Rockin’ Rebel Interview
By P.Staniforth 2004

I recently had chance to sit down and catch a few thoughts with a friend of mine who has literally been there, and done it over his career; and also has the offensive t-shirt – Rockin’ Rebel. Here’s what was said...

PETER) : - First off, let me thank you for your time; as I know you’re always very busy. For those who don’t know, how did you get started in wrestling?

REBEL) : - I always wanted to become a wrestler, and got hooked into the Rock And Roll Express; and the rest is history.

PETER) : - What were your views on the business when you first broke in, and how have they changed over time?

REBEL) : - I learned to be respectful, and to listen. The old school way. Nowadays, the new generation doesn’t care; and that’s why the business is sliding the direction it is.

PETER) : - Who have you most enjoyed working with?

REBEL) : - Favourite people to work with would include Greg Matthews, Danny Rose, Derek Frazier, Chris Hamrick, Tracy Smothers, J.R. Manitoba, Jack Victory, the 3PW crew, etc.

PETER) : - How do you consider the current state of wrestling, and your thoughts on WWE, TNA, and the indy's?

REBEL) : - There’s too much talking. The interviews are way too long, and it kills the wrestling. I feel you’ve got to go back to the old school way. Big angles, that’s what sells; and makes money by drawing the fans in.

PETER) : - Who do you consider the best wrestlers right now?

REBEL) : - There are too many to mention, because they’re different in their own ways; from wrestling to brawling to high flying and technical – it makes it hard to choose overall.

PETER) : - If you could do one specific thing in wrestling, like own a promotion for example; what would you do?

REBEL) : - I did run my own promotion for a while, actually. It's fun, but it's hard work.

PETER) : - What are your plans for the future?

REBEL) : - I just plan to keep working until my body says no more.

PETER) : _ Word association time, if I give you a name then give me your first thoughts..... Vince McMahon?

REBEL) : - Smartest business man.

PETER) : - Ric Flair?

REBEL) : - Best old schooler in the business.

PETER) : - Shawn Michaels?

REBEL) : - One of the best charismatic baby faces.

PETER) : - Bret Hart?

REBEL) : - Best technical worker, in his days as champion.

PETER) : - Backyard Wrestling?

REBEL) : - The sh*ts.

PETER) : - And to wrap up, thanks once again for your time my friend; and is there anything you want to promote?

REBEL) : - Go to www.rockinrebel.com and you won't believe your eyes!

Peter Staniforth.
Peter is a English based professional wrestling journalist, for www.pwbts.com, www.wrestlingdotcom.com, www.bgwwrestling.com, www.wrestlingclothesline.com, www.prowrestlingdaily.com, and the exclusive WWE writer for www.ukevents.net.

Peter has written for Bill Apter's "Total Wrestling" magazine, and also written press releases for the UK's WWE Euro Shop merchandise company. He was also mentioned on the credits of the cult wrestling simulation game by Adam Ryland - EWR 4.0.

Peter works for Revolution British Wrestling (www.revolutionbritishwrestling.co.uk ) and Ultimate Championship Wrestling ( www.ucw-wrestling.co.uk ) in a Talent Relations capacity, and also various USA indy promotions. If you are a wrestler either USA or UK based, and looking for more bookings; please contact Peter.

Peter has written reviews for many wrestling video tape traders, who come highly recommended by him - including www.simania.co.uk, www.modtrom.com (the official production team for Jersey All Pro Wrestling), www.ruffneckwrestlingvideos.co.uk, www.violentjtapes.com, www.a1wrestlingvideos.com, and many more.

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