EPICENTER INTERVIEW WITH ERIC YOUNG
- 02/09/2006 (12:02:46 pm)
- James Walsh and Patrick Kelley
Eric talks about AAO PPV, WWE TRY OUTS, TNA and TEAM CANADA….
Show: Wrestling EpicenterGuest(s): TNA Team Canada's Eric Young
Date: 2/9/06
Your Hosts: James Walsh, Brendon Brooks, Ben Benya, & "Queen of Extreme" Francine
Transcripts by Chris Furguson
This week, we've got 3 of wrestling's hottest stars on the Wrestling Epicenter!
First, our trusty "Girl Friday" that joins us every Wednesday... Maybe we should call her "Girl Wednesday?" Anyway, the hottest woman in wrestling history in my humble opinion, "The Queen of Extreme" Francine stops by with a Sandman story and talks about her experiences at the WET Wrestling TV tapings this past weekend... That show sounds out there. I can't wait until it is on pay per view! But, you don't have to wait to see new pictures of the former ECW sex symbol! New, hot, and steamy photos of "The Queen of Extreme" Francine are online now at her great new web site, http://www.MissyHyattandFrancineTV.com .
Up next, a hot young prospect that I am a mark for. The humorous and very nervous member of Team Canada in TNA, "Showtime" Eric Young stops by for a fun and light interview. Be sure and catch Eric Young this Sunday on pay-per-view as he and Team Canada fend off Team 3D in a match that is sure to steal the show!
And finally, one of wrestling's most pure and sweet women. The incomperable "Molly Holly" Nora Greenwald stops by to discuss her "Shooting the Crap" DVD which you can get at http://www.NoraDVD.com and to hype her upcoming appearance at Arizona's own Impact Zone Wrestling held in Tempe, Arizona on Valentine's Day at the Sets!
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"SHOWTIME" ERIC YOUNG
(Interview conducted by James Walsh and Patrick Kelley).
James begins the interview by saying "It's really an honest pleasure
to speak with you," then confesses that he is a mark for Eric. Eric's
reply is "Bad choice, but thanks anyways."
James describes Eric's character on Impact as "Tweek from 'South Park'
meets Shaggy from 'Scooby-Doo.'" Eric goes "I guess. I don't know
how it actually came about." Eric then describes it as "I'm scared of
everything, I'm paranoid." and "I don't have any real inspirations for
it. I just kinda make it up as I go, to be honest."
James mentions a bit where Eric jumps into Shane Douglas's arms during
a PPV Pre Show and how it was the "funniest thing we've ever seen."
Eric mentions that it was Dutch Mantell's idea.
When asked about the biggest influences in getting him into wrestling,
Eric lists Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Macho Man, Shawn Michaels, Mr.
Perfect, Terry Funk as his favorites growing up.
Eric's memories of the World X Cup is the next topic. "It was a lot
of fun. I thought it was a really cool idea. It gave an
international feel to TNA." When asked if he'd like to see TNA do
another one, Eric says "I think it would be a good idea" then adds "I
don't know if they have the time to do it."
Impact's new time slot, Thursdays at 8 PM starting April 13th, is up
next. "It's very exciting to be a part of that." Eric, when asked,
answers that Impact will still be a 1-hour show.
When Patrick raises the question "Are you really a Canadian?" Eric
answers that is really Canadian, born and raised, but now lives in
Nashville.
James brings the conversation back to the World X Cup and a spot with
Jerry Lynn, where Eric is slingshot off a ladder onto the floor. When
asked "Does that hurt?" Eric replies with "It doesn't feel good." He
then adds that "It was actually my idea." Eric had done the spot
twice before at Canadian independent shows, but the guy wasn't as
heavy as Jerry and Mr. Aguila. "So, when they shot me, I went a lot
quicker than I had originally planned!"
Eric's favorite gimmick matches are ladder matches.
Any chances of Eric getting a single's push? "I would like to
believe." Eric then adds that "I had 10, maybe 15 tag matches" before
joining TNA.
Johnny Devine's name is brought up and Eric mentios that Johnny broke
his leg in Memphis for Mid-South and Jerry Lawler. Johnny's currently
running a wrestling school in Winnipeg, but there are plans to bring
him back.
When asked about whether or not Eric saw himself as an X-Division or
Heavyweight kind of wrestler, He says "I think I can fit in whereever
they want." He then adds that wrestlers in Ontario are generally
smaller, but he prefers to be the smaller wrestler against the bigger
guys.
Eric's tryout matches in the WWE is the next subject. Christian Cage
was the one who brought Eric backstage, where he had 20-25 tryout
matches.
Sunday's TNA "Against All Odds" PPV match, "Team Canada" vs "Team 3-D"
will involve Eric Young and Bobby Roode.
It took 20 seconds for Eric to put on the "Sting" garb. We learn it
was the actual stuff he wore for "Clash of the Champions" '92 or '93
where Sting beat Flair for the title.
When asked about Sting and Christian Cage coming in to TNA, Eric says
"I think it's fantastic, it can only help us." He then adds that
"Christian didn't get a fair shake, ever, in the WWE." He also "would
like to see" Christian win the title at the PPV.
The TNA Audience, their familiarity with the wrestlers, and whether
they should follow the story (especially concerning Samoa Joe) is the
next topic. "Some of the people feel that they get to know us on a
personal basis." Then, after mentioning the upcoming house show in
Michigan, Eric concludes with "It's hard when they're not following
[the story], but they pay their money and they're at the show and
that's their choice. If they wanna cheer for Joe, they cheer for
Joe."
Word Associations:
Johnny Devine: "Charismatic. Fantastically talented, and I hope he
comes back soon."
Bobby Roode: "One of the best wrestlers working today."
Petey Williams: "Ultra Talented, Heck of a nice guy. Deserves
everything he gets."
"A1" Alastair Ralphs: "Unappreciated."
Scott D'Amore: "Brilliant"
Jerry Lynn: "Underrated, heck of a guy, and I hope he comes back soon..."
Jeff Jarrett: "Highly skilled. One of the best wrestlers of all
time, in my opinion."
The interview ends with a plug for TNA's "Against All Odds" and a
station plug for the Blaze 1260 AM.
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