that might have to do with the politics of pro wrestling. Everyone who has come out of Ring Of Honor is capable, and if given the opportunity, they can succeed. Colt Cabana is an incredible talent, and as far as I’m concerned, he was mismanaged. And you have guys like Evan Bourne (Matt Sydal) & CM Punk who were given the opportunity to excel, and they took advantage of the opportunity. I hope they don’t do that to Bryan Danielson. He paid his dues more than anybody in the wrestling business, and hopefully he can showcase his talents for the rest of the world & that audience, and they will appreciate him.”

In closing, Tyler was asked a very important question: What is in store for Tyler Black & pro wrestling in 2010? “All I can hope for in 2010 is that it’s not going to be like the last decade in the wrestling business. Everything has kind of stagnated for the last decade, and hopefully whether it’s myself or someone else, we could bring change into the business & infuse some new energy. As for myself, I’m with Ring of Honor through 2010. If I’m the poster boy & the guy that’s going to carry the weight for that world, hopefully it’s the World Title, because I would love to have that opportunity & really be the face of the company for the future.”

More is contained in this exclusive interview with one of Ring Of Honor’s fiercest warriors, including his comments on his matches this weekend in Detroit against Claudio Castagnoli (happening for the first time ever in Ring Of Honor) & in the Toronto area against Roderick Strong (in a rematch from “Survival Of The Fittest 2009″). Keep up-to-date on Tyler’s upcoming events & shows, and look back on his rise to the top in Ring Of Honor by checking out his official MySpace page (located at www.MySpace.com/t_black). And for more ROH goodness, one-half of the hottest tag team circulating the independent scene, Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks, also joined The Mayhem to preview his team’s match against Kevin Steen & El Generico in “The Motor City” this Friday, what him & his brother (Matt) have planned for ROH’s fans in Mississauga, The Young Bucks’ chances at the ROH World Tag Team Titles & the team’s comparisons over the years to The Hardy Boyz, along with Nick’s thoughts on the recent WWE return of the man who helped train The Young Bucks, Marty Jannetty. Want to learn more about The Young Bucks? Head on over to their official MySpace page (located at www.MySpace.com/TheYoungBucks). Tickets for both events this weekend are available to purchase at www.ROHWrestling.com, www.Tickets.com, or by calling (215) 781-2500. The future of professional wrestling is ushered in…exclusively on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network!
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“The Anarchist” Arik Cannon
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 210
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Pro Debut: 9/22/01
Website: http://www.arikcannon.com or http://www.myspace.com/arikcannon
Tournament History: 2004-2006 IWA-MS Ted Petty Invitational, 2005 & 2006 CHIKARA Tag World Grand Prix, Winner 2006 CHIKARA Young Lions Cup, 2006 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (lost to in 1st round)
Where you have seen him: AAW, F1RST, Pro Wrestling Phoenix, IWA-MS, AWE, 3XW, NIW, MPW, CHIKARA, X-Jam Wrestling, CZW, N.O.W, Dragons Gate, Hybrid Pro and ROH.
Championships held: Current AAW Heritage champion, 3XW Cruiserweight champion, IWA-MS World Heavyweight (2 times), MPW Cruiserweight (3 times), MPW Universal, NIW Impact, PWO Cruiserweight, NOW champion

 
Alan Wojcik: In 2006 we spoke about your feelings on being in the tournament. Were you surprised to be coming back this year and could you share you memories of the ‘06 event.
 
Arik Cannon: The 2006 tournament was a great time. Even though I was eliminated by the eventual winner; Milano Collection A.T., I still enjoyed my time at the ‘06 JPC. It was two nights of great wrestling action, for an even greater cause. It was a pleasure being asked to be a part of it. Now, here we are a few years later and it’s that time again… I’ll be honest, I’m pleased to be involved again, but this time… I am looking for a different outcome! I’ve stepped up my game, and this time around I don’t intend to be a stepping stone for my opponent.

Alan J. Wojcik: What led you to become a pro wrestler and be trained by Chris Hero?

Arik Cannon: A lot of people make the mistake of thinking I started w/ Chris Hero which is not the case. I grew up in a small town, and to prove just how small the world really is, Nora “Molly Holly” Greenwald, was/is from the same town. I was friends with her younger brothers, and wound up asking her for some advice on how to get into the business. I wound up training at the MPW Training Camp in Minnesota. As for how I wound up training with Hero, I met Dave Prazak here in MN and gave him a tape. I also sent one to Hero, as IWA had a try-out show, so to speak, coming up, and I wanted to get on it. I got the opportunity to work for IWA, and have been learning from Chris since.

Alan J. Wojcik: What led you to call yourself “the Anarchist” and for fans that have never seen you work, describe you ring style.

Arik Cannon: I’ve always kind of played by my own rules. Sure, I’ll hear what you have to say, and listen to what you think is right, or how things should go, but when it comes down to it, I’m going to do it my way, with my rules. How I want, when I want. My ring style… good question. I think my strengths are mat/technical wrestling, and my strikes. A technician with Japanese influences, and a splash of Lucha Libre training.

Alan Wojcik: You’ve been a busy person since we spoke in 2006. One of the biggest changes in the closing of a former home, IWA Mid South. Some other JPC competitors shared their thoughts on the promotion. Could you share some please.
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Arik Cannon: Ian Rotten and IWA Mid-South definitely played a big part in helping me grow as a wrestler, but also to spread the word about “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon. I was put in the ring with some great talents over the years at IWA M-S. I appreciate what Ian/IWA M-S did for me during that time. I felt my time at IWA Mid-South had run it’s course, and I sat down with Ian and told him I would be looking for work elsewhere and thanked him for what he had done for me. As for IWA Mid-South closing… Alan, you liar. :)
 
Alan Wojcik: In November 2006 you worked for the very short lived MTV/Big Vision Entertainment “Wrestling Society X.” What were your thoughts when you were asked to be part of a 30 minute heavily edited wrestling show?
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Arik Cannon: I was excited. It was a big opportunity, and a chance to be seen on an international level. The talent they brought in for WSX had potential by the bunches… It’s too bad it didn’t work out. It was heavily edited, and maybe a bit over the top, but it was still fun. In the end, I think MTV is to blame for WSX’s downfall. They didn’t put anything behind the program. Unless I called you, to tell you it was on, you likely would’ve never known. That, and the chicks on The Hills are way hotter than I am. MTV threw a bunch of money at WSX and then let it die, I was more than happy to accept to take my cut.
 
Alan Wojcik: In 2007 you founded the F1RST promotion. What was the brain child of the promotion and how did you feel things are going in year two?
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Arik Cannon: At the time, the local wrestling scene here in Minnesota had grown very stale and there weren’t many promotions running in general. Those few promotions that were running in the area, were fairly lazy about it. They did little to no promoting. No advertising. Nothing beyond the internet. I believe there is a market for wrestling here, and with a little hard work those people could be reached! To date, F1RST Wrestling has run a total of 19 shows. All in all, I’d consider those 19 shows, a success. While the idea and the concept was mine… F1RST Wrestling isn’t a 1 man ship. We are a team. We succeed and fail together.
 
Alan Wojcik: Also in 2007 you worked abroad for Dragons Gate. Talk about the Japanese experience.
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Arik Cannon: Working for Dragon Gate in Japan, as cliche’ as it sounds, was a dream come true. I was like a kid in a toy store. I’ve been watching Toryumon/Dragon Gate for years… It was rather surreal to find myself across the ring from my opponents each night. Those 6 weeks were far and away, the best 6 weeks of my wrestling life to date. Each night I was in the ring with some of the best in the world.
 
Alan Wojcik: This year you are part of Team AAW with Shane Hollister, Silas Young & Johnny Gargano. For those not doing You Tube searches, give a scouting report on the three men.
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Arik Cannon: I’m not exactly sure why AAW felt the need to send these guys… But, either way I’m not about to waste my interview time talking about these chumps!
 
Alan Wojcik: Doing research for this interview brought up matches against some of the other 15 people in the tournament. Is there someone you think could be the one person that can stop you from winning it all?
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Arik Cannon: In a tournament like this… I’m not sure you have to worry about that “one” person. There is always the unknown, that is a concern all on it’s own. But of those I do know, the guys I am familiar with my main concern is seeing Drake Younger or Davey Richards across the ring from me. Drake, who is notorious for torturing himself to defeat his opponents isn’t exactly something or somebody I am eager to punch in the face. As for Davey Richards on the other hand… He’s notorious for torturing his opponents to get the job done. Davey can come at you from all angles. There is a reason he’s one of the best in the world at what he does. Certainly someone you don’t want to find yourself up against in a tournament setting. Even if you manage to get by him, or Drake, what will they have done to you in the process?

 
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Rob Van Dam Discusses How Close He Feels He Is To Signing With TNA (Now That Hulk Hogan Has Landed), What “The Hulkster” Brings To TNA, The Critics Who Feel “The End Of TNA” Is Now Ahead, His Thoughts On Shane McMahon’s Forthcoming WWE Departure, & Looking Back At His Feud With Taz A Decade Later (And The Legacy Of ECW’s Flagship Pay-Per-View, November To Remember)
 

 
Former WWE & ECW Champion, Rob Van Dam, was the special guest on this week’s live edition (11/02/09) of Monday Night Mayhem (presented by ReelWrestling.com), hosted by The Big Mosh, Blade, & “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent. You can feel The Mayhem live & in streaming audio every Monday night (at 8PM ET/7PM CT), exclusively on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network (www.MondayNightMayhem.com, www.ITunes.com, www.AudioWrestling.com, www.Facebook.com/MondayNightMayhem, & www.MySpace.com/MondayNightMayhem).    
 
RVD’s return to The Mayhem (as part of the “MNM Fall Tour ‘09″) is now available for free in Windows Streaming Media, or via The Mayhem’s official Podcast on ITunes:

Rob Van Dam/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Streaming Audio): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/waxfiles/110209.wax 

Rob Van Dam/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MNM Podcast On ITunes): http://www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/nov09/110209.mp3

Here are some of the highlights of RVD’s exclusive interview, provided by The Mayhem’s official correspondent, Paterson From New Jersey:
 
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What better place for “Mr. Monday Night” to be on a Monday evening other than The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network! “Mr. PPV” joined The Mosh, Blade, & “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent for his third appearance on the MNM airwaves. Rob thanked The Mayhem Crew for the chance to come back, as he is gearing up for a phenomenal overseas tour in November & December. For more information on where Rob is headed, log onto his official website (located at www.RobVanDam.com), along with his official MySpace page (located at www.MySpace.com/GoToRobVanDam.com.)
 
Since leaving World Wrestling Entertainment two years ago, rumors have continued to swirl that RVD Rob could be moving over to TNA…and those rumors kicked into high gear after he attended last month’s Bound For Glory PPV in California (as a guest of Booker T) and met both Dixie Carter & Vince Russo. Now that Hulk Hogan has officially signed with TNA, how appealing is TNA to RVD? The question on the hearts & minds of fans across the globe was answered exclusively on The Mayhem. “With Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff now in TNA, it’s a very interesting time in the wrestling business…and in a very positive way. I was at Bound For Glory saying hi to some friends. And part of that was ‘Oh hi Dixie, nice to meet you.’ We have talked on the phone…Same thing with Vince Russo. Now that Hogan & Bischoff are there, it’s definitely putting a lot of energy on TNA, a lot of focus & eyes. Now if they can follow up with that, they could really, really grow.” He went to add, “It’s more appealing because they raised the stakes.” You cannot miss a special edition of “Reel Time” (featuring ReelWrestling.com’s Chris Walsh & The Mayhem’s National TNA Correspondent, “Wild Bill Brown) as part of The Mayhem’s “Sweeps Month” kickoff, with more analysis & discussion on Hulk Hogan signing with TNA Wrestling…and what lies ahead for the company in 2010.

Many people in the wrestling industry are indeed skeptical about TNA’s acquisition of “The Hulkster,” with such superstars as The Honky Tonk Man saying Hogan joining the company very will could be “the end of TNA.” Others have speculated that some of Hogan’s long-time friends & colleagues (such as Brutus “The Barber” Beefacke & The Nasty Boys) could have jobs again in the business with Hogan in charge. RVD knows Hogan well (especially after having the opportunity to be a special guest trainer on last fall’s “Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling”), and was asked what can Hogan bring to the table at this time to TNA. “Hulk Hogan brings credibility & name recognition. A lot of people that don’t watch wrestling & many haven’t watched wrestling in five or ten years, they all know who Hulk Hogan is. He is a great representative of what wrestling can be. Should he have the book? I don’t know. Just because you have one talent in the business, doesn’t mean you have something else. I can’t imagine myself having the book & being in charge. If they do allow Knobbs & Beefcake and those guys to come in, we can all say TNA wasn’t that smart.”

This month, The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network will be looking back at the ten-year anniversary of one of professional wrestling’s most-storied Pay-Per-Views, ECW’s November To Remember ‘99 (which took place in the hometown of The Mayhem: Buffalo, NY), along with its place in wrestling history, & the impact it left on the business. Many fans from the original ECW remember that was Taz’s last match with the company, and Taz’s final feud in the company while being an active member of the roster was against RVD. “The Chairman Of The Board” asked Rob about that night in Buffalo, what he remembers from the Pay-Per-View. “The night itself doesn’t stand out in a lot of way in my mind. The match I remember had a lot of momentum. I had a lot of special feelings for Taz at the time, and we had a little history with me being on Team Sabu & him being on Team Taz. I don’t remember the match that well, but I could pretty bet that RVD had a kick-ass match.” Mosh asked Rob about the legacy of November to Remember & how the fans will remember the event as a whole. “I think if nothing else since it had such a damn catchy title, I think the fans will always remember that. And if they were fortunate enough to be there live & be one of the fans that was part of that time period when we were all treated with these awesome extreme matches, then they will always remember it. Anytime you say November, you have remember in the back of your mind whether you say it enough.”

A couple of new DVD’s are in the pipeline from World Wrestling Entertainment (”The History Of The World Heavyweight Championship” & “Jeff Hardy: My Life, My Rules”) with some RVD’s best matches from years past being put on these upcoming DVD’s. Rob was asked if the industry can get back to when there was five-star matches all the time & if there can be a rebirth of sorts. “I would hope so, but I would understand if it went the other way too, because I had enough so I would understand when other people have had enough. I don’t watch wrestling in fact I haven’t watched it since 2001, so when I was in the WWE, I would record the show & fast-forward through it to my to critique it. It became about business to me, and I didn’t want to watch other people work. I see what they are doing, and I’m not impressed with al ot of what I see on TV. I see people going through movements, but they have no sense of art & pro wrestling is an art.” He continued by adding: “Can we get the wrestling business fun with Hulk Hogan in TNA? I don’t know but here’s one thing, part of why it’s not interesting to watch anymore is because it’s so routine & mundane. Every match from the beginning to the end, have to be ’superstar vs. superstar.’ They have to be treated like main events, they all have to go six or seven minutes, they have to back & forth all the time, and someone catches a fall. What happened to the jobber matches? Big John Studd would have a squash match with two or three guys, and then when he faced like Hulk Hogan, it meant something. But now every match, we have to see the babyface cry & sell, and the heel do his stuff, and the babyface make his big comeback. Every match? I don’t enjoy that.”

More goodness is contained in this exclusive interview with “The Whole F’n Show,” including his candid comments & thoughts on Shane McMahon’s departure from the WWE, what he would like to see more of in wrestling today, & a special “Get Well” message to the voice of World Wrestling Entertainment, Jim Ross. Don’t forget to log onto www.RobVanDam.com & www.MySpace.com/GoToRobVanDam.com to get the latest on RVD TV (and how you can score a free membership), RVD Radio, & Rob’s forthcoming overseas European tour!
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In May 2003 IPW Hardcore promoters created the JEFF PETERSON MEMORIAL CUP in tribute to the fallen cruiserweight star who passed in 2001 after a long battle with cancer. Since then the event has garnered a list of international stars who supported the event and honored Jeff’s memory by putting on five star caliber bouts. The previous winners were “Reckless Youth” Tom Carter, Justice, Chris Sabin, Milano Collection AT, Chris Hero & Erick Stevens. On November 20-21 sixteen men will come to Brooksville & Crystal River, Florida to try and join those names. Could this year’s winner be:

 
“Street Dog” Jon Moxley
Height: 6 Ft 3 In
Weight: 225 Lbs
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Pro Debut: June 2004
Website/Myspace/Facebook:
Tournament history: HWA’s 2009 Attack of the Trios (w/Dean Jablonski & Dick Rick), 2009 CZW Tournament of Death (lost in 2nd round)
Where you have seen him: Combat Zone Wrestling (member of Switchblade Conspiracy w/ Sami Callilhan), Heartland Wrestling Association, IWA Puerto Rico, Insanity Pro Wrestling, CHIKARA, WAR, Northern Wrestling Federation
Championships held: Current HWA Tag Team champion (w/”King Vu” Richard Phillips), HWA Tag Team (w/Jimmy Turner), 2x HWA Heavyweight champion, IWA-PR Tag Team (w/Hade Vansen), IPW Mid-American, IPW World Heavyweight.
 
Alan Wojcik: What was your initial reaction to being named part of Team CZW for the 2009 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup?

Jon Moxley: I was pretty stoked. Fresh, tough competition is always healthy for you, it’s something I constantly crave and there’s plenty of it in this thing. Actually, stoked isn’t the word, I’d say instantly pissed off, in a hungry positive energy kind of way.A lot of guys I’m sure are just glad to be able to say they’re in it. I’d say that well over half of the guys in the tournament have already blown their load telling all their buddies and chicks at the bar how they’re invited to this prestigious tournament, so all those guys are satisfied to just be there and as good as beaten mentally. That’s another thing I love about these types of events, it’s gonna be the kinda thing where everyone is behaving like it’s a tennis tournament or something, shaking hands and sportsmanship and posing for pictures and telling each other how good they are and the like. That kind of stuff irritates me. It’s like…isn’t anybody pissed off? Wheres the aggression? Why are we all friends? Where’s the yelling and screaming? Doesn’t anybody just wanna *%#@ somebody up? Personally, I’m not interested in doing tricks for the audience and trying to impress anyone with fancy b.s….I just wanna come in and wreck everything.
 
Alan Wojcik: You were trained by Cody Hawk, talk about the training and working for Heartland Wrestling Association.
 
Jon Moxley: When I was 16 I went to the HWA school for the first time, this was when Les Thatcher still owned and ran things. I went into his office and he more or less told me to get out. He told me I couldn’t train till I was 18. I was pretty pissed so I just kept coming up and hanging around, being a nusance. I started working security and setting up the ring and when he wasn’t around I was able to get in the ring and work out with guys. Cody eventually took over the company and let me start training full time and I can’t say enough about how great it was, I’m extremely grateful for being taught and brought up the way I was, especially now looking back. It was hard, no joke, 3 or 4 days a week for 3 hours at a time, endless conditioning, endless drills. There was lsot of people training there at the time, so you’d get to learn from being in the ring with a variety of good wrestlers. I had nothing else positive in my life at the time, so I couldn’t get enough of it. In over a year I never missed a practice. Once I started wrestling I got to wrestle matches twice a week on top of training, and the talent level at HWA was unbelievable, Nigel McGuinness (currently Desmond Wolfe in TNA), Matt Stryker, Chad Collyer, Irish Airborne, BJ whitmer etc…so the experience I got at such a young age was invaluable. Cody Hawk is a guy who never really was a star or a world champion or anything like that, but he was an incredible worker, and a great teacher, he doesn’t get nearly enough credit for all the talent he trained. That school was probably the last of it’s kind.

Alan Wojcik: IWA Puerto Rico came up on the background information. Is it as unique a promotion as I have read about?

Jon Moxley: Yeah it could get pretty nuts. Puerto Ricans are the most violent, raucous fans you could ever see, I’m sure it’s not as bad now as it was in like the 70’s, but there were some shows where the crowd would be so heated that it is indescribable. Talking WHITE heat. Puerto Ricans have a complex about being the stepchild of the U.S., they’re completely dependant on the U.S. but they don’t like to admit it, so it’s easy for them to hate brash Americans. I’d constantly have ice, batteries, cups, and pennies thrown at me, they would try to pour cups of urine on you as you came out of the tunnel. It was defiinitely a trial by fire. To me though, that is beautiful. I totally loved it.I would give anything for that kind of stuff in the U.S.
 
Alan Wojcik: You have worked a few time for Ring of Honor in dark matches. Talk about the ROH experience and how do their fans differ from the regulars who attend Combat Zone Wrestling matches?

Jon Moxley: I’ve always performed really well and had a great time in the little bit of stuff I’ve done for ROH, but still it’s like I’ve just kind of always flown under their radar. I have fun wrestling for ROH crowds but in my opinion, ROH at the (former ECW) Arena pales in comparison to the atmosphere of CZW at the Arena, the intensity hangs in the air much thicker. CZW’s regular audience is generally drunk angry Philly types and they are way more cutthroat then the more educated ROH audience. ROH is stacked with talent, they always have great matches, and I’m dying to get into the ring with alot of those guys, but in my opinion for what it’s worth ROH just seems to be lacking something. I don’t know if it’s because they’re on TV now or what. CZW to me is a more exciting, edgier product all around. ROH seems to have lost their balls.
 
Alan Wojcik: You hold a victory over CZW teammate Drake Younger actually winning the finals of the “Drake Younger Invitiational.” Talk about that event and scout him for fans who have never seen him wrestle.

Jon Moxley: Me and Drake are kind of like the Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes of Indy wrestling. We’re constantly just beating the %#* out of each other across the country. We are born to be rivals. I’m sure I’ll be attacking him in airports when were in our 60’s. There are alot of parallels between us, we’ve traveled similar paths to where we are today, and our styles match up in the ring exactly. If we wrestled 100 matches, he’d win 50 and I’d win 50. That particular night was just another night that could have gone either way but swung in my favor. We push each other more than any other opponents, because It’s not so much about “who’s better?, It’s about “who’s gonna get better faster”? So we have to both be constantly improving to keep up with each other. I think he will impress alot of people at the JPC, especially those that see him as “just a hardcore wrestler”. Drake Younger is much more than that. He’s a hybrid wrestler. I expect him to open up alot of eyes.
 
Alan Wojcik: In CZW you have formed alliance with Sami Callilhan called the Switchblade Conspiracy. Tell us how this happened and how does he compare to other tag team partners you have won gold with?

Jon Moxley: I knew Sami from years earlier when he came to train at HWA. He kind of hooked himself to me back then and adapted alot of my style and traits, later there was a long period of time when I was out of commision and he went out on his own, took what he learned and adapted it to his own style and personality. When I came back and we eventually found ourselves in the same place, It was a natural fit, we have similar goals, and were cut from the same mold. As a tag team, we complement each other perfectly. For the most part we wrestle in the same relentless, vicious way, but were different enough that it’s hard to prepare for both of us. I’d say me and sami are as good together as any tag team in the world. In fact I am saying that.
 
Alan Wojcik: Your tournament history includes the annual CZW Tournament of Death. You won a “Dining Room Deathmatch” over Brain Damage but lost to Nick Gage in a “Fans Bring Weapons” match where Scotty Vortekz also lost. How does one mentally and physically prepare for that event and what the hell is a “Dining Room Deathmatch??”

Jon Moxley: Forks and plates and tables, ….don’t ask me man deathmatch wrestling is weird. I honestly wouldn’t have ever thought I’d find myself competing in something like Tournament of Death, but I found that it fit me like a glove. There really is no mental preparation for something like that, all the guys pacing, and doing breathing exercises and praying or meditating, they’re kidding themselves. I think either you get off on the fact that you’re taking a big risk and are going to be in alot of danger or you dont. For me it was easy, no mental preparation at all. I’m ready to go 24/7. I love adrenaline. I like senseless violence. I drive fast, I sort of like to get hit, I wanna live every second of life to the fullest, and there’s no more feeling alive than having to dodge sharp weapons and get somebody before they get you. Fight or Flight.
 
Alan Wojcik: Of the 15 other competitors in the event do you have one you would like to face and is there a potential roadblock in your mind?

Jon Moxley: I want Davey Richards. End of story.
 
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Johnny Gargano
Height: 5Ft 10 In
Weight: 215
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Website/Myspace/Facebook:: www.myspace.com/johngargano
Pro Debut: 2005
Where you have seen him: AAW, Dragons Gate USA, TNA, Ring of Honor, Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Ohio, IWC, Hybrid Pro, UWA (Canada), Absolute Intense Wrestling, Championship Wrestling Experience
Championships held: PWO Heavyweight champion, IWC Super Indy champion, IWC Tag Team champion (w/Michael Facade), 2 time Intense champion, CWE Heavyweight champion, CAPW Jr. Heavyweight champion.
 
Alan Wojcik: What was your initial reaction to being invited to the 2009 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup and what did you know of the event’s history and Jeff?

Johnny Gargano: I was excited as soon as I found out man, it’s something I’ve been looking forward too! I don’t know too much about the past history of the event. I know a bit though, don’t get me wrong. I know this is one of the most prestigious tournaments around, with an amazing resume as far as past winners and participants go. So it’s really cool to be apart of it. But don’t get me wrong, I plan on adding my name to that prestigious club of winners. I hope I get a gold jacket, that’d be pretty boss.
 
Alan Wojcik: Who trained you for westling and who were some of your favorite wrestlers before you got into the sport?

Johnny Gargano: I was trained by JT Lightning and more noteably Josh Prohibition had a big hand in my development as an overall wrestler. Favorite wrestlers, that’s an easy one Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels hands down. I think a snippet of their persona’s come out in mine, just a tad. Alas I’m just a sexy boy. When I was real young, I used to dress as HBK and dance around the house. Little did I know, I was basically acting like and idolizing a male stripper. No wonder I turned out the way I did =/
 
Alan Wojcik: Pro Wrestling Ohio’s profile of you lists you being billed as “the Unique One.” Was this something you came up with or did someone at a show crown you with that monicker?

Johnny Gargano: Um, it’s just something someone came up with. I mean, I always try to be different. That was a big thing I wanted to aim for when I got into Pro Wrestling. Be as different, be as unique as possible. I want to make sure when people leave any event they see me at, that only one name remains on there mind as they’re walking to there car and that’s Johnny Gargano! and maybe Dave Batista, but he should always be on there mind. He’s big AND his name is Dave. Lethal combo.
 
Alan Wojcik: Former ECW/TNA star Jerry Lynn’s name came up as a frequent opponent of yours. Talk about working with him and has he influenced your career in any way?

Johnny Gargano: Jerry was a big influence! He’s probably, actually no, he’s without a shadow of a doubt, the best vet to have in ANY lockerroom. The man’s done it all and been everywhere. With that in mind, he’ll still take the time to help out any young wrestler, even when he really doesn’t have too. He’s a class act in every sense of the word, and it was my honor to be in the ring with him so many times and learn so much from him.
 
Alan Wojcik: Looking over several promotional sites its seems you have a love/hate thing going with Josh Prohibition, even being his final opponent at PWO Wrestleution 2 this past August.

Johnny Gargano: Ha, yea. Me and Josh had quite the history. I’ll go out on a limb and say that the match I had with Josh at Wrestlelution 2, with that atmosphere and the way everything turned out, may in fact be one of the best of my career. It definitely ranks up there as one of my favorites. Even though I could barely walk for a couple days after the match. Eh, tomatoes, tomatos ya know?
 
Alan Wojcik: After doing some searching online I found a site called www.wrestleohio.com which lists close to 30 promotions operating in Ohio. Having worked for some of them which is your favorite and are there any you would never work for?

Johnny Gargano: My favorite without a shadow of a doubt would have to be Pro Wrestling Ohio, with Hybrid and CWE up there on that list as well. It’s tough man, they’re so many feds up in Ohio. Wrestling really gets oversaturated up here. There’s only so many times you can see the same people and the same matches ya know?
 
Alan Wojcik: You got noteriety on September 17th defeating the recent WWE signee “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson. At the event before the match you could have won the Intense championship a third time in a match with Facade & Sonjay Dutt . Did you look too far ahead and what are your memories of the match with Danielson?

Johnny Gargano: I’m not here to make excuses or anything…but YES! That’s EXACTLY what happened! I blame the schedule! Going into the match with Bryan Danielson, I knew it’d be one of the absolute toughest tests of my career. I knew going into that match that it’d be one of Bryan’s last independent matches. So that alone was a huge honor for me. Being in the ring with a guy like that, who has revolutionized and really been the face of Indy wrestling the way he has for so long, you can’t help but learn and be better for it afterward. I feel like I truly am today for it.
 
Alan Wojcik: On the October 23rd CWE card you were scheduled to take on international star Kushida Yujiro of HUSTLE, thoughts on your opponent.

Johnny Gargano: Unfortunately, that match DID NOT happen. Kushida couldn’t make it unfortunately, but I still had a pretty good match that night with a young guy by the name of Bobby Beverly. He’s not Japanese and he has funny looking tattoos, but I dug it! I also believe I had some form of the flu during that match, but I don’t think it was swine…I’m more of a kermit guy myself.
 
Alan Wojcik: You are a representative of AAW in the Peterson Cup. Talk about the promotion and your fellow competitors Arik Cannon, Silas Young & Shane Hollister.

Johnny Gargano: AAW is one of the best promotions as far as talent goes in the midwest I feel. Cannon, Young and Hollister are some of the best AAW has to offer as well. Even though that Shane Hollister cheated to beat me in my AAW debut….Theirs no hard feelings…I won’t turn on him or anything…I promise ;)
 
Alan Wojcik: You won the most recent FRAY! match on a Dragons Gate USA event. Since there will be a FRAY! match on night two of the weekend, tell the fans about it and also talk about working for the newest American-based promotion.

Johnny Gargano: Man, I just have one thing to say to all of those guys…You’re in way over your head, over your heaaaad! Bad joke. But really, FRAY!’s a different type of animal man…It’s unlike any match I’ve ever been in before. I entered in at number 3 in the first FRAY! and came up a tad bit short….BUT! BUT! I entered at a later number in the most recent one, and using my cunning tactics and amazing intelligence, I was able to soundly win that bad boy! That means I’m the current FRAY! Heavyweight Champion of the Galaxy! Yep, that’s right, Galaxy. It’s more than the World, I think… But In all seriousness, Dragon Gate USA is the future of Professional Wrestling in the US. It has everything you’d ever want in a wrestling promotion…Action, Excitement, Drama, COOL MOVEZZ!! When they say it’s OUR wrestling haven it’s not just a fancy catchphrase…it’s the dead on truth. And it’s been really my honor and priviledge to be apart of this company from the ground up.
 
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“the New Deal” Dave Cole
Height: 6 Ft 2 In
Weight: 200 Lbs
Hometown: Shelton, CT
Pro Debut: January, 2004
Website/Myspace/Facebook: www.myspace.com/davecolelovesyou or
Where you have seen him: Hybrid Pro, ECWA, CZW, NECW, Jersey All-Pro, Millenium Wrestling Federation, Connecticut Wrestling Experience, Beyond Wrestling, PWF, CCW, Defiant Pro Wrestling
Championships held: Current Hybrid champion, NECW Tag Team champion, Defiant Pro Tag Team champion, PWF Tag Team champion, CCW Tag Team champion, MWF Tag Team champion (all w/J-Busta)
 
Alan Wojcik: What was your initial reaction to being named to Team Hybrid and competing in the 2009 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup?
 
Dave Cole: Dream come true. Since I first got involved with the world of independent wrestling, the Peterson Cup has been a tournament that has spotlighted some of the best up and coming athletes. I’m going to go out there prove that I’m just that. It’s a great honor to be chosen to compete with the other participants and to be given a shot to show what I can do.
 
Alan Wojcik: What led you to become a wrestler and how did you end up working for Jeff’s uncle Jim Kettner and ECWA?
 
Dave Cole: Wrestling has been in my blood since I was young. I grew up idolizing the likes of “Macho Man” and Jake “the Snake” Roberts and continued to grow up and admire the skills of Bret Hart and Chris Benoit. Along with guys that went out there and busted their asses to put on the best show they could. I felt the need to do the same and began my training. Shortly after my training began, a fellow trainer (J-Busta) was working for ECWA doing singles work and busted his knee. This allowed me to come in as his tag partner and we were known as “The Canadian Superstars”. Jim Kettner and the ECWA is really where I first began to understand wrestling and how it works and I will be forever in debt to Jim, ECWA and guys like Matt Striker who taught me the basics of how to work.
 
Alan Wojcik: You were part of a successful tag team with J-Busta called the Canadian Superstars. What was it like becoming a Canadian, did you score their universal health care?
 
Dave Cole:  I really can’t say enough about J-Busta and The Canadian Superstars. Basically for the first 4 years of my wrestling career was involved with Busta and it really let me build a character and travel to some great places. I gained so much knowledge of the wrestling world through Busta and getting to go places like NECW, CZW, and then HYBRID. In HYBRID we developed an amazing feud with Faith in Nothing and I really think that feud solidified my name as a top player in HYBRID and really pushed me to where I am now as HYBRID Champion.
 
Alan Wojcik: According to your Myspace page you’ve attended seminars hosted by Mike Quackenbush and “Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels (Dave defended the Hybrid championship against Daniels at Project Mayhem 5/09/09). Talk about training with those two superstars.
 
Dave Cole: Training with these two was a blessing. I still to this day use things that both of these men taught me. I recently got a chance to work with Christopher Daniels for the HYBRID championship and I learned so much from that one match. Quackenbush taught me the importance of submission wrestling and many lucha holds and locks I still use. Training with great stars like Mike and Daniels really slaps you in the face and makes you realize how much you can learn in this business.
 
Alan Wojcik: On December 16, 2008 you wrestled in what is talked about in wrestling as a five star ladder match against Marion Fontaine, Louis Lyndon & Christian Faith. Talk about the match and its place in Hybrid’s history.
 
Dave Cole: This match meant so much to all 4 men in it and to HYBRID wrestling in general. Crowning the first champion. A multi-month tournament to qualify the 4 best in HYBRID. A ladder match that has NEVER been done before, it was all just so EPIC. We all went out there not only for the belt, but to show what HYBRID was about. I think we marked out spot on the map and for me winning that match has brought me places I have worked hard to get to, the perfect example being this year’s JPC. I love all 3 men in that match and would love to do it again someday.
 
Alan Wojcik: On December 5th you will defend the Hybrid championship against fellow Team Hybrid member Marion Fontaine. Think he might take a chance to do some damage to you here in Florida to get the title in his hands?
 
Dave Cole: I’m not worried about Fontaine. He likes to think that he can get into my head and play mind games with me until the 5th, but it just can’t happen. I’m the HYBRID Champion for a reason. December 5th in Fremont, Ohio will prove the world why I have been champion for almost a year straight now and why I will continue my reign for as long as my body lets me.
 
Alan Wojcik: Looking over the other 15 competitors including your fellow Hybrid team mates, who do you see as a road block to the trophy and why?
 
Dave Cole: Everyone. Everyone picked to be in this tournament was picked due to their ability to go out and perform at their best and their ability to give the fans what they want. Each participant has their own strengths and weaknesses and I’m VERY much looking forward to what each individual can bring to this tournament. I think HYBRID is the most unknown of the group of 16, so I think that we four have something to prove to the world and to everyone in the tournament.
 
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