Post by Joe Clark on Apr 20, 2008 1:13:10 GMT -5
Admin Note: After our recent board malfunction, I was able to do a cache search online and salvage this interview we conducted with Billy Maverick back in October 2007. Here it is in it's entirety:
Host: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this interview with us
BM: No Problem.
Host: Let's talk about your career for a little bit. I know you have been in the business for a number of years now; tell us what made you decide to become a pro wrestler and how you got started
BM: I was videotaping SCW in Madison, Indiana’s first show for my brother. It was the first independent show I had ever seen. It took me back to a time when I was a wrestling fan… back in old Memphis, Saturday morning wrestling days. I was hooked.
Host: Who in the business did you or do you look up to as a role model figure?
BM: It’s hard to narrow it down to just one. I look up to all of those who’ve come before me and actually made it in this business. Guys like Ricky Morton, Tracy Smothers, Jimmy Valiant, and so on. Those guys know what they are talking about.
Host: What promotions have you worked for?
BM: Oh, man. Way too many to even try to mention. Let’s see… AWA-Supreme, Appalachian Wrestling Federation, Premier Championship Wrestling, Central Wrestling Alliance, Metro Wrestling Alliance, Hardcore Championship Wrestling, NWA Bluegrass, Midwest Regional Wrestling, Frontier Xtreme Wrestling, Infinity Pro Wrestling, United States Wrestling Federation, Ultimate Wrestling Federation, Universal Wrestling Association, Prime Time Wrestling, New Alliance Wrestling, Bad 2 The Bone Wrestling, Classic Championship Wrestling, Salt River Wrestling, Die-Hard Championship Wrestling, Hoosier Pro Wrestling, National Championship Wrestling, Eastern Kentucky Championship Wrestling, Alpha Omega Pro Wrestling, Power Wrestling Alliance, and several others.
Host: Is there any company that you would like to work for but have not:
BM: Hmm… none that I can think of.
Host: I know you have held numerous titles, but which is the most significant to you and why?
BM: I believe that every title I have held is significant because that is the promoter/booker showing that he has the confidence in you to carry that particular title division. I’d hate to imply that any title I have held might be a lesser achievement, but probably those that stand out are the HCW World Title and the AWA-Supreme Title.
Host: Out of the matches you have had, what match sticks out in your memory the most and why?
BM: The match that sticks out for me the most is when I had the opportunity to face the legendary Road Warriors in London, KY for Ted Dibiase’s Power Wrestling Alliance. I wish I had done more when I look back. Perhaps I was a bit star-struck.
Host: What has been your favorite match so far in your career?
BM: Hard to narrow just one down and I have several favorites for different reasons. I always seemed to mesh with American Eagle, Shane Matthews, Mason The Mangler, Jay-Ten Lyons, and Justen Idol… to name a few.
Host: Who has been your toughest opponent to date?
BM: Mason The Mangler was by far the toughest man I have ever faced in the ring.
Host: Is there anyone that you have not wrestled yet but would like to and why?
BM: Hmm… maybe Ric Flair or Triple H?
Host: Other than yourself of course, is there anyone on the Kentucky Indy Scene that stands out above the rest as far as talent?
BM: John Noble, in my opinion, is the top talent in Kentucky. Also Vic The Bruiser, Jay-Ten Lyons, Chris Blayze, and many others that I hate to leave out.
Host: There are a lot of newcomers to the Kentucky Indy Scene as you know. Of all them, who do you think has the greatest potential of becoming a major player on the KY Indy Scene?
BM: To be honest, unless I’ve been in the ring with them, I’m not that familiar with their work. CM Sigmon seems to have risen pretty fast over the last year or so.
Host: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
BM: Most likely far away from wrestling, limping around in pain somewhere. LOL.
Where do you see Kentucky Indies in ten years?
BM: Probably exactly right where they are now. I see improvements and companies that are really taking giant steps forward, but I see every positive negated by pure ignorance by other people and/or companies.
Host: Describe your most embarrassing moment in your professional wrestling career
BM: My very first show… I had never even used a microphone before. The current champ was late and I was told to cut a promo to “stall” for time. It was horrible. I have it on video. I can’t watch it.
Host: What has been your greatest achievement in your wrestling career:
BM: I think I’ve established a pretty good reputation among my peers, promoters, and fans. That’s about all I could ever ask for. Knowing that I can pick and choose which bookings I want to take and which ones I don’t.
Host: In closing, I'm gonna drop some names, and you give me the one word that comes to mind about the individual or company:
Host: Vince McMahon:
BM: Rich
Host: TNA:
BM: Unwatchable (Ugh)
Host: American Eagle
BM: Industrial
Host: Promoter Joe Clark
BM: Honorable
Host: HCW
BM: Awesome
Host: John Cena
BM: “Over”
Host: "Showtime" Shawn Christopher
BM: Brilliant
Host: Ric Gunner
BM: Resilient
Host: KY Boxing & Wrestling Authority
BM: Necessary
Host: New Age Horseman
BM: Fragmentary
Host: Billy Maverick
BM: Exhausted. LOL
Host: Mr. Maverick, thanks for your time and best of luck to you.
BM: No problem. Thanks for making me the first interview.
Host: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this interview with us
BM: No Problem.
Host: Let's talk about your career for a little bit. I know you have been in the business for a number of years now; tell us what made you decide to become a pro wrestler and how you got started
BM: I was videotaping SCW in Madison, Indiana’s first show for my brother. It was the first independent show I had ever seen. It took me back to a time when I was a wrestling fan… back in old Memphis, Saturday morning wrestling days. I was hooked.
Host: Who in the business did you or do you look up to as a role model figure?
BM: It’s hard to narrow it down to just one. I look up to all of those who’ve come before me and actually made it in this business. Guys like Ricky Morton, Tracy Smothers, Jimmy Valiant, and so on. Those guys know what they are talking about.
Host: What promotions have you worked for?
BM: Oh, man. Way too many to even try to mention. Let’s see… AWA-Supreme, Appalachian Wrestling Federation, Premier Championship Wrestling, Central Wrestling Alliance, Metro Wrestling Alliance, Hardcore Championship Wrestling, NWA Bluegrass, Midwest Regional Wrestling, Frontier Xtreme Wrestling, Infinity Pro Wrestling, United States Wrestling Federation, Ultimate Wrestling Federation, Universal Wrestling Association, Prime Time Wrestling, New Alliance Wrestling, Bad 2 The Bone Wrestling, Classic Championship Wrestling, Salt River Wrestling, Die-Hard Championship Wrestling, Hoosier Pro Wrestling, National Championship Wrestling, Eastern Kentucky Championship Wrestling, Alpha Omega Pro Wrestling, Power Wrestling Alliance, and several others.
Host: Is there any company that you would like to work for but have not:
BM: Hmm… none that I can think of.
Host: I know you have held numerous titles, but which is the most significant to you and why?
BM: I believe that every title I have held is significant because that is the promoter/booker showing that he has the confidence in you to carry that particular title division. I’d hate to imply that any title I have held might be a lesser achievement, but probably those that stand out are the HCW World Title and the AWA-Supreme Title.
Host: Out of the matches you have had, what match sticks out in your memory the most and why?
BM: The match that sticks out for me the most is when I had the opportunity to face the legendary Road Warriors in London, KY for Ted Dibiase’s Power Wrestling Alliance. I wish I had done more when I look back. Perhaps I was a bit star-struck.
Host: What has been your favorite match so far in your career?
BM: Hard to narrow just one down and I have several favorites for different reasons. I always seemed to mesh with American Eagle, Shane Matthews, Mason The Mangler, Jay-Ten Lyons, and Justen Idol… to name a few.
Host: Who has been your toughest opponent to date?
BM: Mason The Mangler was by far the toughest man I have ever faced in the ring.
Host: Is there anyone that you have not wrestled yet but would like to and why?
BM: Hmm… maybe Ric Flair or Triple H?
Host: Other than yourself of course, is there anyone on the Kentucky Indy Scene that stands out above the rest as far as talent?
BM: John Noble, in my opinion, is the top talent in Kentucky. Also Vic The Bruiser, Jay-Ten Lyons, Chris Blayze, and many others that I hate to leave out.
Host: There are a lot of newcomers to the Kentucky Indy Scene as you know. Of all them, who do you think has the greatest potential of becoming a major player on the KY Indy Scene?
BM: To be honest, unless I’ve been in the ring with them, I’m not that familiar with their work. CM Sigmon seems to have risen pretty fast over the last year or so.
Host: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
BM: Most likely far away from wrestling, limping around in pain somewhere. LOL.
Where do you see Kentucky Indies in ten years?
BM: Probably exactly right where they are now. I see improvements and companies that are really taking giant steps forward, but I see every positive negated by pure ignorance by other people and/or companies.
Host: Describe your most embarrassing moment in your professional wrestling career
BM: My very first show… I had never even used a microphone before. The current champ was late and I was told to cut a promo to “stall” for time. It was horrible. I have it on video. I can’t watch it.
Host: What has been your greatest achievement in your wrestling career:
BM: I think I’ve established a pretty good reputation among my peers, promoters, and fans. That’s about all I could ever ask for. Knowing that I can pick and choose which bookings I want to take and which ones I don’t.
Host: In closing, I'm gonna drop some names, and you give me the one word that comes to mind about the individual or company:
Host: Vince McMahon:
BM: Rich
Host: TNA:
BM: Unwatchable (Ugh)
Host: American Eagle
BM: Industrial
Host: Promoter Joe Clark
BM: Honorable
Host: HCW
BM: Awesome
Host: John Cena
BM: “Over”
Host: "Showtime" Shawn Christopher
BM: Brilliant
Host: Ric Gunner
BM: Resilient
Host: KY Boxing & Wrestling Authority
BM: Necessary
Host: New Age Horseman
BM: Fragmentary
Host: Billy Maverick
BM: Exhausted. LOL
Host: Mr. Maverick, thanks for your time and best of luck to you.
BM: No problem. Thanks for making me the first interview.