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Online World of Wrestling is proud to present OWW Radio hosted by Nick Anthony. OWW Radio welcomes this week’s featured guest, former AWA World Champion, 3 Time co-holder of the WWF Tag Team Titles and WCW Television Champion, Rick “The Model” Martel.


Interview – RICK MARTEL

• Rick Martel talks about breaking into pro wrestling in 1972
• Martel mentioned how he was treated in the locker room from the other wrestler knowing that he came from a wrestling family
• Martel spoke about an angle he did in Quebec where he smashed a beer bottle over his head imitating a foe
• Rick Martel talked about his time wrestling in NWA New Zealand. Martel spoke briefly about feuding with Curtis Iaukea, and first meeting and teaming with New Zealand native Tony Garea
• Martel explained his ongoing relationship with Tony Garea, the death of his brother Michel, and how Tony filled the void that Rick had lost when Michel passed
• Martel explained how pro wrestling matches in New Zealand were done in 8 minute rounds and how he had to adapt to the ring psychology
• Rick Martel talks about his first WWF stint in the early 1980s and teaming with Tony Garea
• Martel talked about wrestling Nick Bockwinkel in Hawaii in 60 minute matches and how it led him to the AWA
• Martel talked about wrestling in Japan
• Martel talked about his appearance at WWE Night of Champions, meeting Ric Flair and reminiscing about their time wrestling together in Japan
• Martel spoke about how he won the Japanese fans respect after winning the AWA World Title from Jumbo Tsuruta
• Rick Martel talked how his AWA World Title reign came about after being approached by Verne Gagne and Nick Bockwinkel
• Martel talked about the difficulty of communicating with Jumbo during the match due to the language barrier
• Martel calls his AWA World Title victory over Jumbo Tsuruta as the highlight of his career
• Martel spoke about Tsuruta’s intense style of wrestling and how he adapted to Tsuruta in the ring
• When asked by host Nick Anthony whether he (Rick) felt that his AWA World Title loss to Stan Hansen hurt his career, Martel replied with a no explaining that he felt it was the best move for business. Martel also mentioned that during the build up to the match with Hansen it was explained in a storyline that Martel had sustained an injury and was advised by doctors not to wrestle in the match, however Martel refused and went ahead with the match for the fans, for that Martel felt that the loss of the AWA World Title did not hurt his overall career
• Rick Martel talked about leaving the wrestling business in 1991 after WrestleMania VII to pursue a career in real estate to help prepare for his post-wrestling life
• Martel talks about returning to wrestling in early 1992
• Rick Martel talked about how he was in negotiations with Vince McMahon to return to the WWF in 1997 along with Don Callis to form tag team called the Supermodels. The team would have had a short run as Callis would’ve turned heel on Martel, this would eventually make Rick Martel a babyface for the first time in 8 years. Martel called off the deal after the WWF would only offer him a 3 month contract instead of a 12 month which Martel felt a person of his proven status rightfully deserved
• Martel talks about how this led him to a negotiation with WCW President Eric Bischoff
• When asked by Nick whether he (Martel) thought of being brought back in as a tag team wrestler was a wrong move considering that he was a former World Champion, Martel said no explaining that he enjoyed tag team wrestling as it allowed his body to rest and prevent rehashing old nagging injuries
• Rick Martel talked about wrestling the first match at WrestleMania III with Tom Zenk against Cowboy Bob Orton and Don Muraco
• Martel talked about teaming with Tito Santana as Strike Force, and winning the WWF Tag Team Titles with Tito Santana against The Hart Foundation in 1987
• Martel talked about watching the Hulk Hogan/Andre the Giant match at WMIII, Martel talked about the reaction of the crowd when Hogan body slammed Andre
• Martel talked about the meaning behind the Hogan/Andre match
• Martel talked spoke about Jake Roberts, and their Blind Fold Match at WrestleMania VII
• Nick told Martel of Tito Santana’s interview with OWW Radio last year where Tito talked about the Strike Force split and that Tito was trying to be the one to turn heel while Martel remained a babyface. Nick asked Martel whether his career would’ve been different if the roles were reversed
• Martel spoke about how the good and evil roles in wrestling were more distinct compared to today
• Martel talked about the Model gimmick being given to him by JJ Dillon and Vince McMahon and how everything else that followed eg Arrogance spray, outfits, skits were Martel’s ideas
• Martel spoke about why his wrestler/manager relationship with Slick was ended
• Martel talked about wrestling in the Royal Rumble match
• Rick Martel talked about his program with Tatanka
• When asked whether he was offered to jump ship from WWF to WCW between 1993-'95, Martel answered no explaining that he felt he wasn’t in top form and he wasn’t fully concentrating on wrestling at the time
• Due to Martel’s other ventures outside of wrestling, he was positioned to wrestle in the lower level of the card which he was ok with
• Nick reverted back to the WWF Supermodels tag team split scenario in 1997 asking Rick where could he have seen himself on the card, either wrestling for the European Title against the British Bulldog, The Intercontinental Title against Owen Hart or The Rock or in the WWF Title picture against Bret Hart or Shawn Michaels
• Rick Martel talks about the competition between WWE and TNA
• Rick Martel spoke about his time wrestling in WCW
• Martel shares a nice story in WCW involving himself and Scott Hall, the story talks about a thoughtful and caring side to Scott Hall
• Rick Martel talked about wrestling Scott Hall/Razor Ramon for the vacant Intercontinental Title on Monday Night Raw in 1993
• Martel talked about his match with Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam ’92 in London’s Wembly Stadium
• Martel spoke about Shawn Michaels asking Martel if they could travel together so that Michaels could pick his brain about playing a heel
• Martel talks about the differences of playing a babyface that comes with restrictions to a heel that has more freedom and liberties to play up
• Martel mentions that he is still in contact with Tony Garea and The Genius Lanny Poffo
• Martel enjoys attending the wrestling fan fest weekends
• Martel mentions that he and Tony Garea may attend the Cauliflower Alley Club 2010 Reunion weekend
• Before the interview wrapped up, Martel spoke about the Arrogance fragrance and the plans to market the fragrance in modeling magazines. Unfortunately, the venture did not come to plan after a fan from the northwest threatened to sue the WWF over claims that Martel that accidentally sprayed the fragrance in his eyes (the story is actually funny when Martel tells it). The venture was scrapped and the Arrogance fragrance was replaced with water

OWW Radio would like to thank this week’s featured guest, Rick Martel. Visit Rick Martel’s official website http://www.rickthemodelmartel.com/ and you can email Rick Martel at [email protected]


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BG James Interview Recap
By: Bob Colling of http://chroniclesoftna.proboards.com/

Jack, OIB and Barbie Richards are quickly joined by BG James better known as Road Dogg from his run in the WWF from 1995-2001. James is happy to be joining the program.

To listen to the full interview go to http://www.InYourHeadOnline.com

BG James brings up his participation in the legends mania event taking place on March 12th and 13th. James mentions that the whole Armstrong Family will be in attendance. www.legendsmania.com for more information. The events will be taking place in Georgia.

BG isn’t disappointed that he didn’t use the Armstrong name, but rather is glad to been able to get over on his own and need to use the last name that his father made famous. BG is happy to be a Armstrong.

A caller asks if there is a match that stands out to him to which BG mentions the dumpster match from Wrestle Mania XIV. BG believes that match was a defining moment in his career and his tag team partner Billy Gunn. BG says that was a great stepping stone for the New Age Outlaws. BG says that it is true that he convinced Vince to not the stunts in rehearsal to see if it was safe enough for Cactus and Terry to take the bumps. BG puts over the fact that Vince and Shane do some crazy bumps and says that they impressed the boys in the back.

BG puts over Terry Funk as being the toughest guy he has ever worked with in his career. Jack and BG do their Terry Funk’s impersonations. BG says their were several times when he didn’t want to do some bumps because they were too dangerous.

A member from the board asks what does BG think of DX today. To find out what BG said… listen to the interview!

Jack asks if BG had talked to the WWE about returning to re-join. BG says he did but it “wasn’t meant to be”. BG also doesn’t believe that you burn bridges in the wrestling business.

BG says that DX may have been a rip off of New World Order. BG mentions that half of the Kliq worked in WCW and the other worked in the WWF. BG doesn’t see it as a rip off, but rather just people in the same group working in different companies. BG puts Eric Bischoff as a smart man. BG worked as a agent for the TNA Genesis, but it was only for the that show.

Jack asks if anyone got mad about the pump handle slam and the taunt that BG would do before performing the move. BG tells a hilarious story about what he and fellow wrestler said about the situation. BG remembers seeing Test do the move in a powerful way and he knew he couldn’t do that so he made it easier for himself.

A member from the board asks where was the “With My Baby Tonight” angle was suppose to go. BG says that a In Your House in 1995 their was suppose to be a three way dance between himself, Jeff Jarrett and Shawn Michaels. BG went in a different direction and the angle went south. BG believes that at the end of the angle he would have defeated Jeff Jarrett to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship. BG says that he made a mistake in not going with the plan. BG says that he last sang the song during a Canadian trip.

In a hilarious turn of events, Barbie Richards begins to SING the “With My Baby Tonight” song. Has to be heard, as BG puts over Barbie’s singing ability.

Jack asks BG is doing health wise, and BG says that he is doing well. He does “feel my age” (BG is 40). BG says that he is too old to get in the ring with the young guys, as he isn’t going to be like a Ric Flair, because he simply can’t.

A member from the board asks what BG what he thinks of the Armstrong Curse. BG believes that was Bobby Heenan just making some great commentary. BG believes it is a blessing to have the Armstrong last name. BG would be interested in doing commentary, but he doesn’t know if he would be good at it.

A caller asks if BG thinks TNA focuses too much time on competing with the WWE. BG believes that they do but he doesn’t know if that is necessarily a bad thing. He does say they will need to focus on their storylines and their own product.

Jack asks if their was suppose to be anything more with the VKM tag team. BG talks about invading the WWE house show. BG basically says that TNA dropped the ball with the angle as they never followed up with the things they were doing. BG did have a good time doing that angle.

BG tells a funny story about trying to get a photo with the Four Horsemen at a event in Charlotte, North Carolina last year. Did BG end up getting the photo after all the trouble it caused? Listen to the interview to find out!

A member from the board asks what was BG favorite moment from Attitude Era. BG mentions taking finishers from Steve Austin and just taking finishers. BG had a great time during the Attitude Era. BG says that Vince Russo wrote them into a lot of scenarios but they would adlib their own way. BG says they would try to make each other laugh. BG puts Chyna over as a funny person and quick witted.

BG has to cut the interview short as his kids are getting home, but promises that he will be back.

BG James will also be appearing at Legends Mania in Atlanta, Georgia March 12-13th, 2010 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel.
For more information please visit:
http://www.legendsmania.com/

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