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15 Questions w/ Johny Fitness Conducted by IPW Owner Troy Peterson
1 When did you break into professional wrestling?
My first involvement was in
March of 2001. Its been awhile now...The time has went fast...The best
i can figure ive had about 75 matches in my career.
2 What made you want to become a professional
wrestler?
I was
always a fan of wrestling growing up.I watched Central States
Wrestling with Bulldog Bob Brown and Rufus R. Jones..Then i graduated
to Georgia Championship Wrestling and eventually watching WWE....
T.S. is who
got me involved with wrestling...He encouraged me and i had met most of
the crew b4 i started...Ive said b4 the wrestling really came along at
a great time for me and offered a positive direction for my weekend
activities!!
3 What was your first ever match?
I
tagged up with Gage Octane to face Thrillcat and Vixen at the Coliseum
in Dubuque....We lost and it was all Octane's fault because i did
my 1 move perfect.:)
 4 Who are some wrestlers that influenced you most
in the ring?
There are three people that really shaped who i am as a wrestler... T.S.- I think the strongest part of my wrestling is understanding how to make a match flow and keep the people interested...Last year alone T.S. and i spent well over 100 hours traveling together and talking wrestling 90% of the time...Ive learned so much from all our traveling together...
Gage Octane- I have learned alot from wrestling
with Gage.I have watched tapes of his matches and learned alot about
communication and also making your opponent look good...He is a
class act in and out of the ring...
Mr. Destiny- I think Destiny opened my eyes and
helped me take my wrestling up a notch..You dont have to over
think a match ...Its better to have some ideas (spots)
and insert them when the crowd dictates it.
5 What has been your favorite match?
I have quite
a few favorites....Backwash at Sec Taylor Stadium....T.S. in Crystal
Lake...Destiny in Delta & Worthington...
6 Who has been your toughest opponent?
Physically its Destiny,Havyk and Wicked Lester...For whatever reason i
always feel like ive been hit by a semi truck after
wrestling those guys!!
7 What has been the highlight of your career so
far?
To be honest its probably winning the IPW WRESTLER OF THE
YEAR and MOST POPULAR WRESTLER of 2004 .......Its something
that can never be taken away from my time in the ring!! There are so
many talented guys on the roster it was a great honor to be awarded.
8 Do you have any regrets in the wrestling
business?
I regret that i didnt start at a younger age...I also wish i was fully
trained when i started...Its been a learning experience along the
way. Although i still have plenty to improve on i finally
feel like a complete wrestler.
9 What is the worst injury you have suffered in
the ring?
Probably tearing ligaments in my ankle during a match...A few
months back i took a good chair shot to the lower back with the
chair facing the wrong direction...I think that was a big factor
in the bizarre lower back,ass,hamstring problem ive had....Its the
price you sometimes pay to hear the roar of the crowd......
10 What do think of the current state of indy
wrestling in the state of Iowa?
I think its in a great spot!! A number of feds offering very good
wrestling with believable looking wrestlers....There is something
for everyone...Impact Pro Wrestling is leading the charge..
11 Why do you think the fans love you so much?
I
think there are a few reasons.. The IPW Storylines...When I
had the belt i was really an underdog!! I got ambushed by
chairshots,speared over and over again,adrenaline rushes and constant
run-in beat downs.....Even though i had the belt for awhile i was
always in over my head with all the cards stacked against me....Its
hard not to root for that guy.
I think ive
learned to wrestle with emotion..Its something Kenny Backwash &
Rampage Ruska are very good at. T.S has driven it deep into
my tortured soul..It helps pump energy into the crowd and make them
care...
I make every
effort to talk to fans,sign autographs or take pictures with
them...Ive been snubbed by people i wanted to meet and ill always take
the time to connect with the fans...I also think its helps draw people
back to our shows...
12 How much longer do you see yourself in the
squared circle on a regular basis and how would you like to be
remembered?
WOW!!! Thats
a question i have pondered alot lately...My life seems to get busier
and busier as my boys grow older...For the past 6 months my
body has told me its time to quit...Its my heart that keeps
me going ..I really enjoy entertaining the fans and being around all my
friends...Id like to ride the wave a lil longer so ill probably wrestle
a little less than i have the past few years.
13 How would you like to be remembered
when your done wrestling?
First off it would just
be nice to be remembered when your gone.I guess id like to be thought
of as a team player and a wrestler who kept improving until the very
end...Id like to think when the fans hear "California Love" by Tupac
they'd remember ole Johny Fitness ....
14 What do you find most attractive in the
opposite sex?
There
are alot of things..If its a straight up physical question then its all
about the "junk in the trunk" for Johny Fitness...Otherwise a nice
personality and a sweet smile can go a long ways...I AM BOOTYMAN....
15 What would your advice be to anybody wanting
to become a professional wrestler?
First off id say get in the gym and make yourself look like a
wrestler..Then you need to hook up with T.S. and the IPW Training
Camp...What a unique situation...You get the best training in the world
from T.S and other very experienced guys(Ash,Octane,Destiny.etc..) and
also the ability to get booked on shows that regularily draw over 200
peeps...Where do i sign up at??
NAME ASSOCIATION What comes to your mind when you
think of the following people?
TS
Aggressor- My
mentor.. Nicest guy around next to myself :)...A real
old fashioned tough son of a biotch!!
Havyk- Very intense, Knowledgeable, Has a
real mean streak..
Brian Ash- An enigma, Very talented
wrestler, Glad to see him enjoying wrestling....
Mitch
Paradise- Intimidating, ultimate baby
face or heel, "I ended up in Radar O'Reilly's hometown?"...The
bar room chokeslam.
Steve Shettler- Class act ring announcer, needs
more self confidence out of the ring..
Rampage Ruska- Very athletic...The "Silent
Assasin".. Very popular without ever saying a word.
Juan
Fourneau- Great
Heel,Needs more boxing education to match me..Gives Matt Sheridan
a run for his money with his "Amazing Lawn Dart"...
Troy
Peterson- A
great guy to work with.. A unbelievable passion for the sport..Id
like to see him take a couple of Havyk's spears b4 i walk away...
Dirty Sanchez- Thrillcat on crack..
Very Funny...Great wrestling skillz when needed...
Gage Octane- A true pro.. Very
smooth....A highly underrated karoke singer.....
Wicked Lester Brody- A real bruiser,Succeptable to the
guillotene choke.Hes a child at heart...
Sieren- Great hair,Kids got potential..Pick
a gimmick and the ladies will come..
Perry Saturn- A great
attitude,Respectfull,Quiet...Definately a guy you wouldnt want
to meet in a dark alley...
2nd Coming- Very talented guys...I love
watching them.Id like to see them each in singles competition again....
"The Delta Dome"- The place i will always think
of first when my wrestling career is over....Lotta love for Delta...
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