_________________________________________________________________ Q U E S T I O N S F O R T H E P R O S: With Navajo Warrior _________________________________________________________________ [Interview conducted by Tony D. on September 11, 1999] TD: What's your real name, and what gimmicks have/do you use? NW: My name is Steve Greyeyes Islas, I have worked as The Navajo Kid, Shawn Dakota, Ghostdancer, and now I am The Navajo Warrior TD: What height/weight are you? NW: I am 6'1" and weigh 257 lbs TD: What circuits do you currently wrestle in? NW: I currently wrestle for World Pro Wrestling, National Wrestling Federation, American Wrestling Fedration, Pro Wrestlers Alliance, World Wrestling Organization, American Wrestling Association & National Wrestling Conference TD: What titles have you held? NW: The AWF Heavyweight Title, NWF Tag Team Title with Chief Jules Strongbow, Ken Patera's AWA Heavyweight Title, IWA Heavyweight Title TD: When did you decide to become a wrestler? NW: When I was about 10 years old I decided that this is what I wanted to do & started training at 18 TD: And how did you get started? NW: I was trained by Steve Gatorwolf TD: Who has been the biggest influence on your career? NW: I have had many influences in this business, like The Honky Tonk Man (he has taught me a lot about this business) as far as wrestling style, I would have to say Jay Strongbow, & working a crowd Hulk Hogan TD: What has been the greatest moment of your career? NW: So Far I would say wrestling for the WWF at a Monday Night Raw at a sold out building in my home town. TD: Who are/were you trained by? What kind of athletic background do you have before you became a wrestler? NW: I was trained by Steve Gatorwolf, I was a wrestler & football player in high school. TD: Who is your favorite wrestler to work with in the ring? NW: My favorite person to work with in the ring is The Honky Tonk Man, This guy can get so much heat. He also is very easy to work with, he does not mind helping you get over. TD: Any major enemies? If so, who, and why? NW: I don't have any real enemies, there are a few assholes that do nothing but put you down. I don't let them bother me, because I am out working & they are sitting at home. TD: Do you ever consider working in the WWF, WCW, or ECW if they are interested in your talent? NW: I would love to work for one of the big 3, but I am happy where I'm at. TD: If you had to pick, WWF, WCW or ECW? Where would you go? And why? NW: If I had all 3 wanting me I would pick the WWF. I think they would really try to give my character a push, with WCW I would probably get lost in the shuffle & ECW, well I don't think my style of wrestling would fit in. TD: Do you have a computer? If so, what do you think of the reporters and sheet writers on the internet? NW: I have a computer, & I think the sheet writers & reporters are doing what they do best. Some are full of B.S. & wish they could be doing the wrestling, but most are good writers. TD: Do you have a college degree or any other higher education? NW: No I started wrestling at 18. TD: Any advice you'd give a wannabe wrestler? NW: Don't give up TD: Any final comments for the readers? NW: Thanks for reading this interview & I hope to see you at the matches.