_________________________________________________________________ Q U E S T I O N S F O R T H E P R O S: With Yukon Eric, Jr. _________________________________________________________________ [Interview conducted by Tony D. on April 23, 1999] TD: What's your real name, and what gimmicks have/do you use? YE: Shawn Johnson is my real name. I've wrestled as The Lumberjack and Yukon Eric, Jr. TD: What height/weight are you? YE: 5' 10", 230 lbs. TD: What circuits do you currently wrestle in? YE: The World Wrestling Alliance. TD: What titles have you held? YE: No Titles, but that's gonna change before long I hope. TD: When did you decided to become a wrestler? YE: I've wanted to be a wrestler since I was six years old. I watched Tommy "Wildfire" Rich, Ric Flair, The Von Erichs, Magnum T.A., Wahoo McDaniel and lots of others. There's a list of them from Tommy Rich to Dusty Rhodes to Stone Cold Steve Austin TD: And how did you get started? YE: Through Ron Fortune. TD: What has been the greatest moment of your career? YE: Everything is a great moment, every time I step into the ring. TD: Who are/were you trained by? What kind of athletic background do you have before you became a wrestler? YE: The Reaper trained me. Played Baseball and Softball and lots of weight training. TD: Who is your favorite wrestler to work with in the ring? YE: They're all great people. TD: Any major enemies? If so, who, and why? YE: No enemies. TD: Which promotion gives you the most heat? YE: WWA TD: Do you ever consider working in the WWF, WCW, or ECW if they are interested in your talent? YE: Yes. TD: If you had to pick, WWF, WCW or ECW? Where would you go? And why? YE: It's a hard decision, they've all got good athletes. TD: Do you have a computer? If so, what do you think of the reporters and sheet writers on the internet? YE: I don't have a computer. TD: Do you have a college degree or any other higher education? YE: No college degree, High School is it. TD: Any advice you'd give a wannabee wrestler? YE: It takes alot of hard work. TD: Any final comments for the readers? YE: Just come watch The World Wrestling Alliance.