Post by rickymartini on Feb 2, 2007 23:36:48 GMT -6
Ricky Martini says: Well, POW fans, we have an amazing treat for everyone intelligent enough to check out Happy Hour, the man, the legend, Rich Morrison is the guest today. Rich, how the hell are you?
Rich Morrison says: Ricky, I am without a doubt having the night of my life. What about you? How are things with you?
Ricky Martini says: Doing a lot better now that I'm employed again. Speaking of employment, you've had a hell of a soap opera going on with your current employment, wouldn't you say?
Rich Morrison says: I would say you hit the nail right on the head, man. It's been a crazy week for the "Undisputed King of Wrestling". Will I show up on UWL? Will I show up on POW? Do I have a clause in my contract that prevents me from working both? It's been insane!
Ricky Martini says: And that's the big question for most wrestlers who have signed contracts with POW and UWL. Do you see yourself as a POW wrestler long term?
Rich Morrison says: You know Ricky, this business is the most unpredictable sport that is currently on television. I would hope that the POW would always have a soft spot for Rich Morrison. I would love to be here for as long as the fans want to see me in this territory.
Ricky Martini says: You have been a controversial figure in the past. The current wrestling atmosphere just spells out controversy. Can you keep away from "stirring the pot" so to speak?
Rich Morrison says: I would love to say that I have reformed my ways of being the bad boy of American wrestling...but I would be a liar. Have I matured? Of course. But, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Remember that.
Ricky Martini says: And that has to worry Tito Capaci, wouldn't it? Afterall your relationship with the POW owner has been, for a lack of a better word, strained.
Rich Morrison says: What worries Tito, worries Tito. Mr. Capaci knew damn well what he was getting into when he allowed me to sign a contract for POW. I wouldn't call the relationship strained. I would call it highly volatile. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not. But, regardless, it always has the ability to blow up.
Ricky Martini says: Putting the saga of POW and its competitors aside. You have some competitors in POW. You and Chester Coban are still at each other's throats. Now you have to worry about Shawn Stevens as well. Do you feel isoloated at all?
Rich Morrison says: Do I feel isolated? What do you mean?
Ricky Martini says: All alone. Do you feel like you have to watch your own back while everyone is trying to stab it?
Rich Morrison says: I wouldn't say that, really. I hate to bring it up, but I have a very large bank account. You should know this, did you do any research for this Interview? At the snap of my fingers, I could get anyone I want to watch my back. Not that I need it, but, it's an option.
Ricky Martini says: Is that how you got Brock Hoyle to help you out of a jam this past week?
Rich Morrison says: Brock Hoyle is somewhat of a pet project, if you will. I remember looking at Hoyle about 3 years ago. He was a fresh faced kid with some good luck. I knew he would be huge in this business if he followed the right people. I never had to pay Hoyle for helping me out of a jam. This past week, he did something to help out one of the guys who brought him into professional wrestling.
Ricky Martini says: Obviously, Chester isn't interested in furthering the friendship at this point. Is your focus more on Coban or on your opponent at First Rights, Shawn Stevens?
Rich Morrison says: I hate to say it, but Coban will always have to be a priority. With a guy as big as him coming at you, it's scary. However, right now, my face is looking directly into the eyes of Shawn Stevens. I will beat him and take home the gold.
Ricky Martini says: What is your impression of Shawn Stevens as we go into the weeks leading up to First Rights?
Rich Morrison says: Shawn Stevens, honestly? (Smirks) Shawn does his thing, and I do mine. He's good. But, he's no Rich Morrison. I'm sure the general public would disagree with me, but I think I'm better than Shawn Stevens.
Ricky Martini says: Any particular strategy against him?
Rich Morrison says: We have a similar style. He's not much taller than I am. He doesn't weigh too much more than I do. Rich Morrison has made a career out of destroying big men. For the first time in a while, I'm going one on one with someone like myself. Strategy? End it quick.
Ricky Martini says: If you do end up being the POW Heavyweight Champion, the first ever champion, where will that accomplishment rank with the many you already have under your belt?
Rich Morrison says: I haven't won a World Heavyweight Championship in over a year and a half, Ricky. To touch gold again, POW gold...it would rank up there with my very first World title reign.
Ricky Martini says: And that is a testament to POW. Before we let you go, I would like to do some quick word association and ask one last question. Got time for that?
Rich Morrison says: I've always got time to make fun of others, yes. Go ahead, shoot.
Ricky Martini says: Ok. First off. Chester Coban
Rich Morrison says: Part time ally, part time nemesis. Full time bad ass.
Ricky Martini says: Shawn Stevens.
Rich Morrison says: The poor man's Rich Morrison.
Ricky Martini says: Let's throw a curve ball. Rich Morrison.
Rich Morrison says: Do we have an hour? Ha. The single greatest wrestler in the history of this business and the future POW World Heavyweight Champion. Yes, I believe the hype.
Ricky Martini says: Universal Wrestling League.
Rich Morrison says: I don't plan on burning any bridges here, Ricky. I'm still an active member and devoted part of their roster.
Ricky Martini says: Ok. Jay Jefferson?
Ricky Martini says: I have to ask. Its my job.
Rich Morrison says: A man who made a mistake and is being given a second chance.
Ricky Martini says: Tito Capaci.
Rich Morrison says: I beat him in a ladder match.
Ricky Martini says: And finally, New Money Army.
Rich Morrison says: "The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship."
-Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Ricky Martini says: Before we leave, I'd like you to give a prediction for the both the short term future and long term, say three or five years down the road for Power On Wrestling and where you might fight in to those predictions in POW.
Rich Morrison says: In the short term, I see POW excelling based on the core niche of superstars we have. I fit into that by becoming the first POW Champion. In three to five years? I'm not a psychic but I have a good feeling POW could get a national TV deal. And when that happens, I'll STILL be the first and only POW World Heavyweight Champion. Ha!
Ricky Martini says: Well, Rich, as always you never fail to entertain. Thanks for coming on and good luck at First Rights and beyond.
Rich Morrison says: No problem. You should always interview me. For some reason, I was pretty calm tonight. (Laughs) Hey, I can pay you more than Tito can!
Ricky Martini says: Alright. Until next time, POW fans, this is Ricky Martini and this has been Happy Hour.
Rich Morrison says: Ricky, I am without a doubt having the night of my life. What about you? How are things with you?
Ricky Martini says: Doing a lot better now that I'm employed again. Speaking of employment, you've had a hell of a soap opera going on with your current employment, wouldn't you say?
Rich Morrison says: I would say you hit the nail right on the head, man. It's been a crazy week for the "Undisputed King of Wrestling". Will I show up on UWL? Will I show up on POW? Do I have a clause in my contract that prevents me from working both? It's been insane!
Ricky Martini says: And that's the big question for most wrestlers who have signed contracts with POW and UWL. Do you see yourself as a POW wrestler long term?
Rich Morrison says: You know Ricky, this business is the most unpredictable sport that is currently on television. I would hope that the POW would always have a soft spot for Rich Morrison. I would love to be here for as long as the fans want to see me in this territory.
Ricky Martini says: You have been a controversial figure in the past. The current wrestling atmosphere just spells out controversy. Can you keep away from "stirring the pot" so to speak?
Rich Morrison says: I would love to say that I have reformed my ways of being the bad boy of American wrestling...but I would be a liar. Have I matured? Of course. But, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Remember that.
Ricky Martini says: And that has to worry Tito Capaci, wouldn't it? Afterall your relationship with the POW owner has been, for a lack of a better word, strained.
Rich Morrison says: What worries Tito, worries Tito. Mr. Capaci knew damn well what he was getting into when he allowed me to sign a contract for POW. I wouldn't call the relationship strained. I would call it highly volatile. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not. But, regardless, it always has the ability to blow up.
Ricky Martini says: Putting the saga of POW and its competitors aside. You have some competitors in POW. You and Chester Coban are still at each other's throats. Now you have to worry about Shawn Stevens as well. Do you feel isoloated at all?
Rich Morrison says: Do I feel isolated? What do you mean?
Ricky Martini says: All alone. Do you feel like you have to watch your own back while everyone is trying to stab it?
Rich Morrison says: I wouldn't say that, really. I hate to bring it up, but I have a very large bank account. You should know this, did you do any research for this Interview? At the snap of my fingers, I could get anyone I want to watch my back. Not that I need it, but, it's an option.
Ricky Martini says: Is that how you got Brock Hoyle to help you out of a jam this past week?
Rich Morrison says: Brock Hoyle is somewhat of a pet project, if you will. I remember looking at Hoyle about 3 years ago. He was a fresh faced kid with some good luck. I knew he would be huge in this business if he followed the right people. I never had to pay Hoyle for helping me out of a jam. This past week, he did something to help out one of the guys who brought him into professional wrestling.
Ricky Martini says: Obviously, Chester isn't interested in furthering the friendship at this point. Is your focus more on Coban or on your opponent at First Rights, Shawn Stevens?
Rich Morrison says: I hate to say it, but Coban will always have to be a priority. With a guy as big as him coming at you, it's scary. However, right now, my face is looking directly into the eyes of Shawn Stevens. I will beat him and take home the gold.
Ricky Martini says: What is your impression of Shawn Stevens as we go into the weeks leading up to First Rights?
Rich Morrison says: Shawn Stevens, honestly? (Smirks) Shawn does his thing, and I do mine. He's good. But, he's no Rich Morrison. I'm sure the general public would disagree with me, but I think I'm better than Shawn Stevens.
Ricky Martini says: Any particular strategy against him?
Rich Morrison says: We have a similar style. He's not much taller than I am. He doesn't weigh too much more than I do. Rich Morrison has made a career out of destroying big men. For the first time in a while, I'm going one on one with someone like myself. Strategy? End it quick.
Ricky Martini says: If you do end up being the POW Heavyweight Champion, the first ever champion, where will that accomplishment rank with the many you already have under your belt?
Rich Morrison says: I haven't won a World Heavyweight Championship in over a year and a half, Ricky. To touch gold again, POW gold...it would rank up there with my very first World title reign.
Ricky Martini says: And that is a testament to POW. Before we let you go, I would like to do some quick word association and ask one last question. Got time for that?
Rich Morrison says: I've always got time to make fun of others, yes. Go ahead, shoot.
Ricky Martini says: Ok. First off. Chester Coban
Rich Morrison says: Part time ally, part time nemesis. Full time bad ass.
Ricky Martini says: Shawn Stevens.
Rich Morrison says: The poor man's Rich Morrison.
Ricky Martini says: Let's throw a curve ball. Rich Morrison.
Rich Morrison says: Do we have an hour? Ha. The single greatest wrestler in the history of this business and the future POW World Heavyweight Champion. Yes, I believe the hype.
Ricky Martini says: Universal Wrestling League.
Rich Morrison says: I don't plan on burning any bridges here, Ricky. I'm still an active member and devoted part of their roster.
Ricky Martini says: Ok. Jay Jefferson?
Ricky Martini says: I have to ask. Its my job.
Rich Morrison says: A man who made a mistake and is being given a second chance.
Ricky Martini says: Tito Capaci.
Rich Morrison says: I beat him in a ladder match.
Ricky Martini says: And finally, New Money Army.
Rich Morrison says: "The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship."
-Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Ricky Martini says: Before we leave, I'd like you to give a prediction for the both the short term future and long term, say three or five years down the road for Power On Wrestling and where you might fight in to those predictions in POW.
Rich Morrison says: In the short term, I see POW excelling based on the core niche of superstars we have. I fit into that by becoming the first POW Champion. In three to five years? I'm not a psychic but I have a good feeling POW could get a national TV deal. And when that happens, I'll STILL be the first and only POW World Heavyweight Champion. Ha!
Ricky Martini says: Well, Rich, as always you never fail to entertain. Thanks for coming on and good luck at First Rights and beyond.
Rich Morrison says: No problem. You should always interview me. For some reason, I was pretty calm tonight. (Laughs) Hey, I can pay you more than Tito can!
Ricky Martini says: Alright. Until next time, POW fans, this is Ricky Martini and this has been Happy Hour.