_________________________________________________________________ Q U E S T I O N S F O R T H E P R O S: With Scotty Ace _________________________________________________________________ [Interview conducted by Tony D. on October 4, 2000] TD: What's your real name, and what gimmicks have/do you use? SA: I will plead the 5th on that one. TD: What height/weight are you? SA: 6'2", 232 lbs TD: What circuits do you currently work in? SA: AAA (KY), SSW (TN), NCW(WV,KY),FIW(OH),HWF(Canada),etc... TD: What circuits have you worked in? SA: the last count I had was 56 diff feds. TD: What wrestlers have you managed? SA: here is a partial list...HonkyTonk Man, Iron Sheik, Dick Slater, Rock & Roll Express, Buddy Landel, Batten Twins, Maestro, Nikolia Volkoff, Manny Fernandez, Terry Gordy, etc... TD: What titles have they held? SA: Currently the NCW/AAA tag titles, the NCW world title, the HWF world title, the CPW tag titles, etc.. TD: When did you decide to become a wrestler? SA: I fell in love with the busines when I was just a kid (12-13) the first time I saw Georgia Champ Wrestling on WTCG (now TBS). I was hooked!! TD: And how did you get started? SA: I started as a ring announcer (one show), then the promoter asked me to manage. TD: Who has been the biggest influence on your career? SA: I've always like Jim Cornette and his interview ability, plus Bobby Heenan as well. TD: What has been the greatest moment of your career? SA: Not one in particular, but getting to meet/work with guys that I watched on TV has been a great thrill. TD: Who are/were you trained by? What kind of athletic background do you have before you became a wrestler? SA: the first promoter I worked for trained me some. Then Bobby Blaze and I worked alot together. Also, the Batten Twins have been a great help to me. I was a baseball player (pitcher) at Ohio University for 2 years. TD: Who is your favorite wrestler to work with in the ring? SA: The Batten Twins TD: Any major enemies? If so, who, and why? SA: Yes, and none of your business. TD: In which promotion are you the most over? SA: probably SSW, as we are on TV every week, and NCW as well. TD: Do you ever consider working in the WWF, WCW or ECW if they are interested in your talent? SA: Yes, I have. I'll be honest, if the money were there, I would work for any of them. TD: If you had to pick WWF, WCW or ECW, where would you go and why? SA: See above answer.. TD: Do you have a college degree or any other higher education? SA: BS in Communications TD: Do you have a computer? If so, what do you think of the reporters and sheet writers on the internet? SA: Yes, I do have a comp. Too many 'reporters'!!!!!! TD: Any advice you'd give a wannabe wrestler? SA: GET TRAINED...not the Backyard Crap...REAL TRAINING!!! TD: Any final comments for the readers? SA: Keep the Faith!