_________________________________________________________________ Q U E S T I O N S F O R T H E P R O S: With Schrapnel _________________________________________________________________ [Interview conducted by Tony D. on May 9, 2001] TD: What's your real name, and what gimmicks have/do you use? S: I really cannot release my name for military security purposes, but Schrapnel is the name that is cheered by fans and feared by those who face me in the ring. TD: What height/weight are you? S: I'm 5' 11'' and 225pds don't forget my 19'' guns TD: What circuits do you currently wrestle in? S: I'm pretty much focused on OPW at this time! TD: What circuits have you wrestled in? S: I've worked in indys all over: Dallas, St. Louis, Wichita, all over Oklahoma, Arkansas just to name a few. TD: What titles have you held? S: 4 time OPW TAG TEAM TITLES - never had been done in that indy! TD: When did you decide to get into wrestling? S: Started on a dare by some friends of mine. TD: And how did you get started? S: Hooked up with a great school and a great teacher, took some abuse and now here I am! TD: Who has been the biggest influence on your career? S: Biggest influence would be Cowboy Bill Watts. He was my neighbor for 20 years! TD: What has been the greatest moment of your career? S: My greatest moment happens every time I step into the ring and the fans are cheering my name - its a great feeling. Oh yeah, I was in Pro Wrestling Illustrated 3 times, that didn't suck!! TD: Who are/were you trained by? What kind of athletic background do you have before you got into wrestling? S: Trained by a really great guy, Rob Biggens. I played some football, amateur wrestling and tough-man styled boxing. TD: Who is your favorite wrestler to work with in the ring? S: I appreciate opponents like Dave Sullivan, Rocco Valentino, Bull Schmitt, but everyone brings something different to the ring. TD: Any major enemies? If so, who, and why? S: Everyone is a major enemy. They are all stepping in the ring to take something you have. Be it your title or pride, they are out to get ya!! TD: In which promotion are you the most over? S: OPW fans put me over the best! TD: Do you ever consider working in the WWF or WCW if they are interested in your talent? S: WWF would be nice, but I'm a realist and I know my limits! TD: If you had to pick WWF or WCW, where would you go and why? S: WWF TD: Do you have a computer? If so, what do you think of the reporters and sheet writers on the internet? S: I do have internet access at WWW.CASUALTIESOFWAR.COM (how'd ya like the plug!) , but I don't pay attention to reporters or sheet writers. As a matter of fact, I rarely do interviews like this. TD: Do you have a college degree or any other higher education? S: I do have a college degree. TD: Any advice you'd give a wannabe wrestler? S: Advice - Train hard, Work hard, Pay attention to every little detail and don't be a JACKASS. By this I mean, treat people with respect - both fans and other workers. Its all about RESPECT! TD: Any final comments for the readers? S: Pro wrestling is one of the greatest phenomenon's of our time! The magic that is performed for audiences around the globe is backed by pure emotion and dedication by the sport entertainer. We give the fans our blood, guts and tears and all we ask for in return is a simple cheer!