Q) Firstly, could you tell us a bit about yourself away from the world of wrestling?
A) I was born in the United States and spent most of my life in Arizona, which I consider my home. I grew up very much into video games and music, and I play in several punk and emo bands. I joined the United States Army in 2010 and will be completing my service in March of 2018.
Q) When did you first become a fan of pro-wrestling, and who were some of your favourite wrestlers at that time?
A) I first became a fan in elementary school. I used to play the video games and watch the shows with my father. He took me to my first live events. My favourite wrestlers growing up were Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Triple H, Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero.
Q) Was there a particular moment that made you want to become a pro wrestler?
A) Absolutely! It was Cactus Jack vs Triple H at No Way Out 2000. The storytelling in that match was on a completely different level. It pulled at my heartstrings and made me want to tell stories just like that. It was that match that made me want to pursue professional wrestling.
Q) So, who trained you in professional wrestling, and whereabouts did you train?
A) I was trained by Alex Wright at The Wright Stuff Pro Wrestling school in Hessdorf, Germany.
Q) What was the best part about being able to train, to you?
A) I'd say that the best part of being able to train with Alex was the wealth of knowledge he possesses. I love being able to do my matches and get an expert analysis from him on what happened and what I need to improve on. He has very high standards, but in turn, he makes sure that you are the best possible version of yourself.
Q) When did you make your wrestling debut, and where?
A) I made my debut at New European Championship Wrestling event called Deadline on July 1st, 2017.
Q) What is your favourite memory of your first match?
A) From my debut, the best memory is how loud the crowd was. Especially when they chanted my name. I have a lot of friends that attend NEW events, so it was nice to have them cheering for me and getting the rest of the crowd on board
Q) What are some memories that you have of your first ever show?
A) I believe my first show was a WWE Smackdown taping. my father bought two of my friends along. My favourite memory was just being with my friends, especially during the entrances. Things got really loud and it was almost like being at a concert.
Q) If you had to choose one of your most favourite things about professional wrestling, what would it be?
A) The storytelling. I love the ability of pro wrestling to transport you to another world. It allows us to explore different realities and forget our own troubles.
Q) What would you say has been the best piece of advice that you've given so far in your career?
A) It's not a single piece of specific advice, but more of an entire concept: respect. This business is built on respect. You need to show the proper respect to everyone you interact with or you won't last very long in professional wrestling.
Q) During your time in wrestling, I'm sure you've had many challenging opponents already and are looking forward to more challenges in the future. However, if you had to choose one wrestler to have a dream match with, who would it be?
A) Anyone in the world? Definitely Kenny Omega or Kazuchika Okada.
Q) Earlier you mentioned that you're in several punk and emo bands. Where can we listen to your music, and what inspired you to join them?
A) This Glass Embrace
www.thisglassembrace.bandcamp.com
Majority Bones
www.majoritybones.bandcamp.com
This Glass Embrace was started over a decade ago with my best friends in Arizona. I was a big fan of my friend Matt's songwriting. When he invited me to join a band he was putting together, I couldn't say no to the opportunity to write and play with him.
Majority Bones started as a vessel to release some solo material I had written in Afghanistan back in 2013. I've been steadily releasing things through that project ever since.
There is a second Majority Bones full length that is already written and demoed, and the fifth This Glass Embrace album is currently being written.
Q) Lastly if you could name one person who has had the biggest impact on you as a person and as a wrestler, who would you name and why?
A) As a person, it would be my best friend Kelli Ford. She has really been my rock through many rough times in my life. I lean on her often and don't know what I'd do without her.
As a wrestler, it is Alex Wright, my trainer. He has really nurtured and developed my skills and has shown me unending kindness and patience.
As an honorable mention, I would also like to acknowledge Tom La Ruffa (formerly Sylvester Lefort of NXT). The match I had with him was the biggest of my career. I was nervous, but he placed his trust in me and we had a stellar match. He taught me a lot in just that one encounter and I am grateful.
Q) Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to do this interview! Is there anything you would like to say/post your social media for those who may want to book you?
A) Absolutely. I can be reached at "punkrockblacksheep" on either Instagram or Tumblr. For email, [email protected] will suffice for now, but I will make a new email address specifically for bookings soon, likely when I return to the United States in February.
A huge thank you once again to Dante Kennedy for allowing this interview to happen. A big thank you as well to Amethyst for arranging this interview with Dante and for coming up with the material for this interview!
A) I was born in the United States and spent most of my life in Arizona, which I consider my home. I grew up very much into video games and music, and I play in several punk and emo bands. I joined the United States Army in 2010 and will be completing my service in March of 2018.
Q) When did you first become a fan of pro-wrestling, and who were some of your favourite wrestlers at that time?
A) I first became a fan in elementary school. I used to play the video games and watch the shows with my father. He took me to my first live events. My favourite wrestlers growing up were Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Triple H, Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero.
Q) Was there a particular moment that made you want to become a pro wrestler?
A) Absolutely! It was Cactus Jack vs Triple H at No Way Out 2000. The storytelling in that match was on a completely different level. It pulled at my heartstrings and made me want to tell stories just like that. It was that match that made me want to pursue professional wrestling.
Q) So, who trained you in professional wrestling, and whereabouts did you train?
A) I was trained by Alex Wright at The Wright Stuff Pro Wrestling school in Hessdorf, Germany.
Q) What was the best part about being able to train, to you?
A) I'd say that the best part of being able to train with Alex was the wealth of knowledge he possesses. I love being able to do my matches and get an expert analysis from him on what happened and what I need to improve on. He has very high standards, but in turn, he makes sure that you are the best possible version of yourself.
Q) When did you make your wrestling debut, and where?
A) I made my debut at New European Championship Wrestling event called Deadline on July 1st, 2017.
Q) What is your favourite memory of your first match?
A) From my debut, the best memory is how loud the crowd was. Especially when they chanted my name. I have a lot of friends that attend NEW events, so it was nice to have them cheering for me and getting the rest of the crowd on board
Q) What are some memories that you have of your first ever show?
A) I believe my first show was a WWE Smackdown taping. my father bought two of my friends along. My favourite memory was just being with my friends, especially during the entrances. Things got really loud and it was almost like being at a concert.
Q) If you had to choose one of your most favourite things about professional wrestling, what would it be?
A) The storytelling. I love the ability of pro wrestling to transport you to another world. It allows us to explore different realities and forget our own troubles.
Q) What would you say has been the best piece of advice that you've given so far in your career?
A) It's not a single piece of specific advice, but more of an entire concept: respect. This business is built on respect. You need to show the proper respect to everyone you interact with or you won't last very long in professional wrestling.
Q) During your time in wrestling, I'm sure you've had many challenging opponents already and are looking forward to more challenges in the future. However, if you had to choose one wrestler to have a dream match with, who would it be?
A) Anyone in the world? Definitely Kenny Omega or Kazuchika Okada.
Q) Earlier you mentioned that you're in several punk and emo bands. Where can we listen to your music, and what inspired you to join them?
A) This Glass Embrace
www.thisglassembrace.bandcamp.com
Majority Bones
www.majoritybones.bandcamp.com
This Glass Embrace was started over a decade ago with my best friends in Arizona. I was a big fan of my friend Matt's songwriting. When he invited me to join a band he was putting together, I couldn't say no to the opportunity to write and play with him.
Majority Bones started as a vessel to release some solo material I had written in Afghanistan back in 2013. I've been steadily releasing things through that project ever since.
There is a second Majority Bones full length that is already written and demoed, and the fifth This Glass Embrace album is currently being written.
Q) Lastly if you could name one person who has had the biggest impact on you as a person and as a wrestler, who would you name and why?
A) As a person, it would be my best friend Kelli Ford. She has really been my rock through many rough times in my life. I lean on her often and don't know what I'd do without her.
As a wrestler, it is Alex Wright, my trainer. He has really nurtured and developed my skills and has shown me unending kindness and patience.
As an honorable mention, I would also like to acknowledge Tom La Ruffa (formerly Sylvester Lefort of NXT). The match I had with him was the biggest of my career. I was nervous, but he placed his trust in me and we had a stellar match. He taught me a lot in just that one encounter and I am grateful.
Q) Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to do this interview! Is there anything you would like to say/post your social media for those who may want to book you?
A) Absolutely. I can be reached at "punkrockblacksheep" on either Instagram or Tumblr. For email, [email protected] will suffice for now, but I will make a new email address specifically for bookings soon, likely when I return to the United States in February.
A huge thank you once again to Dante Kennedy for allowing this interview to happen. A big thank you as well to Amethyst for arranging this interview with Dante and for coming up with the material for this interview!