Wrestling Interviews
Every interview restored from the Fighting Spirit Magazine archive: wrestlers, promoters and personalities speaking on the record, from the 1970s British scene through the modern era.
Training Ground with Ricky Steamboat (FSM 122; Aug 2015)
In light of Ricochet vs. Ospreay and the debate over selling, Ricky Steamboat explains the art in the FSM Training Ground
Read ReportRIP Roddy Piper: Interview with The Hot Rod (FSM 84/85; Oct/Nov 2012)
The Rowdy Scot opens up to Fighting Spirit Magazine editor Brian Elliott.
Read ReportFour Questions With Former TNA world heavyweight champion BOBBY ROODE
FSM: You trained for about a year with Sean Morley (WWE’s Val Venis) and Shane Sewell up in Peterborough, Ontario. How far in, during the course of that year, did you feel comfortable with the basic...
Read ReportInterview with Layla (FSM 107; June 14)
With her very first words to FSM, Layla professed her love for new partner Fandango. In the midst of a UK tour, Tom Skates dances around the storyline with the WWE Diva. You’ve recently switched into...
Read ReportFOUR QUESTIONS WITH... FORMER WWE UNDISPUTED CHAMPION CHRIS JERICHO
FSM: When you were starting out, were there any aspects of pro wrestling you found harder to master than others? Chris Jericho: I wouldn’t say I’m the master of anything, even now. If you ever say...
Read ReportBULLY FOR YOU! Interview with Bully Ray (FSM 106; May 2014)
Although he may appeared to have changed attitude at Lockdown, Bully Ray remains razor-sharp with his opinions. Philip Hamilton sat down with the former TNA champion to discuss Impact and the...
Read ReportA NEW PAIGE IN HISTORY - Interview with Paige (Issue 106 May 2014)
Following her incredible Divas title win on Raw, Tom Skates chats with Paige about that honour, how she made it to the main roster, and how she hopes to be a big part of next year’s WrestleMania....
Read ReportSeven QUESTIONS WITH...NUTRITIONIST AND UFC FIT CONSULTANT MIKE DOLCE
FSM: You’ve worked with some of the biggest names in MMA, and have become Dana White’s go-to-guy when he has a fighter who’s struggling to make weight. How has your relationship with the UFC...
Read ReportTHE CORNETTE CONVERSATION Interview with Jim Cornette
Instead of his regular column, a trip to the UK gave Brian Elliott the chance to shoot the breeze with Jim Cornette about such diverse subjects as his fear of flying, the Glaswegian accent, and Kevin...
Read ReportHEARTBREAK AND TRIUMPH Interview with Shawn Michaels
You’re about to visit the UK for a series of Q&A events. What can we expect from the tour? Well, I gotta be honest, I don’t have any idea what kind of questions to expect – I’ve only done a handful...
Read ReportStorms a-brewin! (FSM 87; Nov 12)
Just prior to his bout at Turning Point, notorious pre-match beer-drinker James Storm spoke to Brian Elliott about Bobby Roode, Aces & Eights, and his goal
Read ReportINDEPENDENT ADVICE ...with DGUSA Freedom Gate champion Johnny Gargano
FSM: There are different ways of training to become a professional wrestler, and here in the UK, there are still schools who insist you start with a lot of amateur wrestling. Can you describe your...
Read ReportINDEPENDENT ADVICE ... with ex-Open the Brave Gate champion Ricochet
FSM: How did you start on your journey into becoming a pro wrestler? Ricochet: I became a fan at a pretty young age - in around 1997 when The Rock and Steve Austin were feuding for the...
Read ReportNINE QUESTIONS WITH CUEBALL CARMICHAEL (FSM 92; April 2013)
Having learnt much of the pro game from Lou Thesz, Cueball Carmichael prides himself on maintaining old-school values. Here, he offers advice to UK rookies
Read ReportTEN QUESTIONS WITH...RING OF HONOR STAR MICHAEL ELGIN
FSM: You've been a pro wrestler since 2004. How did you get started in the business? Michael Elgin: Growing up, I was always a wrestling big fan. There was a kid who had moved to our area, who told...
Read ReportFIVE QUESTIONS WITH...NEW WWE DEVELOPMENT COACH ROBBIE BROOKSIDE
FSM: You broke into the pro wrestling business in 1984. What do you remember about being trained? Robbie Brookside: Against my mother and father's wishes, I went to a gym on the East Lancashire Road,...
Read ReportWRESTLING ROYALTY (FSM 93;May 2013)
Back in the UK on the Raw tour loop, William Regal may have hit his popularity peak.
Read ReportSTORM ON THE HORIZON (FSM 94; June 2013)
Having returned from a tour of Japan, Nikki Storm caught up with Brian Elliott to share her experiences of wrestling in the country.
Read ReportEIGHT QUESTIONS WITH...RING OF HONORS KYLE OREILLY (FSM 95; July 2013)
FSM: Can you tell us a bit about how you trained to be a wrestler? Kyle O'Reilly: I trained back in British Columbia, in Canada. After I left high school, I knew that professional wrestling was...
Read ReportNINE QUESTIONS WITH...FORMER NWA WORLD CHAMPION ADAM PEARCE
FSM: You began your in-ring career back in 1996. Can you tell us a little about your training? Adam Pearce: I started training in November 1995 under Sonny Rogers and Randy Ricci in Chicago. It was...
Read ReportTHE LEX EXPRESS TO REDEMPTION (FSM 96; Aug 2013)
With his autobiography set for release, he spoke to Brian Elliott about his career, and how fate gave him a new purpose.
Read ReportSEVEN QUESTIONS WITH... WRESTLER, PROMOTER AND TRAINER LES THATCHER
Interview with former wrestler, promoter, and trainer Les Thatcher
Read Report12 QUESTIONS WITH... TNA LEAD ANNOUNCER MIKE TENAY (FSM 98; Oct 2013)
The former world championship wrestling announcer talks about his career and offers a few tips to up-and-comers.
Read ReportFull Circle interview with John Morrison (FSM 98; Oct 2013)
WWE's version of the rock star front-man tells Thomas Gerbasi that he's not fallen out with his first love.
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