INTERVIEW WITH TERRI RUNNELS
- 08/04/2008 (1:26:04 am)
- James Walsh
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Show: The Interactive Interview courtesy of www. WrestlingEpicenter. comGuest: Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels (and Dakota for a brief appearance)
Date: 8/4/08
Your Hosts: Patrick Kelley, James Walsh, & Nick Noel
Terri Runnels burst on the wrestling scene in the early 90's with World Championship Wrestling. But, it wasn't until she dawned the seductive role of Marlena along side the bizarre Goldust that she really came into her own. Call her Alexandra York, call her Merlena, call her the "Horny Little She-Devil"... Just call her Terri!
In this interview, Terri talks at length about how you can "Make the World Write" and win her home. We're talking about a million dollar home that you can get for $200.
Plus, Terri talks about being a bed wetter, being proud of Cody Rhodes, and her current relationship with Dustin. And, as if an hour of reliving memories isn't enough, we even get a word in with daughter Dakota. How cool is that?
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Terri Runnels
- Terri is welcomed back to TII we get a quick laugh as James references the “Blue Balls” Terri was selling on her website a few years back.
- Terri then explains the Essay contest she is involved with currently. The Essays are going to be about how the contestants can write about how they would improve the world and make it a better place. The winner would win Terri’s home and a cash prize. She says that a large part of the judging will be on who has the best ideas as opposed to checking for spelling & grammatical errors. For more information on the contest, check out http://www. theterrirunnels. com or her Myspace page at http://www. myspace. com/terrirunnels (all other accounts claiming to be Terri’s are FAKE)
- Terri then asks James a question. She wants to know about the origin of James’ name the “Glam Slam Metal Man” Anybody who is a long time fan of TII will probably find this story interesting.
- The interview then shifts into a more casual direction as they talk about things like Myspace, Terri’s recent events, and her love for curly hair.
- She is taking bookings for wrestling events again. After her time in wrestling, she decided to take it easy and take time to be both a mom to get into the working world. She is in the process of selling her Soccer Tots program, and she has decided to get back into wrestling because she loves getting into contact with her fans.
- The independent scene has been fun for her and she loves getting to spend more time with the fans and getting to have fun with them. It is also fun for her to get to see all the old faces again. The experience is less hectic than when she was with the WWE, and she really enjoys it.
- She was not asked to be a part of the 15th Anniversary Show for Monday Night Raw. She doesn’t know why, but she still considers the WWE family, and has nothing but fond memories from being there.
- When asked about her gimmicks, she says that the one that was the most like her was when she was a heel under her real name, which was around the later 90s & early 00s. Alexandra York & Marlena were both big stretches for her, especially York because she actually knew nothing about computers. She says that the fans used to yell mean things to her, and on the computer she would type out her response. As for Marlena, she says that the character was very cold and aloof, which isn’t like her at all.
- The discussion shifts towards to a discussion about her childhood with her sister and tells a rather interesting story that she was a little embarrassed to tell us. Be sure to check it out though!
- In the interview with Ricky Morton a few years back, he voiced his displeasure with The York Foundation, but Terri never realized his dislike, but understands it because it was so far away from who he was. She really enjoyed her tim with Morton, and in her career, she says that there was only one person she ever worked with that she didn’t enjoy being with, but she will never say who it was.
- She hated the P.M.S. gimmick, but not working with Jacqueline. She enjoyed being with her, but just hated the acronym. She says that she fought Vince on that one a little bit. She also talks about the “Terri Invitational Tournament” (T.I.T.) and says that the major positive was getting to work with Edge, Christian, & The Hardyz, even if she didn’t care for the name of the tournament. She was very proud of them.
- Terri has been desperately been trying to get in touch with Perry Saturn, but hasn’t had any luck. If anybody knows how to get in touch with Perry Saturn, send the info along to Terri!
- Her old website (therealterrirunnels. com) is no longer running, and she has cancelled the Paypal account for it, but people are still being charged for it. She says that it has been a huge mess and says that it is still happening and she has to worry about refunding all of these people. She understands the frustration, and she swears that the mistake is not with her but with Paypal.
- When asked about the recent success of Cody Rhodes, she says that she’s very proud of him and maintains a close relationship with him and considers him family. She says that he will do great with the WWE.
- She still watches the WWE product. She says that the women they have are beautiful and talented, but she also feels they are too many. She says the woman are icing on the cake. Without it, the cake is boring. Too much, and you can’t eat it. Overall, she still enjoys the product overall.
- When Terri was a part of the product in the late 90s, there were only four women (Sable, Sunny, Chyna, and herself) and felt that was the perfect amount and they all contributed to the product more effectively that way.
- James tells Terri about a comment that his wife Cassie made about Terri saying there are a lot more graphics, galleries, & wallpapers of Terri made by fans over the internet because she is a better caliber of performer than a lot of the girls today. Terri was very appreciative of the comment.
- Terri is then asked about the rumor of her going to ECW, but not going there, and Dawn Marie getting the spot. Terri was a little confused by this because she never considered going to ECW. She loved spending time with Dawn Marie though.
- We then go into word associations as Terri gives her thoughts on Terry Funk, Terry Taylor, Chyna, Tammy Lynn Sytch, & Dustin Rhodes.
- TII then gets a very special treat as Terri puts Dakota on the phone and we get a quick interview with the daughter of Terri Runnels & Dustin Rhodes! She says that she liked being backstage with the superstars. She says that she didn’t know the Goldust character was as over the top as it was, but says that her friends used to tell her how lucky she was.
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