_________________________________________________________________ Q U E S T I O N S F O R T H E P R O S: With Mortimer Plumtree _________________________________________________________________ [Interview conducted by Tony D. on June 4, 2001] TD: What's your real name, and what gimmicks have/do you use? MP: I am only one - Mortimer Plumtree! TD: What height/weight are you? MP: 6'1", 200 lbs., but am currently on the fabulous Suzanne Sommers diet, trying to shed some nasty excess. TD: What circuits do you currently work in? MP: Steel Domain/St. Paul Championship in Minnesota and NWA Midwest out of Chicago. TD: What circuits have you worked in? MP: American Wrestling Federation (Alperstein's), Pro Wrestling America, Northern Premier Wrestling, All-American Wrestling, Midwest Pro Wrestling, All-Star Wrestling Association, Ultimate Championship Wrestling, French Lake Wrestling Association - basically, every group in Minnesota and branching into Wisconsin and Iowa. TD: What wrestlers do you manage? MP: Currently, I proudly stand behind 'Sexy' Ace Steel, Danny Dominion and 'Iron' Mike Samson. My greatest claim to fame, though, is managing Lenny Lane. TD: What titles have they held (while you managed them)? MP: You mean what titles HAVEN'T they held?! SDW Heavyweight, SDW Light-Heavyweight, SDW Television, SDW Tag, NWA Midwest Heavyweight, NPW Heavyweight, PWA Heavyweight, PWA Tag, FLWA Heavyweight, AAW Heavyweight. TD: When did you decide to get into wrestling? MP: When I was twelve years old and started watching wrestling, I immediately knew it was where I wanted to be. Especially while watching Nick Bockwinkle, Jim Brunzell and Buzz Sawyer. TD: And how did you get started? MP: I had tried for years to break in, still during the time you couldn't break in unless you knew somebody. I went to the AWA offices, I contacted Patera, Sheik, promoters... Finally, Mick Karch, who I had struck up a friendship with, brought me into the studio to cut a few spots. He helped get me booked on the initial shows and it took off from there. TD: Who has been the biggest influence on your career? MP: Lenny Lane, Nick Bockwinkle, Bobby Heenan and Mick Karch. TD: What has been the greatest moment of your career? MP: Anytime I get to do what I love is the greatest moment to me. I have been extremely fortunate to work with the people I do. TD: Who are/were you trained by? What kind of athletic background do you have before you got into wrestling? MP: I was in wrestling in junior high and judo in college. My focus, however, was always acting and I went to one of the better training programs in the Midwest for it. For the ring, JB Trask, Horace the Psychopath and Lenny helped me the most. TD: Who is your favorite wrestler to work with? MP: Without a doubt, Lenny Lane. TD: Any major enemies? If so, who, and why? MP: My enemies make themselves - I make champions! TD: In which promotion are you the most over? MP: Steel Domain Wrestling in West St. Paul, Minnesota. TD: Do you ever consider working in the WWF or WCW if they are interested in your talent? MP: Of course! TD: If you had to pick WWF or WCW, where would you go and why? MP: I would be a better fit in WCW. I don't have implants and I don't look good nude....so that's where I should really be! TD: Do you have a computer? If so, what do you think of the reporters and sheet writers on the internet? MP: Yep, finally got one this spring. I appreciate those who do an earnest job of reporting real news. I stick with those who have a clean reputation and steer clear of the gossip mongers. This is the age of the computer. It's a valuable tool for everyone in the business. Some of the boys don't realize that yet (hint hint!) TD: Do you have a college degree or any other higher education? MP: I have a Bachelor's degree in Acting. TD: Any advice you'd give a wannabe wrestler? MP: Be VERY selective in your training. Save yourself time and money by doing your homework in researching camps! Also, you will never know everything, so always expect to learn. TD: Any final comments for the readers? MP: For those who are saying, "Who the poo-goo is Mortimer Plumtree?!" I invite you to check out www.mortimerplumtree.com. For those who know and have followed, thank you!!! And thank you, Tony!