Billy Bax

The 2007 ECWA Super 8 Tournament is just a few weeks away and WrestlingClothesline.com, as it does each year, is bringing you interviews with all the participants. Thus far we have brought you Brian Fury, Rob Conway, Rob Eckos, Human Tornado, and Matt Logan. Now WrestlingClothesline.com is pleased to bring you "10 Questions With..." Billy Bax!!

1. For those who may not already know, what made you decide to get involved in professional wrestling?

Like most of us who do this, I’ve been a fan since childhood. That’s actually how I got started in amateur wrestling when I was a kid, because of the fact that it was called “wrestling”. I like being able to put a character on and be somebody I’m not. It has the perfect mix of theatrics and athleticism.

2. You have been in the ECWA, as a single's competitor and part of a very successful tag team, for quite some time now. What has it been like working in one of the premiere indy organizations? Do you think working primarily as a tag team may hinder you in a singles tourny, like the Super 8?

Working in the ECWA is the best. The promotion has a well established history and runs good quality shows. Good quality shows that you can use as learning experiences are hard to find in wrestling these days. As far as being primarily a tag team wrestler, I don’t think it’s going to be a hindrance. When you get to this level of competition you need to be able to adapt and do everything.

3. You are a participant in this years' ECWA Super 8 Tournament. What was your reaction when earning that spot in such a prestigious tournament?

I’ve lived in the PA/DE area my whole life, and actually the first ECWA show I went to was the Super 8 in 1998. Being a fan of the tournament I was just thrilled to be invited. It’s a real honor to be included in such a long list of outstanding performers. It’s been a goal I’ve mine since I started wrestling 7 years ago and now to finally achieve it feels great.

4. Any thoughts on how you'll prepare physically for three possible matches in the Super 8?

You have to be ready to go all the time in this business. The one thing I have put more emphasis on is cardio. To be able to wrestle 3 quality matches at this level will come down to having the wind to do it.

5. Have you had the opportunity to wrestle any of the other Super 8 participants in the past? If so, whom?

The only person from this year’s tournament I’ve had the opportunity to wrestle in the past is Matt Logan. I think that’s a good thing though, it gives the people something new and fresh they haven’t seen before.

6. What do you think of this year's lineup in comparison to the previous tournaments?

I think the lineup this year is awesome. It gives a mix of every style. The fans should be really pleased by what they see.

7. What do you want people to think of when they hear the name "Billy Bax"?

“That guy was awesome. I wanna see him again”

8. How has the wrestling business changed since you started? Has it changed for the better or worse?

There have been some changes, but things always change over time in any industry. I really can’t say that it’s changed for the better or for the worse. You have to take the good with the bad and it all evens out in the end. The best thing to do is put your head down, keep charging along, and do the best you can with what you have.

9. What is the best (and worst) thing about being a professional wrestler?

The best thing is that it gives the opportunity to see places and meet new people that I probably wouldn’t have met otherwise. I’ve made a lot of friends in wrestling, and I can honestly call them friends. That’s hard to do in this business.

The worst thing is trying to explain to people in the “real” world what you do on the weekends.

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In five years I see myself on the road supporting my family and making a living in this business.

You can see Billy Bax in action at this years ECWA Super 8. For further info check out ecwaprowrestling.com!

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