Shoot
Interviews
Shawn Michaels
Lance Storm
Justin Credible
Bret Hart 1
Bret Hart 2
Road Warriors
Jake Roberts
Ted Dibiase
Jerry Lawler
Honky Tonk Man
Kid Kash
Steve Corino 1
Steve Corino 2
Eddy Guerrero
Chris Candido
Bobby Heenan
Missy Hyatt and Tammy Lynn Sytch
Tully Blanchard
Taz pt 1
Taz pt 2
Terry Taylor
Buff Bagwell
Ricky Steamboat
Barry Windham
Rey Mysterio Jr
Jim Cornett
Brutus Beefcake
On the Road with Tarji and Super Crazy
Mini Vince McMachon Shoot
Rowdy Piper Blackballed Vol 1
Road Dogg
Rick Steiner
Cowboy Bob Orton
Sherri Martel
Sean Waltman
Don Muraco
Ryan Shamrock/Capt Lou Albano
Nova
Arn Anderson
Jimmy Hart
Christopher Daniels
Ken Shamrock
Jeff Hardy
Kevin Sullivan
American Dragon
ROH Vol 1
Raven 1
Rowdy Piper
SHAWN
MICHAELS SHOOT INTERVIEW
RF
Video sits down with TWA Commissioner and "The Heartbreak Kid"
Shawn Michaels for the newest installment in our shoot interview series.
Shawn talks about how he started in the business, Texas All Star Wrestling,
the AWA, Midnight Rockers, why he was fired from the WWF his first time
there after only a few days, what led to The Rockers split, the "clique"
and what "power" they had, Shane Douglas, Chris Candido, his
first impressions of Vince McMahon, Sid Vicious, Cactus Jack,& more.
He talks about how the business changed and how he helped move the WWF
into their current direction. Shawn talks about his career ending injury
and his final match at Wrestlemania with Steve Austin. Oh yeah, Shawn
talks about Bret. Now this wouldn't be a shoot interview with Shawn
Michaels if the topic of Bret Hart wasn't discussed. Shawn takes you
on a timeline of everything that went down between both of them. When
the dissention started, how it was heated up, the "fight"
in the locker room and why Shawn "quit" the WWF, what happened
after Shawn defeated Bret for the title at Wrestlemania 12 and how the
business changed while Bret was gone, and finally Montreal. Shawn gives
his side of what happened leading up to the most controversial PPV ever,
Survivors Series. Plus tons more..
LANCE
STORM SHOOT INTERVIEW
The
Canadian Superstar from Calgary, Alberta, Canada finally shoots. Lance
has been all over the world from Canada, Japan, Europe and the United
States and has incredible stories about all. From his early days in
the Hart's dojo where he trained with Chris Jericho and Justin Credible
to his early days in Europe and Smoky Mountain, all is covered. Hear
his opinion on the comparisons between Paul E and Jim Cornette and just
exactly what jobs Chris Jericho has gotten him. Lance also talks about
WAR in Japan and the Skydiving J tournament. Hear more about his views
in professional wrestling, drug use in the business and his involvement
with the Impact Players. Matches are included as well. .
JUSTIN
CREDIBLE SHOOT INTERVIEW
4
hrs - with matches included as well! Incredible stories are told including
all the behind the scenes controversy with the clique in the WWF. Justin
Credible was and still is great friends with Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels.
He was there first hand for all of the cliques' actions, including the
night at MSG when all the members hit the ring, the problems between
the clique and Shane Douglas, and what power the clique had not only
in the WWF but the entire wrestling industry. Justin also talks about
his training in Calgary by Lance Storm, his role in the WWF as Aldo
Montoya, and his role in ECW. He talks about his future in ECW with
Lance Storm, his greatest matches and matches that he would like to
have in the future. Plenty of behind the scenes stories especially in
the WWF are told as well. This shoot interview is not just the coolest,
it's not just the best, it's Justin Credible!!!.
BRET
HART SHOOT INTERVIEW 1
RF
Video traveled all the way to Calgary and the Hart Family house where
this amazing shoot interview took place. Bret talks about his entire
career starting with growing up in the Hart Family, his early days in
Stampede Wrestling, and his actual first break as he worked for the
Funks in Texas. What was it like growing up in a wrestling family with
his brothers and his father? Bret has great stories about all of this,
including all of The Dungeon stories with his father, and who he actually
stretched down there. Bret then shifted to more Stampede stories with
Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith and his brothers. During that time,
Bret also traveled to New Japan where Satoru Sayama ( Tiger Mask), Dynamite,
and himself revolutionized the junior heavyweight style as we know it.
Find out then how Vince McMahon bought the Stampede territory and how
it led to it's demise. This led to Bret and The Bulldogs going to the
WWF. Incredible stories about the WWF are told including the early days
of Wrestlemania, The Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs legendary
fued, and Hulkamania. Find out the reasons why Bret went solo to having
a singles career and what it was like to be pushed as a world champ.
This shoot interview gets real interesting as the topics get switched
to Shawn Michaels and the Clique. Find out all of the differences between
Bret and Shawn and all the incidents that led to the big confrontation
in Hartford. If things weren't hot enough, it got more intense as things
that led to the final match in Montreal were just amazing. Was it a
shoot? What exactly happened in the Montreal match? And how did it feel
confronting Vince after that infamous night? It is all in there. Bret
actually responds to the Shawn Michaels Shoot Interview that he watched,
as he disagrees with much of the commentary. From Jim Neidhart to Stu
Hart, from the "Sunny Days" comment to life in WCW it is all
answered. Also learn about all of the happenings with his contract negotiations
with Vince and the WWF, drugs in the business, and the tragic death
of his brother Owen. This will go down as one of the greatest shoot
interviews ever as classic matches are included as well! $24.95 Please
note the interview contains 10 min. of audio and video problems. .
BRET
HART SHOOT INTERVIEW 2
Bret
Hart enjoyed his first shoot interview so much that he called us to
do another. The end result was the most personal and poignant shoot
interview ever conducted by RF Video. He picks up where he left off
and talks about his experience in WCW. What does Bret think of the career
ending injury he suffered at the hands of Bill Goldberg? What is his
opinion of Goldberg now? The Hitman explains why he wasnt
given a fair shake to be a main event star in WCW. He tells what Eric
Bischoff wanted to do with his character and why he wouldnt do
it. He then reveals everything about how Hulk Hogan and Bischoff worked
together to maintain power in WCW. What did he think of the legendary
Owen Hart tribute match he had against Chris Benoit in Kansas City?
Youll hear everything about Brets WCW career right through
the final stuff he did with Lance Storm. What is his current status
and what are his injuries? Youll be shocked when he recounts his
meeting with Vince McMahon at Owens funeral and what security
measures McMahon took. Bret tells all the circumstances that broke up
the Hart family. He then talks about his nephew Teddy Hart and the new
Matrats promotion. There is no way you wont be saddened by how
Bret envisioned his future with Owen. This is as moving and dramatic
as any interview youll ever witness. Bret goes into great detail
on all these topics. You cant help but be affected by how the
last two years have changed Brets life and he tells you all about
it here. This is the most emotional shoot interview ever and a perfect
compliment to the first Bret Hart shoot. This compelling and thought
provoking tape will also include classic matches. You will feel like
Bret Harts closest confidant after this one..
ROAD
WARRIORS SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
interview was conducted on 5-17-00 in Baltimore, MD. The Road Warriors
were by far the most influential tag team in the history of professional
wrestling. Hear stories about how they started training in Minneapolis
and the elite crew of wrestlers who also started their careers at the
same time with them. Hear how they broke into the Georgia territory
and stories about the people who helped them including Paul Ellering.
Find out all of the stories about their days in the AWA and the tours
of Japan where they were considered as foreign monsters. The Legion
of Doom then shift to talk about their days in the NWA where they gained
unbelievable popularity with their dominating wrestling style. Hear
all the info about Flair and the 4 Horsemen, The Russians, The Powers
of Pain and more. Then the interview gets really hot as the Warriors
talk about Vince McMahon & their tenure in the WWF. Hear about the
broken promises that Vince made that he didnt fulfill. Hear their
take about the whole Shawn-Bret deal, and they also talk about the death
of Owen. Hawk in particular gets even more fired up as he vents a lot
of his feelings towards Vince. Also the situation between Hawk &
his wife towards Randy Savage & Gourgous George comes up, and you
can hear his side of the story. Matches are included as well as this
interview just might be the most controversial interview done to date.
We here at RF Video are still amazed about what was said!
JAKE
ROBERTS SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
video that was conducted in the RF Video offices was done with one of
the most controversial wrestlers in the business. Jake talks about the
horror stories about growing up and being in the business with his father.
Speaking of horror, Jake also talks about the heat between Bill Watts
and himself during his Mid-South days and what actually led to the downfall
between the two. Topics are switched as Jake talks about his life in
World Class, with more of those amazing Von Erich stories that we are
accustomed to on these RF Video Shoot Interviews. The Snake then talks
about life in the WWF and the whole concept of bringing a live snake
to the ring. More actual snake stories are told like when the snake,
not Jake, but the actual snake goes to the bathroom in the ring, and
what guys were actually afraid to work with the animal. Find out the
reasons why Jake never had a program with Hulk Hogan, and why he left
the WWF the first time. Also find out what happened when Jake went to
WCW when Bill Watts was in charge, and that disasterous match at Halloween
Havoc with Sting. Jake then talks about his demons and his much publicized
drug use. Does Jake use drugs? Well it is not really a secret, but he
tells us exactly what he does! Also find out how he felt when he returned
to the WWF, and they incorporated his drug use into his character. Jake
also discussed Beyond The Mat, and how he felt he was deceived and lied
to about that project. Great wrestling stories are included with one
of the most personal interviews we have ever done, as there is no holding
back on this one. Classic matches are included as well
TED
DIBIASE SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
interview was conducted in his home town of Jackson, MS. Ted DiBiase
is a true legend of professional wrestling. He has seen and done it
all, and he will share his stories with you on this shoot interview.
He talks about his early days in the Mid-South and Georgia territories.
From the infamous piledriver angle with the Freebirds to his quest to
be the NWA World Champion are just some of the items that are discussed.
Find out all of the details on just what happened in the finals days
of the demise of Georgia Championship Wrestling, to the reasons why
he never beat Flair or Race for the NWA Title. He then talks about his
days in the UWF and relationship with Bill Watts, Jim Ross and the other
UWF superstars. Find out about his switching companies to go to the
WWF, and his relationship with Vince McMahon. Tons of stories about
Hulk Hogan and just what it is like to be "The Million Dollar Man"
are included. Ted also goes back to the days of the infamous WWF title
change with Hogan and Andre, and the Hebner Brothers. What was it like
to wrestle Hulk Hogan in Hulk's Madison Square Garden debut in 1979,
and what was it like to be on top of the WWF for so many years? Well,
here is your chance to find out! Also discussed is his final days in
the WWF, his short managerial career in the WCW as a part of the N.W.O.,
and his days in All Japan when he teamed up with the legendary Stan
Hansen. From the Junkyard Dog to Randy Savage, from Eric Bischoff to
Jim Barnett, from Dusty Rhodes to Giant Baba, these stories are a who's
who in professional wrestling!.
JERRY
JAWLER SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
interview was conducted in January of 2001 in Newark, NJ. The
King of Professonal Wrestling has done it all and more in the
business. Jerry talks extensively about his early days in Memphis, when
he got started in the business with the help of Jackie Fargo. Learn
how Lawler got his first break with his unique skill that had nothing
to do with wrestling. Listen to how much actual training Jerry had before
entering the ring and why he could never tell Fargo about his first
bouts. Jerry then relives the days of the Memphis territory, with his
push against the top wrestlers from around the world. Find out about
behind the scenes dealings with Jerry Jarrett and all of the pressures
of running a company and still being a performer. This is a great interview
if you would like to find out about all the up and downs of the business,
including all of the duties, demands and dedication to becoming a successful
character and business person. Also contains interesting and entertaining
stories about the Andy Kaufman feud, Jimmy Valiant, Hulk Hogan, Bill
Dundee, Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Paul E., Eddie Gilbert, his real life
son Brian Christopher (Grandmaster Sexay), and many, many others as
Memphis was the gateway territory of the wrestling business. Jerry also
talked about his role in the WWF, his working with Jim Ross, and why
and how he worked with the WWF after all of the competition they had
during the 80s. Lawler and his Memphis promotion survived longer
than any other territory and youll learn why right here on this
RF Video shoot interview. Features classic matches as well. .
HONKY
TONK MAN SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
is one of the most controversial shoot interviews in RF Video history.
Wayne Ferris, best known as The Honky Tonk Man, came to the RF Video
offices and unleashed his honest opinions about everything hes
been through in the wrestling business. Here is what the outspoken and
brutally honest greatest intercontinental champion of all time talked
about:
-On
and off relationship with Jerry Lawler, who he is related to.
-Early days of Memphis when he was in the Blonde Bombers.
-Stories on Bill Dundee and Jimmy Valiant.
-Touring in Puerto Rico and the riots there.
-Going to WWF.
-How the Honky Tonk Man gimmick was born.
-The surprising decision to give him the IC title and how the locker
room reacted.
-Feuds with Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat.
-He holds nothing back when he talks about Vince McMahon.
-His open and honest views of the wrestling industry back then.
-Why he left the business.
-All the problems he had with the WWF front office.
-Going to WCW and the problems he had there.
-He talks freely about the wrestling industry and what he thinks of
the talent out there.
-Thoughts on todays WWF and WCW.
-Opinion on ECW and wrestlers working without getting paid.
-How wrestlers get taken advantage of and still stay in the business.
-Many more outspoken opinions and honest stories!!!
**please note, the quality for some of the matches on this video is
not good however the interview is perfect..
KID
KASH SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
was not conducted by RF Video. Kid Kash tells his entire story here.
He talks about living in a homeless shelter, breaking two legs in the
WWF, his side of what happened in ECW and much, much more. Kash started
his career training with Ricky Morton down South. Hear what it was like
to train and travel with the RocknRoll Express members.
How did the veterans treat him and what did he learn from them? Hear
about all the promotions he worked for including many stories about
ECW. If you are a Kid Kash fan you will get all the details on his life
and career right here. This is the most complete and best shoot interview
Kid Kash has ever done..
STEVE
CORINO SHOOT INTERVIEW
In
all of the shoots we have ever done this is the funniest. Well, you
have been warned. Steve Corino is the future of this business. He is
one of the best talkers in the business. In this shoot he talks about
how he got started in the business. He talks about all the different
Indy promotions that he has worked for like the NWA. He talks about
his trips to Puerto Rico and Memphis. You will hear what Jim Ross said
to him at the WWF dojo and how he was horrible during promos. I swear
Jim Ross told him that. He will tell you how the WWF wanted him to do
the XPAC gimmick. Then I don't know what went wrong but Steve talks
about working for New Japan and All Japan. He talks about being Jushin
Liger's tag partner. Steve swears in this interview that he was in the
NWA as the yellow dog. He also talks about wrestling in the Omni. There
are a ton of great funny stories that Steve Corino swears by that he
was involved in. You be the judge of what is the truth and what is a
bunch of hog wash. I must say this is very entertaining. He talks about
how he got into ECW and what he thinks of Paul Heyman and Jim Cornette.
He talks about his NWA vs ECW feud. He also swears that Brusier Brody
was scared of him. Steve Corino fans will love this tape as Steve is
at his best. Also on this are a ton of Steve Corino matches from the
Indy's and ECW!!!!!! Hours of classic stories by the future of this
business, Steve Corino..
STEVE
CORINO SHOOT INTERVIEW 2
This
is one of the most outspoken and funniest shoot interviews in RF Video
history. Unlike Corinos first shoot, which was a parody of a shoot
interview, this one sees Corino tell the truth and be completely open
about his entire career. He reveals all the behind the scenes details
of his stay in ECW including his relationship with Paul Heyman. Youll
laugh, youll learn something and youll be entertained with
this shoot.
-How
he got started.
-Corino tells who taught him the most early in his career.
-Working Billy Kidman in ECWA.
-What working for Jim Ketner and ECWA was like.
-Driving with Jeff Jarrett and Tom Prichard when he first started.
-Teaming with Simon Diamond and being managed by Dawn Marie on the indy
scene.
-All the details of working dark matches in WWF in 1996.
-Being in WWF when ECW did the first invasion angle in the mid-nineties.
-How did he become the fan that Crush beat up in WWF?
-Corino talks about how Vince McMahon treated him.
-Who was cool to him in WWF and who wasnt?
-All the details on going to Memphis and working in USWA.
-What was it like working with PG-13 and Dutch Mantel as booker.
-Going to OMEGA & Puerto Rico.
-What was it like to work Val Venis in Puerto Rico.
-The scoop on working for NWA when Tod Gordon did the ECW invasion angle.
-Corino takes you inside the Funkin Dojo in 1998 where he trained
with Kurt Angle, Test, Shawn Stasiak, Steve Williams, Chris Daniels
and Crowbar under Dory Funk.
-Did he think the Funkin Dojo would land him a WWF contract?
-How did he feel when he didnt get one?
-Corino gives all the details of his ECW run including his first impressions
of the locker room and who got him in.
-Memories of his early matches against Tommy Dreamer on house shows.
-What was Taz like to work with?
-How did other ECW veterans like Sabu treat him?
-Corino holds nothing back when he talks about his relationship with
Paul Heyman and why the relationship went sour.
-Thoughts on working with Tajiri, Rhino and Jack Victory.
-The scoop on the backstage heat he had with Lance Storm.
-All the details on working with Fred Durst when he crashed the Limp
Bizkit concert.
-Corino gives all the info on working with Dusty Rhodes.
-What was it like to work with Rob Van Dam, Jerry Lynn and Justin Credible?
-Did bleeding so much eventually hurt his career?
-All the info on being the world title and working against The Sandman.
-You wont believe how the match where he won the belt almost got
messed up.
-Where would The New Impact Players gimmick have gone if ECW stayed
in business?
-Memories of life on the road with ECW.
-His reaction to when Dave Meltzer published how much he was making
in The Observer.
-Are there still bad feelings between him and Paul Heyman?
-Why is he listed as being owed no money on ECWs bankruptcy creditors
report?
-All the details on going to Japan for Zero-One.
-The inside info on being NWA champion and working for the NWA.
-Corino talks about present day life on the indy scene including going
to England and Puerto Rico.
-He gives the scoop on what happened between him and Buff Bagwell at
the MECW show.
-Lots of info on running his own promotion, the PWF.
-Why did he sell PWF?
-Working for Dusty Rhodes in TCW.
-lots more!!!
-Plus some of Corinos best matches. .
EDDY
GUERRERO SHOOT INTERVIEW
Eddy
Guerrero visited the RF Video offices and became an open book as he
discussed his entire career in the ring and troubles outside the ring.
Latino Heat shot straight from the heart in this moving
and honest shoot interview. He is a man that has been through it all
in and out of the ring and he shoots on everything here.
-Lots
of talk about the Guerrero family and how he got started in the business
with them.
-Did anyone resent the break he got because of his family?
-Going to college and training.
-His EMLL debut in 1987.
-Winning the trios talent with Chavo and Mando.
-The Mascara Magica gimmick.
-Why did he jump from EMLL to AAA?
-Going to New Japan.
-His first impressions of New Japan.
-Memories of being in the Super Junior Tournament and Super J Cup.
-Lots of info on the late, great Art Barr.
-Eddy gets real emotional when talking in depth about Barr.
-Thoughts on how hated his team with Barr became.
-Did he like being a babyface or heel in Mexico better?
-Details on the When Worlds Collide PPV.
-How close were he and Barr to signing with ECW?
-Who came up with the Black Tiger gimmick and what does he think about
it?
-Eddy talks about Jushin Liger.
-Teaming with Great Sasuke.
-Memories of his stay in ECW including his matches with Too Cold Scorpio
and Dean Malenko.
-He gives his thoughts on Paul Heyman.
-Guerrero gives the scoop on jumping from ECW to WCW.
-Memories of his matches vs. Ric Flair, DDP, X-Pac and Chris Jericho
in WCW.
-His heel turn in 1997.
-How did he help Chavo Guerrero Jr. get into WCW?
-What does he think of being labeled a cruiserweight?
-What did he think of the hair vs. mask match with Rey Misterio Jr?
-The inside word on the promo he cut where he said Eric Bischoff was
holding him back.
-What was the WCW locker room like with guys like Hulk Hogan, Kevin
Nash and Scott Hall.
-What did he think of the LWO gimmick and why they did it.
-Eddy tells what happened when he got in a car crash on New Years Eve
in 1998.
-How tough was it to comeback from the injuries that happened in the
car crash?
-Thoughts on teaming with Konnan, Billy Kidman and Rey Jr. as the Filthy
Animals.
-What led him, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn to leave
WCW.
-All the details on how they approached management and left.
-His thoughts on Kevin Sullivan as booker.
-Eddy reveals how close they were to going back to ECW.
-The first contact with WWF.
-All the details on going to WWF and their first appearance.
-All the details on being in the Radicals.
-What is it like to work Wrestlemania?
-The scoop on working with Chyna.
-Did he like the Latino Heat and Mamacita gimmick?
-Memories of matches vs. HHH, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit.
-Where was his angle with The Hardy Boyz and Lita going?
-Thoughts on Jim Ross and Vince McMahon.
-Eddy talks about going to rehab, getting the DUI charge and being let
go by WWF.
-His first indy match vs. Low Ki.
-His future.
-Much more. .
CHRIS
CANDIDO SHOOT INTERVIEW
No
Gimmicks Needed" Chris first talks about how he became perhaps
the youngest person ever to enter the wrestling ring. He discusses his
early days working in the New Jersey indy scene and his influences.
He tells how he met Tammy (Sunny) and what their relationship has been
like through the years. He gives his thoughts and stories on all the
companies he has worked for including Smoky Mountain, WWF, WCW, ECW,
All Japan, XPW, FMW, NWA and others. What did Candido think about the
Bodydonna gimmick in the WWF? Chris gives his honest opinion about all
the top names he has encountered including Jim Cornette, Paul E. Dangerously,
Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sabu, Taz, Rock-n-Roll
Express, Shane Douglas, Brian Hildebrand (Mark Curtis), Balls Mahoney,
Tom Pritchard, Brian Pillman, Terry Funk, Brian Lee, Eddie Gilbert,
Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Louie Spiccoli, Davey Boy Smith, Owen Hart,
Dennis Coralluzzo, Lance Storm and so many, many more. He then discusses
drug use in the business, including steroids and how it's affected his
life. Chris opens up and gives you his true thoughts and views on the
wrestling business. This interview was not conducted by RF Video..
BOBBY
HEENAN SHOOT INTERVIEW
Bobby
"The Brain" Heenan visited the RF Video offices to give perhaps
the most well-rounded shoot interview in RF Video history. Not only
is this one of the funniest shoots you'll ever see, but it is extremely
honest and informative. We all know Heenan's accomplishments from his
early days in the AWA to being the top manager during the 80s in WWF
to being a WCW announcer. Heenan gives all the dirt and his honest opinions
of everything right here. This is "The Brain" in rare form
in what is sure to go down as one of the best shoot interviews in RF
Video history. Here are just a few of the things Heenan talked about:
-How
he got started in the business.
-Why and how he became a manager.
-All the details on how he pioneered the managerial role.
-Early Midwest territory including Indianapolis.
-How he developed his interview skills.
-Talks about legends like Bruiser, Crusher, Harley Race, Verne Gagne,
The Original Sheik and others.
-What was it like to work for Gagne?
-The success of the AWA.
-Heenan takes you to other promotions like Texas, Florida, & Memphis.
-What was Hulk Hogan like in the AWA?
-Why did he leave NWA and how did Hogan help him get his job in WWF?
-What was Vince McMahon like?
-All the details of his WWF stint including managing John Studd, King
Kong Bundy, Hercules and Paul Orndorff.
-Why he didn't like to manage The Missing Link.
-Heenan takes you inside the Hogan vs. Andre Wrestlemania 3 match including
how they got Andre to agree to lose.
-All the details on hosting Prime Time with Gorilla Monsoon.
-His close relationship with Hogan.
-The heat with Terry Taylor and the failure of the Red Rooster gimmick.
-The story of Atsushi Onita breaking his neck.
-Being phased down as a manager.
-Being brought back as Ric Flair's manager.
-Why did he leave WWF?
-Going to WCW with Hogan.
-Why didn't he manage in WCW?
-How did WCW hold him back?
-Why did they hold him back?
-Heenan explains why he didn't care in WCW and why his performance wasn't
that good.
-The failure of WCW.
-His return to WWF at Wrestlemania 17.
-His future.
-Lots of one-liner jokes.
-Heenan talks about a lot more and you'll see classic footage..
MISSY HYATT & TAMMY SYTCH SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
one has to be seen to be believed. RF Video traveled to Missy Hyatts
New York apartment for the raunchiest shoot interview in RF Video history.
Your jaw will drop as Missy and Tammy tell all. You are actually getting
three shoot interviews in one on this tape. First, Missy talks and holds
nothing back especially when it comes to her sexual experiences. Then,
Tammy Sytch does her first ever shoot and honestly answers the questions
you always wanted to ask her. Finally, Missy and Tammy sit together
on a sofa and shoot. You wont believe the things these two vixxxens
have to say!!! Here is what Missy talked about:
-The
wrestlingvixxxens.com website where she and Tammy pose nude.
-Missy reveals all the details on her relationships with various wrestlers.
-Who is good in bed? Who is not? Missy isnt afraid to tell.
-Who was the first person she was with in the business?
-Hear her honest words about Eric Bischoff. You wont believe this!!!
-Talks about all her exs like John Tatum, Eddie Gilbert and Jason
Hervey.
-What are her thoughts on Jim Ross?
-The details of her 2001 ECW PPV appearance.
-Too much controversial sex talk to type here!!!
Here
is what Tammy Sytch talked about:
-She starts talking about being Chris Candidos girlfriend when
he got his start in the business.
-Hear about how she spent her college fund to support Chris while he
was in Memphis.
-How did Eddie Gilbert help her in Memphis?
-Her start as a one time only appearance in ECW before she went to SMW.
-All the details of Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
-How did she handle college when in SMW?
-Learn how Jim Cornette helped her.
-Hear about how other girls were jealous of her in SMW.
-Youll get the scoop on when she went to WWF with Candido.
-Her start in WWF as Tamara Murphy.
-Next is the Bodydonna gimmick as she became Sunny.
-How did her marriage with Candido get affected when she became a bigger
star than Chris?
-You will get the inside scoop on her rivalry with Sable.
-Why did she hate Sable after their first meeting?
-What was her relationship with The Clique of HHH, Shawn Michaels, Kevin
Nash, Scott Hall and X-Pac?
-How did she become The Clique Chick and how did this affect things
with Candido.
-Stories about The Clique.
-Tammy opens up about her prescription drug use.
-Get the scoop on her career in ECW and her behind the scenes responsibilities.
-ECWs downfall.
-Did her prescription drug use get worse?
-You have to hear the stories on practical jokes to believe them.
-Tammy discusses her future and health.
Here
is what Missy and Tammy talked about together:
-Why was Missy first jealous of Tammy?
-How they met and became friends.
-Their opinions on other women in the business.
-Lots of girl talk.
-Hey, they are hugging each other on the sofa, what more do you want
TULLY
BLANCHARD SHOOT INTERVIEW
Tully
Blanchard Shoot Interview.4 hrs. This is definetly RF Videos most
open and honest interview about the world of professional wrestling.
From former original member of the 4 Horsemen to a current day man of
God, this real life minister of the ring has had a unique, exciting,
and unbelievable career within the squared circle. Tully goes back to
yesterday about the days when he was the man in charge of Southwest
Wrestling, to stories about the Von Erichs in Texas, Bill Watts
in the Mid-South and others. Hear about the true demise of his tag team
partner Gino Hernandez and what he believes was the real cause of his
death. Tully also goes back to his early days in the NWA, to the creation
of the 4 Horsemen. Hear tons more stories about Flair, Dusty and the
rest of the legends from the World-Wide era. Hear about the reasons
why he left the NWA for the WWF and the reasons Vince let him go as
well. Tully also dives into the darkside of the business with stories
of his drug use, which led into his eventual change to the person he
is today. Tully has a message for all, and whether you agree or not,
you must respect his message because he has seen, done, and overcome
all in the ring and out..
TAZZ
PT1 AND PT 2 SHOOT INTERVIEW
Since
we have been doing the Shoot Interviews,Taz has become one of our most
requested one. Taz did not disappoint. Taz has been a mainstay of ECW
since virtually the beginning of the promotion. Taz has been there through
the ups & downs & has seen a lot of people come & go. Taz
has always been very opinionated & is very much the same during
this interview. Taz invited us into his very private Dojo. Some of the
topics of discussion are the following:His in & out of the ring
rivalry with Sabu,Erin OGrady,personal conflicts with Bam Bam
Bigelow before Living Dangerously, his shooting background,his meeting
with Eric Bischoff,Perry Saturns leaving & the similarities
between his & Perrys gimmicks,his fight with Green Day,conflicts
with 911,working for SMW & Jim Cornette,Kevin Sullivan,his brief
USWA stay,Stevie Richards imitation of Taz on Nitro, Sandman
calling him a cancer & a ton more. As usual with Shoots,tons of
wrestling footage is inserted. This video is a must for Taz,ECW,&
wrestling fans alike. Get inside the head of one of the most misunderstood
wrestlers in the industry. Almost 8 hours of TAZ..
TERRY
TAYLOR SHOOT INTERVIEW
Taylor
has been through it all not only as on air talent, but behind closed
doors inside the WWF and WCW offices. Taylor takes you into the WWF
and WCW offices and reveals inside information and stories. Hear about
how he went from being touted as a future superstar to the Red Rooster
gimmick. From Vince McMahon to the Von Erichs, youll hear all
about it in this shoot.
-
His start in the business.
- Covers Memphis in the early 80s.
- Did he like being a good guy?
- What were Lawler, Jarrett, Gilbert and the rest of the Memphis crew
like towards him?
- Details on his transition to Mid-South.
- Stories on Steve Williams, Ted Dibiase, Bill Watts, and others.
- His violent feud vs. The Sheepherders.
- Info on his feud vs. The Freebirds.
- Taylor talks about when he turned heel on Chris Adams.
- Going to World Class.
- What were the Von Erichs like?
- All the details on going to WWF.
- How did Vince McMahon treat him.
- Why was he given the Red Rooster gimmick?
- What did he think about being the Red Rooster?
- Lombardi studio angle.
- Why did he leave WWF?
- Taylor covers his WCW tenure.
- Learn about his role in the York Foundation.
- Reason why he left as a performer.
- Hear about his role in the WCW front office.
- What problems did he have in WCW?
- Taylor takes you with him to the WWF front office.
- Details on WWFs problems.
- His future.
- How political was WCW?
- Lots more and some of his greatest matches!!! .
BUFF
BAGWELL SHOOT INTERVIEW
He's
buff, he's the stuff and he's one of the most controversial figures
in wrestling today. Bagwell recently sat down with RF Video to give
his side of the story on the issues that have plagued him in recent
years. Are they true? What is Buff really like? Find out here as Bagwell
discusses his entire career including his recent WWF stint.
-
Covers his start in the wrestling business.
- How did Missy Hyatt help him?
- His start in GWF.
- Who trained him?
- Thoughts on Cactus Jack, Raven and others in Global.
- Details on other independent groups he worked for.
- How did he get into WCW?
- Bagwell reveals what WCW vets helped him.
- Talks about his push at a young age.
- Thoughts on teaming with Too Cold Scorpio.
- Thoughts on Brian Pillman & Steve Austin.
- What was Ric Flair like to him?
- How did WCW change when Hulk Hogan came in?
- Beginning of Nitro and the NWO.
- Buff talks about what the locker room was like during all this.
- Injury to his neck.
- The details on turning heel with Scott Steiner and feuding with Rick
Steiner.
- How hard was it to recover?
- Thoughts on Eric Bischoff & Vince Russo.
- What were the final days of WCW like?
- All the details on going to WWF.
- Hear his views about his infamous Raw match vs. Booker T.
- What happened in his fight vs. Shane Helms?
- Buff talks about the involvement of his mother.
- Going to MECW.
- Getting let go by WWF.
- Bagwell talks about drugs.
- Was Scott Steiner jealous of him?
- His backstage fight vs. DDP.
- His bad rep with Lex Luger.
- Details on all his political problems.
- Much more plus some Buff matches.
RICKY
STEAMBOAT SHOOT INTERVIEW
Do
we really need to give this shoot interview a write up? RF Video conducted
this interview with one of the greatest workers in the history of wrestling.
Ricky The Dragon Steamboat covers his entire career from
the 1970s until his injury. Hear the inside stories about some of the
best bouts to ever grace the squared circle!!! From early territories
to Wrestlemania to WCW, Steamboat reveals it all right here!!!
-
Start in the business.
- Early Mid-Atlantic what Ric Flair was like there.
- Flairs plane crash.
- Thoughts on Roddy Piper, Greg Valentine, Harley Race and other stars
and feuds from the 70s.
- Flairs run with the U.S. Title in the late 70s.
- Talks about various territories.
- His tag team with Jay Youngblood.
- What it was like in early 80s All Japan.
- Feud against Tully Blanchard.
- Why did he leave Mid-Atlantic when Dusty Rhodes arrived?
- His first stay in WWF.
- His legendary feud against Don Muraco & Mr. Fuji.
- The infamous hanging angle.
- How tough was the schedule in WWF?
- Who helped him develop his style?
- Feud against Randy Savage.
- The details of the famous bell angle.
- Hear about the classic Wrestlemania 3 match vs. Savage.
- Was Honky Tonk Man tough to work with?
- Steamboat tells why he left and went back to WWF.
- Were there problems with Vince McMahon?
- Return to the NWA in 1989.
- Details of his classic matches vs. Flair in 89.
- Feud with Lex Luger.
- Why did he abruptly leave NWA in 89?
- Steamboat takes you back to WWF.
- Did he like the fire-blowing gimmick?
- Why was he never a heel?
- Why did he never have a match against Hulk Hogan?
- Steamboat talks about his injuries.
- Will he ever return to the ring?
- Details on his teams with Dustin Rhodes & Shane Douglas.
- Much more plus classic matches!!! .
BARRY
WINDHAM SHOOT INTERVIEW
RF
Video traveled to Dusty Rhodes school in Marietta, Georgia to
talk with the man who has been through it all from the first Wrestlemania
to the Four Horsemen to Japan to the WWF as Bradshaws partner.
Here is a look at what Windham talked about:
-Being
a second-generation wrestler.
-Start of career with a lot of talk about Florida.
-Near fatal car accident.
-How his dad took him to Mid-Atlantic.
-Talks about Mid-Atlantic and Dusty Rhodes.
-Did his thin build hurt him?
-How he got his WWF job.
-Lots about his tag team with Mike Rotundo.
-All about winning the WWF belts.
-Their feud against Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine.
-Windham reveals how Rotundo broke down during their run in WWF.
-Why did Barry leave WWF? How did he take it?
-Going to Florida.
-His classic feud against Ric Flair.
-Feud against Kevin Sullivan.
-What was it like to work with a young Lex Luger and Great Muta?
-Wrestling with his father and brother.
-His relationship with Magnum T.A. and how he took Magnums career
ending car wreck.
-Hear about when he moved on to NWA.
-All the details on his second feud against Flair.
-What it was like to work with the Four Horsemen?
-Get the scoop on when he turned on Luger and joined the Horsemen.
-He talks about being a heel and feuding with Dusty.
-He answers why he left the NWA.
-Going to WWF as the Widowmaker.
-Why did he leave WWF and go to WCW?
-Talks about his injuries.
-Going to WWF as the Blackjacks with Bradshaw.
-You wont believe the story about when he was shot and how he
got the bullet out of his body!!!
-Current status in TCW and All Japan. -More plus some of Barrys
best matches!!!.
REY
MYSTERIO JR SHOOT INTERVIEW
RF
Video traveled all the way to Rey Misterio Jr.s house outside
San Diego for a shoot interview with the most innovative high flyer
in the history of professional wrestling. Hear how Rey got his start
in the professional wrestling business in Tijuana and you wont
believe how young he really was. He talks about being trained by his
uncle Rey Misterio Sr. and great stories about classic Tijuana wrestling.
Rey talks about how he got hooked up with Konnan and the beginnings
of AAA Mexico with Antonio Pena. Find out how Rey developed his unique
lucha libre high-flying style, and the other wrestlers he learned from
and grew up with in AAA including Psicosis, Juventud Guerrera and others.
Hear about Rey venturing to ECW and Japan and the great stories he experienced
that opened his thinkings towards the wrestling business. Rey then talks
about going to WCW and how hard it was to be there with his small stature,
unique wrestling style, plus being a foreigner. Was he accepted by the
others and did he enjoy being in WCW? Find out all from this underdog
in the business who became a superstar in Mexico, Japan, and the United
States. Great Lucha Libre wrestling footage is included as well!.
JIM
CORNETTE SHOOT INTERVIEW 94
BRUTUS
BEEFCAKE SHOOT INTERVIEW
This
interview was also conducted at the RF Video offices during the Fall
of 2000. Brutus talks about how he got started in the wrestling business
in the Tampa area along with his childhood friend Hulk Hogan. Hear first
hand stories about Hogan in his early days in the business. Relive the
moments when Brutus traveled to Pensacola where Hogan and himself became
mainstays as they developed their wrestling skills. Brutus goes back
in time to talk about the other territories he worked before the WWF.
Find out how Brutus then got his job with the WWF and how the Brutus
Beefcake character developed. Relive stories about the unbelievable
road schedule that the WWF wrestlers had to endure plus Brutus tagging
up with Greg Valentine to form the Dream Team. Hear all the stories
about their WWF tag team victories and their legendary feud with the
British Bulldogs. Find out also about the transformation of the Beefcake
character to Brutus the Barber. Did he like the new character and how
was his relationship with Vince McMahon? Also find out exactly what
happened with his departure from the WWF and his new role as Hulk Hogans
ally in WCW. Hear great stories about life in WCW and exactly how different
it was compared to the WWF. Find out about his relationship with Eric
Bischoff and did he enjoy his new role in the N.W.O. Also find out exactly
what the Barber is up to these days. Features classic matches as well.
.
ON
THE ROAD WITH TARIJI AND SUPER CRAZY
Ever
wonder what life is like on the road with wrestlers and a wrestling
promotion? RF Video spent two years traveling up and down the ECW circuit
with Yoshihiro Tajiri and Super Crazy. On our last weekend together
for Dusty Rhodes TCW, RF Video decided to capture what its like
to be on the road. Youll see Tajiri, Crazy as well as Rob Feinstein
and Doug Gentry from RF Video as they eat, go to the hotels, visit the
rest stops and go through the airport. You wont believe the funny
antics and crazy jokes these four pull. Tom Green has nothing on Rob
Feinstein. This is how wrestlers really travel. This tape captures a
lot of unique footage of Tajiri and Crazy out of the ring and in real
life. Also includes rare matches featuring Tajiri and Crazy from TCW,
CZW and ECW. This is as up close and personal as you can get!!! .
MINI
SHOOT INTERVIEW W/ VINCE MCMAHON
POWDY
PIPER BLACKBALLED VOL 1
In
this video you will witness a side of Roddy Piper like you have never
seen before. Roddy Piper brings you into his home and talks about several
subject matters. One of his biggest concerns is taking care of his fellow
wrestlers. He talks about how several wrestling promoters who blackballed
him when he was younger for trying to start a union. One of the rare
things about this video is a secret meeting between Sgt Slaughter, Lord
Alferd Hayes and Roddy Piper in a hotel room, which was videotaped.
In this meeting Piper talks with Alfred Hayes about the famous angle
they did on the TNT show where Piper slaps Alfred in the face. You wont
believe what Alfred told Piper to do. They also discuss how Alfred used
to chase Piper around in the locker room as a rib with his private parts
and how Piper refused to go into the showers. Piper also discusses his
plan to donate money to Cauliflower Alley club and talks about the importance
of guys like The Rock and Steve Austin donating money as they might
think that they are on top of the world right now but they will end
up like the Rowdy one. Piper also serves as a narrator on this video
as he brings you into his house and hosts the different segments. There
is also exclusive rare footage of Piper getting an award and giving
his speech at the Cauliflower Ally meeting with Bobby Heenan. His speech
was incredible. Also on this rare video there are exclusive interviews
with Bobby Heenan and Playboy Buddy Rose talking about their memories
of Piper in and out of the ring. If you are a Roddy Piper fan this video
is a must as its his own version of a shoot interview. You will
never see Roddy out of character like this video.
ROAD
DOGG SHOOT INTERVIEW
Brian
Armstrong, also known as Jesse James Armstrong and Road Dogg, sat down
with RF Video for an open and honest shoot interview with lots of great
stories. Armstrong isnt afraid to tell the truth of his controversial
career and past. He has worked everywhere from the smallest territories
to being a top star on the national stage. Armstrong is a great story
teller in this one as he covers all aspects of the wrestling business.
You wont believe what you are hearing when Armstrong unleashes
his true thoughts on some of the biggest names in the WWF. Here is what
Armstrong discussed:
-His
start in the business.
-Coming from a wrestling family.
-His father Bob and his brothers Scott, Brad & Steve.
-What was it like growing up the son of a top star?
-Joining the military and being sent to Desert Storm.
-Why did he decide to become a wrestler?
-Armstrong gives the scoop on working for Eric Bischoff and WCW.
-Discusses working for Jim Cornette in SMW.
-The plan to jump from WCW to WWF with Nick Patrick.
-Becoming The Roadie in WWF and working with Jeff Jarrett.
-Thoughts on Vince McMahon, Bret Hart, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Scott
Hall and the other top WWF stars.
-Does he regret walking out of WWF with Jarrett?
-Working in Memphis for USWA.
-He gives his feelings on Jarrett going to WCW.
-The scoop on his return to WWF.
-What does he think of the Double J gimmick?
-Details on the ECW wrestlers working at RAW.
-The complete story on forming The New Age Outlaws with Billy Gunn.
-What problems did they have working against The Road Warriors?
-The matches they had vs. Terry Funk & Cactus Jack.
-All the info on forming DX.
-Armstrong talks about all the top WWF stars like Chyna, Steve Austin,
The Rock and Kane.
-What did he think of DX and The New Age Outlaws breaking up?
-Does he think Billy Gunn is overrated?
-Armstrong brings you inside the WWF locker room the night Owen Hart
died and how he got through his match that night.
-He talks about going single in WWF and why he feared it.
-What does he think about the hardcore division?
-Altercations with Sable and Chyna.
-Reunions of DX and The New Age Outlaws.
-Why does he dislike Jim Ross?
-What problems does he have with Steve Austin and Vince McMahon?
-The complete story on his drug problems and being let go by WWF.
-All the other controversy that surrounds him like missed dates.
-Lots more and matches!!! .
RICK
STEINER SHOOT INTERVIEW
The
Dogface Gremlin Rick Steiner visited the RF Video offices to talk
about his entire career. Steiner has been through it all from early
territories like UWF to the big two with NWA/WCW and WWE to being a
major star in Japan and he holds nothing back talking about it all here.
From his brother to his true feelings on Ric Flair, Steiner isnt
afraid to speak his mind. Here is what Steiner talked about:
-His
collegiate career.
-His relationship with his brother growing up.
-Training with Eddie Sharky.
-His early days in AWA.
-Thoughts on Vern Gagne.
-Going to work for Bill Watts.
-Steiner talks a lot about the controversial Watts?
-UWFs travel schedule.
-How did the UWF crew treat him as a newcomer?
-Who helped him?
-Memories of Buzz Sawyer in and out of the ring.
-His early matches vs. Steve Williams and Jim Duggan.
-Thoughts on Eddie Gilbert.
-First impressions of Sting & Jim Hellwig.
-Teaming with Sting.
-What did they learn together?
-Rick talks about his favorite and least favorite guys to work in UWF.
-Steiner talks about when he and Steve Williams helped save people in
a car accident.
-He talks about The Freebirds.
-When did he realize UWF was in financial trouble?
-Details on when UWF was sold to Jim Crockett.
-What was the first show like with Dusty Rhodes as booker.
-Is it true some guys almost walked out?
-Was he surprised there wasnt an invasion angle?
-How did the NWA guys treat the UWF guys?
-Were there any problems between the two groups?
-Memories of his first Starcade in 1987.
-Where did the idea with The Varsity Club come from?
-Teaming with Kevin Sullivan and Rick Steiner.
-Rick compares Watts and Rhodes as bookers.
-Did he like the idea to turn babyface.
-His thoughts on Ric Flair.
-Changes in the company when Ted Turner bought it.
-Was he ever offered a deal by Vince McMahon in the 80s.
-Thoughts on Jim Herd.
-How close was he to Scott when Scott was in USWA.
-Memories of some of the top guys like Terry Funk, El Gigante, Tom Zenk,
Brian Pillman, Sid Vicious and Paul Heyman.
-Thoughts on Halloween Havoc match vs. Nasty Boys.
-Who he enjoyed and didnt enjoy working with in NWA/WCW.
-All the details on teaming with Scott.
-How did things change when Ric Flair went to WWE?
-Working Sting and Lex Luger.
-First Japan tours.
-Working WCW and Japan at the same time.
-Did Sting change with success?
-Teaming with Bill Kazmier.
-Ole Anderson as booker.
-Memories of program with Doom and Woman.
-Working Steve Williams and Terry Gordy.
-Memories on Chamber Of Horrors match and working Abdullah The Butcher.
-Matches vs. Hase, Muto, Sasaki, Bam Bam Bigelow and Vader in Japan.
-Rick talks about his matches vs. Cactus Jack.
-Steiner reveals the infamous practical jokes he used to pull.
-Being managed by Missy Hyatt.
-Thoughts on when Bill Watts booked WCW.
-Did he think Steve Austin would be a success when he first came into
WCW?
-Were there ever any plans for him to feud with Scott?
-Rick gives all the details of jumping to WWE.
-How did WCW management react?
-First impressions of Vince McMahon.
-Rick compares the WWE and WCW locker rooms.
-What was Hulk Hogan like?
-Rick talks about the top WWE stars like Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.
-Going to SMW.
-Road stories from WWE.
-What was the partying scene like in WWE?
-Being in WWE during the trial.
-Why they left WWE.
-Going to Japan and ECW.
-Thoughts on the first ever tag team three-way dance in ECW.
-Lots of stuff on ECW.
-Returning to WCW.
-Thoughts on Eric Bischoff.
-Did he think WCW could compete with WWE?
-The WCW tag team scene and working Harlem Heat.
-Steiner talks about all the big names in WWE like Hogan, Kevin Sullivan,
Paul Wight, Chris Benoit, Goldberg, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.
-Being managed by Ted Dibiase.
-The rise of the NOW.
-Injuring Buff Bagwell and the angle with his mother.
-Eric Bischoffs loss of power and the arrival of Vince Russo.
-What was the locker room like at this time?
-What is his reaction to being called lazy in the ring?
-Thoughts on when WWE bought WCW.
-Why did he work so stiff with Konnan on the last Nitro?
-Steiner talks about the downfall of WCW.
-Working Japan again and XWF.
-Lots more plus classic matches!!! .
COWBOY
BOB ORTON SHOOT INTERVIEW
Cowboy
Bob Orton visited the RF Video offices and opened up about his entire
career. From growing up the son of a wrestler to being one of WWF's
top stars during the wrestling boom to working everywhere from AWA to
Alabama to NWA to Japan to WCW to watching his own son become a wrestler,
Orton has been through it all. He discusses everything right here in
this open and honest shoot. Orton is a true veteran of the ring wars
and he tells what its like in the ring and behind the scenes on this
RF Video release. Here is what Orton talks about:
-Growing
up with his dad as a wrestler.
-Did his father encourage him to enter the business?
-His training.
-Was his path into the business similar to his son Randy.
-His initial feelings upon entering the business.
-Early work in Alabama.
-Orton shares some road stories and talks about the personalities in
the territory.
-Protecting kayfabe in the old days.
-How close was he to his father?
-Jumping from the Fullers to the Poffos.
-Why did everyone dislike the Fullers so much?
-Memories of Randy Savage back then.
-What was the war like between Poffo's group and Lawler's group.
-Orton talks about all the names back then like Ronnie Garvin, Buddy
Landell, Boris Malenko, Bill Watts, Ole Anderson, Paul Orndorff, Kerry
Von Erich, Bob Sweetan and more.
-Working for Joe Blanchard.
-The push Tully Blanchard got back then.
-Working for Antonio Inoki.
-Orton talks about more names like Greg Valentine, Briscos, Ricky Steamboat,
Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Weaver, Harley Race, Roddy Piper and more.
-How did he come up with the superplex?
-Getting hired by WWF.
-His thoughts on Vince McMahon.
-The feud vs. Jimmy Snuka and Tonga Kid.
-What was Andre The Giant like?
-Orton talks about many of the big WWF names of that era like Jake Roberts,
Junkyard Dog, British Bulldogs, Tito Santana, Don Muraco, Hillbilly
Jim, Adrian Adonis and more.
-Was he disappointed he didn't have a match on the first Wrestlemania?
-What was it like working Wrestlemania 3?
-Was there a lot of competition in the WWF locker room back then for
the top spots?
-Memories of his matches vs. Ricky Steamboat.
-Orton discusses leaving WWF.
-Going to Japan with Scott Hall and Dick Murdoch.
-His short run in AWA working for Vern Gagne.
-Working with Wahoo McDaniel.
-Thoughts on his short run in WCW.
-What were Terry Funk and Ric Flair like.
-How did the WCW locker room compare to the WWF locker room.
-His feud vs. Murdoch.
-What were the younger guys like Sting, Lex Luger and The Steiners like
towards the veterans?
-Working for Herb Abrams.
-Orton talks about WWN, AWF and the Heros Of Wrestling PPV.
-What advice does he give his son now?
-Orton talks a lot about his son Randy, who is under WWF contract.
-Does he have any regrets?
-Orton talks about himself as a worker and the modern era.
-What does he think of veterans trying to hang onto their spot?
-Orton discusses his problems with alcohol and pills plus drug use in
the business
-All this and much more including some classic Orton matches.
SHERRI
MARTEL SHOOT INTERVIEW
SMV
recently conducted it's latest shoot interview, this time with one of
the most well known female wrestlers/managers of all time...."Sensational"
Sherri Martel. She discusses her entire career from getting started
in Memphis, to training under The Fabulous Moolah, to going to Japan,
to the AWA, to WWF, to ECW, to WCW, to the indies, right up til today.
She has tons of stories and gives her thoughts on many people along
the way including the many men she's managed over the years including
Randy Savage, Ted Dibiase, Shawn Michaels, Buddy Rose, Doug Sommers,
Ric Flair, Shane Douglas & Harlem Heat. She also discusses Vince
McMahon, Verne Gagne, Eric Bischoff, Paul Heyman, Col. Parker, Dusty
Rhodes, Nick Bockwinkel, The Rockers, Curt Hennig, Scott Hall, Hulk
Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Nasty Boys, Brutus Beefcake, and just
so many, many more. She also discusses many other female wrestlers and
managers including Elizabeth, Chyna, Lita, Wendi Richter, Madusa, Debbie
Combs, Rockin Robin, Moolah, Missy Hyatt, Sapphire, Candi Devine, and
many others. This is like a trip down memory lane as Sherri has worked
just about everywhere during her career. Listen to the wrestling business
from a woman's point of view.
SEAN
WALTMAN SHOOT INTERVIEW
The
career of Sean Waltman has always been surrounded in controversy. Whether
he was making headlines by himself or with the group of people he associated
with, Waltman has been right in the middle of wrestling history. During
his original run in the WWE as the 1-2-3 Kid he became known as a member
of the very political behind the scenes group called the "Kliq"
with Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, & Shawn Michaels. While he was not
in WCW when Hulk Hogan, Hall, & Nash formed the NWO, Syxx was always
considered an original member. He returned to the WWE as X-Pac in Degeneration
X and joined the group that changed the censorship rules in sports entertainment
forever. This interview was conducted in the early morning hours on
October 20, 2002. The actual interview last over 3 hours. Here is a
list of some of the topics we discussed:
-Getting
into pro wrestling
-Training with The Malenkos
-Who came with with the name Lightning Kid
-Memories of his series of matches with Jerry Lynn
-Memories of his match against Sabu at NWA Grandslam
-Behind the scenes stories from Global
-Thoughts on Joe Pedicino
-How is was offered to work a tour for New Japan
-Working tryout matches for WWE & WCW
-Why he wasn't hired by WCW
-Thoughts on the 1-2-3 Kid name
-Memories of his matches with Razor Ramon (Scott Hall)
-How did his friendshlip with Hall, Nash, & Michaels start?
-Thoughts on being called "The Kliq"
-How much power did The Kliq really have
-How did the rest of the locker room react to them
-Thoughts on Bret Hart at the time & how did he change
-Thoughts on the Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels conflict
-Opinion on Shane Douglas
-What happened between Douglas & The Kliq
-Memories of wrestling against Shawn Michaels
-Thoughts on the comment that a lot of people say that Shawn Michaels
faked a lot of injuries when it came time to drop titles
-How did he end up in drug rehab?
-Thoughts on Hunter being puished for the Kliq Curtain Call at MSG and
who knew ahead of time that they were doing it
-Getting his release & going to WCW
-How did Hogan treat him when he same in
-What were Sting & Lex Luger like
-Thoughts on Vince doing the fake Razor & Diesel and Scott Hall's
phone call to the WWE
-Thoughts on wrestling Jericho, Rey Misterio Jr, Juventud Guerrera,
Dean Malenko, & others.
-Memories of wrestling Eddy Guerrero at Souled Out in the ladder match
what problems they had in that match
-Discusses having his neck broken and still wrestling
-Dealing with Scott Hall and his problems
-What type of backlash did the NWO receive for doing the skit immitating
the Four Horsemen
-What happened behind the scenes leading to the match in Charlotte with
Hall, Nash, & Syxx vs. Flair, Piper, & Kevin Greene
-His feelings towards Ric Flair
-Dressing room politics
-Problems between Hogan, Hall, & Nash
-His opinions on adding other guys to the NWO
-Thoughts on Jim Cornette's shoot comments about him on Raw
-What games were being played behind the scenes that led to him being
fired while sitting at home being injured
-His real feelings on getting fired
-Thoughts on the Hogan & Bischoff comment about "Syxx not cutting
the mustard"
-Memories of showing up on Raw and doing the angle to form DX
-What things from that night does he regret happened
-Did he think Road Dogg & Billy Gunn would fit in with the DX gimmick
-Memories of the DX skit where they showed up at the WCW show in Norfolk
and how close were they to getting in the building
-What happened off camera when DX went to CNN Center
-What happened when he found out he was wrestling Jeff Jarrett in a
hair match at SummerSlam
-Did past problems between The Kliq & Bret Hart have any influence
on matches at that time between Hunter & Owen Hart
-Memories of doing the skit where DX immitated The Nation and what was
The Rock's reaction
-His initial reaction when he found out he would be wrestling Shane
McMahon
-What did they do to prepare for the match
-What did all the agents tell him before the match took place
-What was the original finish & why did he agree to change it
-Thoughts on splitting up DX
-Did he think it was time and thoughts on eventually putting them back
together
-Memories of the night Owen Hart died
-Did he think the show should have continued & what he would have
done if hadn't already wrestled
-What did the wrestlers think about Vince giving himself the WWE Title
-Thoughts on being paired with Justin Credible & Albert as X-Factor
-What he thought went wrong & why they stopped pushing the group
-What happened in the locker room after the buyout with WWE and WCW
wrestlers
-Who had heat and why
-Full details on what happened between The Undertaker & Diamond
Dallas Page
-Initial thoughts when he heard Hogan, Hall, & Nash were returning
to reform the NWO
-Why he wasn't with the group
-What was Hogan's opinion on him being in the NWO
-Which person was reportedly working behind the scenes to prevent him
from being put back in the group
-What was going on behind the scenes with Steve Austin
-Put all the rumors to rest and actually reveals for the first time
ever WHO cut the hair of Michael Hayes
-What happened at Raw the next night
-What happened when he passed out at the airport before Raw in Philly
-Who was responsible for putting the match together that night and the
injury to Kevin Nash
-Thoughts on the NWO "tough love" storyline and the creative
team
-Why did Vince kill the NWO
-He responds to the stories about himself & Kevin Nash getting storylines
changed
-What happened the night that it was supposed to put Booker T over on
Raw and told them he was injured
-Why did he ask for his release
-All this and a lot more.
DON MURACO SHOOT INTERVIEW
RF
Video traveled all the way to Muracos home on Sunset Beach, Hawaii
to sit down with the Magnificent One. Don Muraco was one of the legendary
heels in professional wrestling and one of the top stars in the WWF
during the 80s. Hear all the stories about Vince & Hogan,
the beginnings of Wrestlemania and his legenadary feud with Jimmy
Snuka over the Intercontinental Title. Muraco also gives a first hand
account about the infamous Cage Match with Snuka and his take on the
incident between Snuka and his girlfriend. Besides all of the tremendous
WWF stories, hear about Muracos career in Hawaii, The Pacific
Northwest, Georgia, Mid-Atlantic and Japan. Muraco also talks about
all of his mentors in the business and how he developed his unique and
one of a kind interview style. Also hear about what happened when Harley
Race attacked him on an airplane, and all of the ribs from the master
Mr. Fuji. Muraco talks in depth about all of the old time stars in the
WWF from Backlund, Steamboat, Savage, Saito, Andre, Santana, Putski,
Pedro & a ton more. Great wrestling footage is included as well
as you can relive the career of a true legend in professional wrestling!.
RYAN
SHAMROCK/CAPT LOU ALBANO SHOOT INTERVIEW
Whats
better than one shoot? How about two on one tape!!! You will get shoot
interviews by both legendary manager Lou Albano and the beautiful Ryan
Shamrock on this tape. Hear the stories from an old-school manager and
from a new era diva. You will get two contrasting views on what life
is like cheering on the guys in the ring on this one.
Here
is what Albano discussed:
-Talks about the WWWF back in the day.
-What was managing like in the early days?
-Info on the other managers of the era like The Grand Wizard and Freddie
Blassie.
-What was Vince McMahon Sr. like to work for?
-His opinion on Vince McMahon Jr.
-Albano discusses the rise of WWF.
-How wrestling has changed.
-Does he like the current wrestling product?
-How the art of being a manager has changed over the years.
-Of course Albano gives the scoop on all the top stars like Hulk Hogan,
Jimmy Snuka, Bob Backlund, Roddy Piper and all the old school stars.
-Hear some war stories from back in the day.
-What happened when he got the Superfly splash?
-Ray Stevens-Jimmy Snuka feud
-Managing the British Bulldogs
-Tons of stories from the 70s
-Albano gives the details on all the top tag teams.
-How he would get fired at the WWF TV tapings and would get hired back
a week later
-Cyndi Lauper feud
-The first Wrestlemania
-If you are a WWWF fan, this is for you!
-Classic Albano footage.
Here
is what Ryan Shamrock talked about:
-How she got involved in WWF.
-Getting booked with Val Venis.
-How her deal was only for one show.
-Why she continued to work in WWF after that.
-How she met Ken Shamrock.
-Talks about being the character of Kens sister.
-How their personal relationship took off.
-Going into the wrestling business and not being a wrestling fan.
-Her opinion on WWFs product.
-How she didnt know how lucky she was to get the WWF job.
-How her opinion changed about WWF.
-She gives the scoop on how WWF treated women.
-Thoughts on the other divas like Sunny, Sable, etc
.
-Her opinion of Vince McMahon.
-How the other talent treated her and the rest of the divas.
-Who taught her the business and how to wrestle?
-What was that like?
-Why she left WWF.
-Going to WCW.
-How WCW compared to WWF.
-Training at the Power Plant with Madusa and the other girls.
-Why she didnt like training there.
-Leaving WCW.
-Her opinion of wrestling now.
-Life on the indies.
-Her relationship with Ken Shamrock.
-Opinion of his shootfighting career.
-Their future in wrestling
NOVA SHOOT INTERVIEW
The
Innovator Of Offense, Nova came to the RF Video offices for this shoot
interview. Nova is a very vocal guy who has no problem dishing the scoops
on his experiences in the wrestling business. From life on the indy
scene to being a fixture in ECW, Nova talks about it all. This is really
a great, inside look at ECW and what it was like to work in that company.
Here are few of the things Nova discusses:
-His
start in wrestling.
-The New Jersey indy wrestling scene.
-Where did the Super Nova character come from?
-Nova goes into his training.
-How did he get into ECW?
-Nova talks about Ravens role in getting him his ECW job.
-All the details on the BWO.
-How the Hollywood Nova character developed.
-What was it like to work with Steven Richards?
-How did Richards change?
-Why did the BWO fade out?
-Nova talks about the night Taz destroyed the BWO.
-His opinion of Paul Heyman.
-Teaming with Meanie.
-Opinion of Richards when he returned to ECW.
-The details on teaming with Chris Chetti.
-The evolution of the Nova character.
-Creating his innovative moves.
-How did he get into shape?
-Nova talks a lot about the change in his physical appearance.
-Nova gives the inside scoop on pulling some ribs.
-His relationship with his twin brother, who promotes.
-Why his brother never wrestles.
-He gives his opinion on many of the guys in ECW and what they were
like to work with including Tommy Dreamer, Justin Credible, Lance Storm,
Dudley Boys and many others.
-The rise and fall of ECW.
-Life after ECW.
-All this and much more including Novas matches.
-Check out the only meeting Nova vs. Eddy Guerrero from 2/22/02 in Toms
River, NJ.. .
ARN
ANDERSON SHOOT INTERVIEW
RF
Video traveled to Arn Andersons home to interview the man who
has done it all in this business. Arn is one of the most respected wrestlers
in and out of the ring. He has wrestled everywhere and almost everyone
and now he tells all about his entire career right here. Youll
hear all about the following:
-How
he started his career in regional territories.
-What it was like working for the Armstrongs.
-All the info about moving on to Crocketts NWA
-Forming the original Four Horsemen with Ole Anderson and Ric Flair.
-Learn how Tully Blanchard was added to the Horsemen.
-Lots of info about the Horsemen!!! This is a must for Horsemen fans.
-How and why he got the Anderson name and many stories about Ole.
-The details of winning the television title.
-Feuds against Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A.
-Magnums car accident.
-The Great American Bash series
-For you Nikita Koloff fans youll hear about when Nikita turned
babyface and Arns feud against him.
-The first Crockett Cup and Wargames.
-NWA/UWF merger and why it didnt work.
-Different Horsemen groups including when Luger left and Barry Windham
joined.
-Final days in the NWA and the feud he was supposed to have against
the Midnight Express.
-Get the details on the surprising way Arn and Tully lost the belts
to the Midnight Express on their last NWA show in Philly.
-Downfall of the Crockett promotion.
-The WWF and how it was different, what the travel schedule was like
and his feud against The Rockers(Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannety).
-Comparisons of Vince McMahon to Jim Crockett.
-Return to WCW and his feuds with The Great Muta, Sting, The Steiners
and Lex Luger.
-What are his feelings on Ric Flair going to WWF in the 90s and Hulk
Hogan going to WCW?
-Go behind the scenes during WCWs downtime in the 90s.
-Opinions on Jim Herd and Bill Watts including when Watts cut his contract.
-What did Arn think when Nitro started? Did he think it would be good
for the business?
-Thoughts on Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.
-Youll get all the details of his injury.
-What are his true feelings about the skit Nash and Hall did on the
Four Horsemen?
-Arn takes you inside the final days of WCW and talks about his future.
-All this and much, much
JIMMY
HART SHOOT INTERVIEW
There
isnt much that Jimmy Hart hasnt done in his long career.
From writing music to working everywhere to traveling the roads with
Hulk Hogan to booking, Hart has earned his place in wrestling history
as one of the all-time great managers. Hart talked all about right here
in this RF Video shoot interview. From Memphis and Andy Kaufman to WWF
to WCW, Hart became an open book and went into detail about everything.
If you liked the Jim Cornette shoot interview, this one is a must for
you. The Mouth Of The South will keep you on the edge of
your seat with lots of great stories and information. Here is what he
discussed:
-Going
to high school with Jerry Lawler and starting in the wrestling business.
-His music career.
-Early memories of Lawler, Jerry Jarrett and all the Memphis legends.
-How did he and Jim Cornette get along?
-Hart talks about learning the business and who taught him what.
-Who was Harts favorite and least favorite to manage?
-Hart goes into detail about the classic Memphis angles he was involved
in.
-All the details on working with Andy Kaufman and what Kaufman was like
outside the ring.
-How did Kaufman change business?
-Could that angle work today?
-Working with Tommy Rich, Fabulous Ones, and all the top Memphis stars.
-Hart tells lots of road stories.
-Lots of talk about going to WWF.
-Hart discusses his first impressions and how the locker room treated
him.
-What was Vince McMahon like?
-The differences between WWF and Memphis.
-Working with Honky Tonk Man.
-How did he feel about Honky Tonk Man refusing to job for Randy Savage.
-Hart goes into detail about working with all the big names from the
80s like The Funks, Hart Foundation, Wendy Richter, Junkyard Dog, Rogeou
Brothers, British Bulldogs, Greg Valentine, Jake Roberts and others.
-How did he become friends with Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake?
-Hart talks a lot about Hogan.
-Working on the first Wrestlemania.
-Memories of Roddy Piper.
-What happened when Nailz attacked Vince McMahon?
-How did he get along with Bobby Heenan?
-Hart talks more about the top WWF stars at the time like the Steiner
Brothers, Ted Dibiase and Andre The Giant.
-Why did he comeback to manage Hulk Hogan?
-What was the deal with Hogan refusing to job to Bret Hart?
-Hart talks about writing theme music.
-How did Vince change over the years?
-Hart talks about his favorite angles.
-Hart gives the scoop on what things were like in the WWF locker room
when the sex scandel broke.
-He talks about Thunder In Paradise.
-Hart discusses Hogan going to WCW.
-What was working with Hogan in New Japan like?
-Hart gives the scoop on how he ended up in WCW.
-Memories of Eric Bischoff.
-What are the biggest misconceptions of Hogan?
-Hart talks all about the Dungeoun of Doom.
-The differences between WWF and WCW.
-Hart discusses his behind the scenes roles.
-The politics in WCW.
-How things changed when Kevin Nash and Scott Hall came in.
-Why everything with the Ultimate Warrior failed.
-Lots of behind the scenes stuff on the hows and whys of
everything Hogan did.
-Hart talks about Goldberg, The Giant and many more of the top stars.
-Hart really goes into detail on all the behind the scenes business
in WCW.
-His relationship with Randy Savage.
-What was it like when Eric Bischoff was demoted and Vince Russo came
into power?
-Thoughts on when Bill Busch took over.
-His view on the Radicalz jumping to WWF.
-How did Hogan and Bret Hart get along when Hart came to WCW?
-His responsibilities in WCW at the end.
-The sale of WCW and what he thinks of Brad Siegel.
-Hart talks about lots more!!!
-Also includes classic Hart footage!!!
CHRIS
DANIELS SHOOT INTERVIEW
From
being The Fallen Angel to Curry Man, from working just about every notable
indy tournament and for numerous indy promoters, from traveling all
over the world to compete, from having matches in both WWF and WCW,
Christopher Daniels has done it all except break through on national
TV. Daniels visited the RF Video offices for an exclusive shoot interview.
He is a very articulate individual who gave honest, complete answers
to everything. He also told some entertaining, inside stories. This
underrated star gave a unique shoot that is really the first to cover
life on the independent scene in detail. This is one of the few men
that has been able to make a living and gain a strong reputation working
the indys. It is also the first shoot to cover some of the smaller Japanese
promotions. Here is what he talked about:
-His
start in the business.
-Where did The Fallen Angel gimmick come from?
-Did he ever find himself in controversy from the gimmick?
-Being in The Funkin Dojo for WWF in 1998.
-Working for Roland Alexanders APW.
-Participating in the King Of Indies 2000 tournament.
-How he got into ECW.
-Daniels covers it all about his short stint in ECW.
-Why was he put over so strong when he first came in and never brought
back to ECW?
-Daniels takes you inside the ECW locker room.
-He gives his opinion on Paul Heyman.
-The complete story on how he got booked in Japan?
-The inside scoop on how he got the Curry Man gimmick and what he thought
of it.
-What is Great Sasuke like as a boss?
-Being in the Super J Cup 2000.
-Daniels talks about working various guys in Japan like CIMA & Magnum
Tokyo.
-Working for Michinoku Pro and Battlarts.
-Fallen Angel vs. Curry Man.
-Working for Victor Quinones and being in the IWA Puerto Rico juniors
tournament.
-What promises have promoters made to him?
-Has living on the West Coast hurt his career?
-A look at the top indy promoters and if anyone ever tried to rip him
off.
-Daniels covers just about every aspect of making a living on the indy
scene.
-Working for Jim Kettner and Kevin Kelly in ECWA.
-All the details on being in the Super 8.
-Discusses his matches vs. Lance Storm.
-His break in WCW before the company went out of business.
-What did he think of his matches there and the angle where Scott Steiner
attacked him?
-Daniels talks about the WCW locker room.
-The scoop on working in WWF in dark matches and on various TV tapings.
-Daniels gives all the info on working in WWF.
-He talks about how people treated him in the WWF locker room.
-Why didnt Kurt Angle bump in the match he had against him?
-What was it like working Rob Van Dam?
-Is he bitter towards the business or jealous of other wrestlers?
-How the fans act on the indy scene.
-Daniels talks about learning to work many different styles.
-He looks at working on the East Coast vs. West Coast.
-Lots more as Daniels goes into great detail on all these subjects and
many others!!!
-Some of Daniels best matches!!! .
KEN
SHAMROCK SHOOT INTERVIEW
Attention
shootfight fans!!! This is a must have for all NHB fans as Ken Shamrock
opens up with an entertaining, informative and honest look at the world
of shootfighting. No RF Video shoot has ever covered this material before
and we couldnt have a better source than Shamrock to reveal all
the inside info. Even if you arent a NHB fan, this shoot is a
must for Shamrocks pro wrestling stories including his time in
WWF. Here is what Shamrock talked about:
-Life
before wrestling including his athletic background.
-Growing up on the streets
-How he went from fighting underground to more mainstream
-How he got started in wrestling.
-Early days in the Mid-Atlantic region.
-Who trained him and who did he learn the most from?
-Shoot fight with the Nasty Boys and what exactly happened.
-How he got started in shootfighting.
-Working for UWF in Japan.
-How was it different than wrestling?
-Did he like it?
-Talks about touring for All Japan. -How he started to work more than
shoot leagues.
-Drifting away from pro wrestling.
-Talks about Pancrase.
-The growth of Pancrase.
-The details of working for UFC.
-The rise of UFC.
-Why UFCs popularity diminished.
-Fighting Dan Severn, Kimo, & Tank Abbott in UFC?
-Problems with UFC rules
-Does he like to compete in Japan?
-Training with Ricky Steamboat
-Landing a job in WWF.
-Did he like WWFs style?
-Why he went to WWF.
-Did it hurt his NHB career?
-His first match in the WWF against Vader and what Bret Hart told him
afterwards
-Why he didnt like working with Mick Foley.
-Opinion of the power of the clique
-Memories of The Rock and their feud
-Thoughts on Bret Hart
-Memories of what happened at Survivors Series in Montreal
-What happened backstage?
-Thoughts on Owen Harts death
-Ribs played in WWF
-Problem with Mr. Hughes
-Why he never entered the Brawl for All
-His thoughts on the Ken Shamrock character in WWF.
-Opinion on why Dan Severn failed in the WWF?
-How he got the WWF locker room to trust him?
-Opinion on all the top stars of WWF.
-Why he left WWF.
-His feelings towards Vince McMahon.
-Story from when he saw the Nasty Boys in an airport.
-Why he is the only shootfighter that was successful in wrestling
-Life after WWF.
-Going back to shootfighting.
-His match with Don Frye at Pride 19
-His experience in Ring Of Honor.
-He goes into detail on the Lions Den.
-His views on shootfighting now.
-Who he thinks is tough and talented in UFC and NHB.
-Views on the Gracie family.
-What does he think of Sakuraba.
-Lots more including some of Shamrocks matches.
JEFF
HARDY SHOOT INTERVIEW
Jeff
Hardy is best known as one of the most enigmatic and exciting wrestlers
going today. His TLC matches in WWE and daredevil antics will always
be remembered. Hardy sat down with RF Video to give a revealing and
candid shoot interview about his in ring heroics and outside the ring
problems. Hardy talks about it all from wrestling in his backyard with
his brother as a kid to his most famous WWE matches to losing his passion
for wrestling to drugs. This is a must for any Hardy Boyz fan or someone
who wants a better understanding of life inside WWE. Here is a list
of topics discussed in the interview:
-Getting
into the wrestling business
-Wrestling in the TWF
-Thoughts on backyard wrestling
-Early promotions he worked for
-How did OMEGA start
-Booking for OMEGA
-Goals for the promotion
-How he came up with the gimmick of Willow the Wisp
-Wrestling his brother in OMEGA
-Favorite OMEGA matches
-Talks about Shane Helms (Hurricane) and Shannon Moore in OMEGA
-Memories of working for Music City Wrestling
-How he ended up working for Victor Quiones in IWA Puerto Rico?
-Memories of the tag match with The Hardys vs. RVD & Sabu?
-Working the 1999 Super 8 tournament
-Were there even any discussions about going to ECW
-Getting booked to do squash matches in WWE
-Which WWE stars worked stiff
-Did they ever talk to anybody in WCW
-Memories of wrestling Rob Van Dam on Raw when WWE allowed ECW wrestlers
on the show
-What Van Dam was like back then
-Memories of training at the Funkin Dojo
-What he learned at the dojo
-Memories of signing the WWE contract
-Thoughts of the initial gimmick for The Hardy Boyz
-Thoughts on being managed by Michael Hayes
-Memories of winning the WWE tag titles for the first time
-Early matches with Edge & Christian including the Terri Invitational
Tournament
-Memories of the tables match against The Dudleys at Royal Rumble 2000?
-Did anybody encourage him to do crazy moves
-Memories of the ladder at Wrestlemania 2000 with Edge & Christian
and The Dudleys?
-Thoughts going into the match
-Memories of the TLC match at SummerSlam 2000
-Thoughts on taking all the crazy bumps in the match
-Thoughts on WWE putting Lita with The Hardy Boyz
-Memories of the cage match against Edge & Christian in Philly
-Initial impression when you were told about the TLC rematch at Wrestlemania
17
-Was there a lot of pressure put on everybody to top the previous TLC
match
-Why the Hardys feud with Steve Austin & Triple H was cut short
-Winning the I-C Title from Triple H & holding it for 1 week
-Memories of his series of matches with Rob Van Dam
-Comments on Perry Saturn remarking that the Radicals hated wrestling
The Hardys
-Thoughts of Vince buying WCW and the interpromotional feud
-What Vince said when they asked to be turned heel
-Why Matt asked for the original Hardy Boyz split
-Why it didn't work
-Why WWE took The Hardys & Lita all of TV for a few weeks in late
2001
-Thoughts on the brand extention
-When did he find out they would be splitting up The Hardys & what
did he think about it
-Thoughts on Mattitude
-Memories of the ladder match against The Undertaker on Raw
-Thoughts on if the WWE exploited hiswillingness to take sick bumps
-Wrestling in the hardcore division
-Opinion on WWE switching titles so quickly
-Showing up late to house shows and being supended
-Being taken off the road and only working TV
-Comments on his match against The Rock before he was released
-Getting released
-Thoughts on the internet fans
-Opinion on Paul Heyman
-Opinion of The McMahons
-Thoughts on the Hardy Boyz book
-How he started getting into music and his interest in motorcross
-Going back to WWE
-Why he hasn't worked for any other promotions since his released except
for Ring of Honor
-Why he worked for Ring of Honor
-Thoughts on his match against Krazy K & Joey Matthews on the 7/19
ROH show
-Thoughts on the fans negative reaction towards him that night
-Comments on painkillers and taking other drugs.
KEVIN
SULLIVAN SHOOT INTERVIEW
You
name an old school territory and Kevin Sullivan was probably there.
From ECW to SMW to NWA to Florida to being WCW's booker during a controversial
time, Sullivan opens up and talks about everything. He came to the RF
Video offices to give the stories and behind the scenes info on his
career. Sometimes funny, always informative, you will not only know
everything you wanted to know about Sullivan, but you will learn about
the business end of wrestling in this shoot. This is almost like a college
course in booking philosophies. Here are some of the things Sullivan
talked about:
-His
start in the business.
-Looks at his career as a bodybuilder.
-Early days in Memphis & Georgia.
-Lots of stories about Jerry Lawler, Eddie Gilbert, Tommy Rich, Buzz
Sawyer and more.
-Details on the Florida territory.
-Start of his infamous Florida gimmick.
-Stories about the Windhams, Mark Lewin, Ron Bass and more.
-Talks about Eddie & Mike Graham.
-Relationship with Dusty Rhodes.
-How all the famous angles, interviews and skits in Florida were developed.
-Why did he go to the NWA?
-The complete story on the downfall of Florida Championship Wrestling.
-Did he like being a manager in NWA rather than a wrestler?
-All the info on the Varsity Club.
-Did he think the group was held back?
-Details on the downfall of the NWA.
-Sullivan takes you into WCW.
-Why did he leave?
-Info on ECW, Japan, Smoky Mountain Wrestling and W*ING.
-The scoop on the brutal angles with Kanemura and Brian Lee.
-Eddie Gilbert/Paul Heyman problems.
-Lots of details about when he was WCW booker.
-Sullivan explains his role in ECW talent raids.
-Shoot mic comments during Konnan match towards ECW.
-The rise and fall of WCW.
-The series of matches when he teamed with Cactus Jack vs. The Nasty
Boys.
-His opinions of Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo.
-How did Sullivan talk Hogan into turning heel?
-The series of matches vs. Chris Benoit.
-Sullivan explains how he feels he helped Benoit.
-Did their personal problems over Nancy Sullivan interfere?
-All the turmoil of WCW.
-Why didn't he ever go to WWF?
-Sullivan talks about always working stiff.
-Did he ever get any heat over working so stiff?
-Why did he work so stiff?
-His future.
-Plus much more and classic matches.
AMERICAN
DRAGON SHOOT INTERVIEW
-Getting
into the wrestling business
-Going to the Texas Wrestling Academy
-Initial impressiosn of Shawn Michaels
-Who came up with the name American Dragon & why
-What was training like
-How did Shawn protect them
-His first match with Spanky
-How did the veterans react to the young guys
-Memories of going to FMW
-What was the dojo like
-Thoughts on getting a WWE developmental deal so quickly
-How they got the deal
-Initial thoughts of MCW
-What the training and schedule was like
-Working with Steve Regal
-What were the differences between Texas & Memphis
-Memories of wrestling Jerry Lynn
-Discussion of the match he had against Low Ki in MCW that no one has
ever seen
-Thoughts on being released by WWE
-How did the all the TWA guys (Dragon, Spanky, Lance Cade, Shooter Schultz)
find out and how did everybody react
-Thoughts on Shooter Schultz quitting & was he surprised
-Feelings towards Lance Cade since they kept him
-How did he end up working for Jim Kettner
-Working the ECWA Super 8 2001
-Thoughts on the Super 8 match with Low Ki & the rematch with Ricky
Steamboat as ref
-What advice did Steamboat give to everybody
-Initial impression of Roland Alexander
-Feelings on how Roland was portrayed in Beyond the Mat
-Thoughts on the APW school, how it was ran, & how he ended up being
a trainer
-Was there any heat with Donovan Morgan and Mike Modest since he replaced
them
-Memories of all the matches at King of Indies 2001 (Spanky, Williams,
Donovan, & Low Ki)
-What things did he teach his students at the APW school?
-Why he left
-Comments on people saying Low Ki works too stiff
-Which wrestler has complained about Dragon working too stiff
-Favorite Ring of Honor matches
-Thoughts on ROH before it started compared to now
-Thoughts on the positive reaction after the match with Dragon, Low
Ki, & Daniels on the 2/23 show
-Was he surprised they were the main event on that show ahead of Guerrero
vs. Crazy
-Thoughts on his ROH match against Low Ki
-Talks about his ROH match on 11/9 against A.J. Styles
-Where did the cattle mutilation submission come from
-Getting a tryout at the New Japan dojo
-What the training is like
-Was there pressure to perform to a certain standard while on tour for
New Japan
-Thoughts on working the Tokyo Dome
-Working against Liger
-Thoughts on working against Kanemoto, Chono, Nagata, El Samurai, Minoru
Tanaka, Gedo & Jado
-What it was like being in Japan for a month
-Living at the New Japan dojo
-Has there been any contact with the WWE or NWA TNA
-Opinion on CZW
-Favorite matches
-Least favorite matches
-Who would his dream match be against
-Did Spanky change over the years
-Thoughts on Spanky getting a WWE deal
-Goals in wrestling
-plus a lot more
Matches included on this tape are American Dragon vs. Low Ki from the
3/30/02 Ring of Honor "Round Robin Challenge" show, American
Dragon vs. Reckless Youth vs. Quiet Storm from the PWF Vast Energy USA
(11/10/02), American Dragon & Spanky vs. Jardi Frantz & Bobby
Quance (5/11/02), American Dragon & Spanky vs. The Board of Education
in a steel cage match from TWA, plus more.
ROH
SHOOT SERIES VOL ONE
Features
mini shoot interviews with Spanky, Christopher St. Connection w/ Allison
Danger, Michael Shane, Scoot Andrews, Tony Mamaluke, Joel & Jose
Maximo, Amazing Red, & Divine Storm. Also includes ROH match footage.
Some of the topics of include: getting started in wrestling, initial
training, first match, problems with promoters, problems with guys doing
jobs, favorite matches, dream match, road stories, goals in wrestling,
who they respect the most in the business & why, plus more!!! .
RAVEN
SHOOT INTERVIEW 1
RF
Video has finally done one of the most requested shoot interviews ever.
The one and only Raven sat down with RF Video for a three hour shoot
that covers his first ECW run in great detail. Raven's career covers
so much and he gives such complete answers that this shoot interview
will be released in two parts. The second part will be conducted in
the near future. In part one, Raven discusses his start in the wrestling
business. He covers his early days in Memphis, Florida and Portland
and is completely open about his drug and womanizing lifestyle. Raven
then talks about his first runs in WCW and WWF including partying with
Shane McMahon and his true feelings about Bill Watts. Find out what
working behind the scenes in WWF was like and why he didn't like it.
From there, Raven goes into great detail about his first ECW run. He
discusses his relationship with Paul Heyman, the development of the
Raven character and his legendary feuds vs. Tommy Dreamer and Sandman.
Raven is open and honest about it all from drugs to his most famous
angles to his true feelings about everyone he worked with. This is a
must for any ECW or Raven fan!!! Here is the full list of topics:
-Why he wanted to get into wrestling.
-Training at the Monster Factory.
-Working in Memphis as his first territory.
-Going to Florida.
-Why he got fired from Florida.
-Going to the Portland territory.
-His drug and womanizing lifestyle in Portland.
-Raven holds nothing back in talking about his drug use.
-How he got himself over in Portland.
-The Scotty The Body character.
-His favorite angles in Portland and why they worked. This is like a
lesson in booking!
-Going to Global Wrestling Federation and why it fell apart.
-Meeting his hero Michael Hayes.
-Going to WCW.
-What he did to impress Dusty Rhodes and get his WCW job.
-Becoming cruiserweight champion in WCW.
-His famous match vs. Brian Pillman.
-Traveling with Pillman and Steve Austin in WCW.
-Why his push ended when Bill Watts came in.
-Raven holds nothing back in discussing his true feelings about Watts.
-Why WCW got rid of him.
-Going to WWE.
-Why he was a manager instead of a wrestler.
-Did he like being a manager better than a wrestler?
-Partying with Shane McMahon.
-How did Vince feel about his partying with Shane?
-How did the locker room react to his partying with Shane?
-Could Shane hang with him?
-Why he isn't friends with Shane anymore.
-Hosting USA All American Wrestling with Gorilla Monsoon.
-How he got his job in production in WWE.
-Why he didn't like it.
-Why WWE thought he was working 60 hour weeks when he was sleeping until
the afternoon everyday.
-Where did the idea of the Raven character come from?
-What was Dallas Page's role in the develpment of the character?
-Why he didn't remember his first conversation with Paul Heyman.
-Where did Beulah McGillicutty come from?
-His drug and alcohol use at the time.
-Lots of details on his feud against Tommy Dreamer.
-The development of the Raven character.
-His outside the ring relationship with Stevie Richards and why it was
so tumultuous
-His relationship with Paul Heyman.
-How much creative control did he have over the Raven character?
-The chair shot heard around the world.
-The first piledriver on Beulah.
-The final match vs. Dreamer and why he didn't want to lose.
-Lots of details about The Sandman feud.
-The story behind using Sandman's wife and kid in the feud.
-What it was like working with a seven-year-old.
-Why the Barely Legal poster really bothered him.
-His role in developing The Dudley Boys.
-His influence on the entire ECW locker room.
-What made him stay for 2 1/2 years in ECW?
-Did he know he was going to leave after Barely Legal?
-The real reason he went into rehab.
-Heyman's reaction when he went into rehab and no showed a big ECW Arena
show.
-Working with The Pit Bulls and the problems he had with them.
-Why the Terry Gordy match meant so much to him.
-Adjusting to the hardcore style.
-Why ECW was so special to him?
-His complex relationship with Paul Heyman.
-Favorite memories from the Dreamer feud.
-Favorite memories of the Sandman feud.
-Working with Shane Douglas.
-Memories of the barbed wire match vs. Sandman.
-Why Heyman made him work the match.
-His famous promos.
-All the details of the infamous cruxification angle.
-Why he feels he shouldn't have apologized to the crowd.
-Coming up with gimmicks for various guys in his group like Nova, Meanie,
etc....
-All this and much, much more!!! .
ROWDY
PIPER SHOOT INTERVIEW VOL 1 & 2
Oh
yeah brother, RF Video conducted one of its biggest shoot interviews
ever as the crew sat down with the one and only "Rowdy" Roddy
Piper!!! This five hour shoot takes you on journey through Piper's career.
A write up can't possibly do this incredible interview justice as Piper
is an open book in talking about it all from the beginning of his career
to the first Wrestlemania to WCW all the way up to his current run in
WWE. Get ready to take a trip into the mind of "The Rowdy One"
with this insane shoot! Topics include:
-Getting
into the business
-Training
-Early matches
-Coming up with the name Roddy Piper
-Working in Kansas City
-Working for Fritz Von Erich
-Wrestling in California
-The hypnosis gimmick
-Meeting Andy Kaufman
-Wrestling at MSG in 1979
-Going to Portland
-Turning babyface for the first time
-Thoughs on Don Owen
-Feuding with Buddy Rose
-Doing commentary with Gordon Solie in the Carolinas
-Problems with Ole Anderson
-Memories of feuding with Ric Flair over the U.S. Title
-Memories of feuding with Greg Valentine & the dog collar match
at Starrcade
-Going to WWF?
-Memories of debuting as the manager for David Schultz
-Thoughts on the fact Vince wanted Roddy to be a manager
-Initial impressions of Vince McMahon
-Working against Andre
-Memories of starting Piper's Pit
-The famous Pit segment with Jimmy Snuka and their feud
-Working with Cyndi Lauper
-The "War to Settle the Score" on MTV
-Refusing to do jobs to Hoagn
-Memories of the first Wrestlemania
-Thoughts on Vince putting everything on the line with Wrestlemania
-Working with Mr. T
-Crossing party lines to work for Don Owen right after the first Wrestlemania
-Thoughts on Saturday Night's Main Event
-Working with and against Paul Orndorrff
-Opinion on the fact that people always credit Vince & Hogan as
the guys who made wrestling
-Drug problems in the WWF
-Talks about the secret workout prior to his boxing match with Mr. T
and that everybody was nervous when the realized he had no boxing ability
-Refusing to lose to Mr. T at Wrestlemania 2
-Walking out in the middle of a hot run to renegotiate his contract
-Memories of wrestling Bruno
-The Piper's Pit vs. The Flower Shop and his feud with Adrian Adonis
-Feuding with Don Muraco & Bob Orton
-His decision to retire after Wrestlemania 3
-The Piper's Pit with Morton Downy Jr. at Wresltemania
-His match with Badness Brown where he painted himself half black
-Working as a commentator
-Ric Flair coming to WWF and their feud
-Memories of teaming with Hogan against Flair & Sid
-Putting Bret Hart over for the I-C Title
-His Wresltemania match with Goldust and getting injured
-Why he left WWF
-Going to WCW
-Beating Hogan at Starrcade 96 in a non title match
-Behind the scenes politics in WCW
-The NWO
-Eric Bischoff
-Discussions of working a program with Raven
-Getting injured in WCW and wrestling hurt
-Being fired without finishing the remaining dates on your contract
-His lawsuit against them for age discrimination
-Working for NWA TNA
-Returning to WWE at Wrestlemania 20
-Opinion on Dave Meltzer
-The tragic deaths of several of his friends in wrestling
-Leaving wrestling for the movies
-Changes in the business over the years
-All this and much, much more!!! .