_________________________________________________________________ Q U E S T I O N S F O R T H E P R O S: With The Iceman _________________________________________________________________ [Interview conducted by Tony D. on October 9, 2000] TD: What's your real name, and what gimmicks have/do you use? TI: I really don't like giving out my name, The Iceman is the only gimmick I have used since being in the business. TD: What height/weight are you? TI: I am 5ft 8 and I weigh 180lbs TD: What circuits do you currently work in? TI: so far just the midwest TD: What circuits have you worked in? TI: just the midwest TD: What titles have you held? TI: the Central States Wrestling Federation Super Hvy Wt title which was renamed the CSWF United States title TD: What wrestlers have you managed? TI: When I first got into the business I started as a manager and I managed a tag team called Damage Inc. TD: What titles have they held? TI: while I was the manager they did not hold any titles TD: When did you decide to become a wrestler? TI: I have always wanted to be a wrestler because I was raised on wrestling TD: And how did you get started? TI: I attended a indy show about a year and half ago in a town about 20 miles from where I live and I saw a guy that I went to school with come out and he was a wrestler, so during intermission I went and talked to him and he introduced me to the other wrestlers and the promoter we talked and then later that week I went and tried out and made it and thats how I got started. TD: Who has been the biggest influence on your career? TI: Rey jr and the reason is because he is such a small guy but he such a great athlete and he gets in the ring with all the big guys and works his ass off but he is not the only one there are more TD: What has been the greatest moment of your career? TI: That moment has not came yet but I feel that it will this weekend on Oct 14th in St Joseph Mo I have to wrestle Psycho Sandman he is the head trainer in CSWF he is a former World Heavy Wt champ and a former Tag Team champ and is one bad son of bitch TD: Who are/were you trained by? What kind of athletic background do you have before you became a wrestler? TI: I was trained by Psycho Sandman & Micheal Strider, and before wrestling when I was in school I was in football,wrestling, basketball, and yes even tennis TD: Who is your favorite wrestler to work with in the ring? TI: I actually have two wrestlers I enjoy working in the ring one is Micheal Strider & the other is Sid Fury these two guys will bring it full force they always bring the best out in me, and I might add that Strider has just got back from Dory Funks camp down in florida TD: Any major enemies? If so, who, and why? TI: thus far in my career I would have to say that is Brimestone, he is the only guy who has given me my only two losses on my record and he was also my first ever match and he gave me a concussion, each time he is around he makes my blood boil. TD: In which promotion are you the most over? TI: well I have only worked for two promotions in my career thus far (CSWF, MEW) and I would have to say CSWF TD: Do you ever consider working in the WWF, WCW or ECW if they are interested in your talent? TI: HELL YEAH TD: If you had to pick WWF, WCW or ECW, where would you go and why? TI: thats a tough question because I like all three companies so I will do it like this my first choice would be WWF, reason- they now how to use talent (sometimes) second ECW, reason- the action is great and the fans are awesome, and third WCW I really don't have anything good to say right now TD: Do you have a college degree or any other higher education? TI: did not go to college but I graduated from high school TD: Do you have a computer? If so, what do you think of the reporters and sheet writers on the internet? TI: yes I have a computer, I think some of the writers on the net are ok....nuff said TD: Any advice you'd give a wannabe wrestler? TI: my only advice is if you have a dream live it and work hard and don't ever give up TD: Any final comments for the readers? TI: keep the love you have for the business because you are one the main reasons that wrestling is what is today. Peace & Love to all, The Iceman