INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING CARTEL

A Q&A WITH SUPER HENTAI

Where did you train?
I started training in a small school in the Penn Hills area.

What titles have you held?
I have held the PWL Three Rivers Title on two occasions. I have also been one-half of the CWF Tag Champions (in my darker days with Devil Bhudakahn), I was the VCW (Violent Championship Wrestling in Dayton, Ohio) Cruiserweight Champion, and I currently hold the IWC Super Indy Title, the first title holder of that belt.

What has been the highlight thus far in your career?
You know, I take great pride in holding each and every one of those titles listed above but, without a doubt, it has to be my maiden trip to Japan to work for Hayabusa's WMF.

Who are some of the opponents you've faced which you consider your most memorable matches?
For the sake of not boring IWC fans, I'm gonna keep this list small. Devil Bhudakahn in 1999, Orion and Brandon K in 2000, my matches in Japan in 2002, and Shirley Doe in 2002.

When was your most recent trip to Japan and with which promotion?
I left at the end of September for two weeks. The name of the promotion, WMF, stands for Wrestling Marvoulus Future. I feel that I have reached a major milestone in my career to date.

How did that all come about?
A gentleman from Japan had made a trip over to the States last year and attended an IWC event. He was very impressed with the product and asked Norm Connors for some tapes of the shows. He took them back to the 'Land of the Rising Sun,' and the rest is history.

What was your schedule like while in Japan?
Very demanding. I had three shows over the course of two weeks. ALL wrestlers had to be at the shows six hours early. During the weekdays I attended practice Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. 'til 2:00 p.m. Needless to say, I got a lot of sleep while staying in WMF's dojo.

What are some of the differences in the ring with Japanese wrestlers compared to wrestling in the U.S.?
The Japanese wrestlers are very diciplined in the ring. They hit their moves very smooth, very quick, and it's hard to determine what they're gonna do 'til it's too late. Whereas the majority of American wrestlers like to run their mouths too much while in the squared circle.

What are some of the differences you've noticed with Japanese audiences compared to fans in the U.S.?
Very quiet, very observing. Then the crowd starts making noise as the match progresses. You never know what you're gonna get with an American crowd. IWC crowds usually make noise. I have wrestled places where the crowd may be dead in Indiana, and hotter than hell in Maine. It's a mixed bag with American crowds.

What was your most memorable experience while in Japan?
I dont have one thing that sticks out in my mind. The trip as a whole was just a fantastic experience.

The attack by Shirley Doe at the December 6 CCAC show was brutal, resulting in a laceration to your head as well as a concussion, and it forced you to cancel a return trip to Japan to wrestle for Michinoku Pro. What have you got to say to him about that?
I've got a few things up my sleeve for that jack-off.

What are your goals in IWC for 2003?
To make my return to Japan, defend my IWC Super Indy Title against as many as the top indy stars as possible, and get my payback against Shirley Doe.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Wrestling in Japan, and continuing to contribute to the growth of IWC.

What advice do you have for somebody who wants to become a professional wrestler?
The key is staying focused. You can't get let your mind get off-track. When I started in this business, I was 135 pounds. I was never taken seriously due to my size. I kept with it, though. Four years later and 35 pounds heavier, I am finally recieving the recognition I busted my ass to recieve.