TNA Interviews

Interview: Shark Boy talks TNA, WCW and Austin’s thoughts on ‘Oh Shell Yeah’

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Shark Boy has been one of the most colourful characters in recent professional wrestling history. The 38-year-old from the Deep Blue Sea was a top Indy wrestler and featured on shows shown on ABC, MTV and The Discovery Channel. Shark Boy also spent time with WCW and featured on Saturday Night and Thunder. But it was in TNA that Shark Boy had most of his success,  during the memorable spell mimicking Stone Cold Steve Austin with the popular ‘Oh Shell Yeah’ gimmick. Joshua Modaberi caught up with Shark Boy to talk about ruining a SmackDown television taping, what Steve Austin thought of…

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Interview: Rockstar Spud talks reality TV, wrestling at Wembley and his TNA X Division ambitions

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Earlier this year, Rockstar Spud, along with Marty Scurll and Hannah and Holly, The Blossom Twins, took part in TNA’s search for a new star, TNA British Boot Camp. As we all know by now, Spud that came out victorious, earning a spot on the TNA roster in the process. During the series, the grappler from Birmingham, England was praised by the likes of Rollerball Rocco, Hulk Hogan and Kurt Angle. Spud also featured on the TNA Road to Lockdown tour in the UK, where he made his in-ring television debut against Robbie E. Joshua Modaberi recently caught up with…

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Our AJ Styles interview: Is this really the end of feud with Christopher Daniels?

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A few days ago, Collar & Elbow were lucky enough to speak to ‘The Phenomenal’ AJ Styles during TNA’s monthly conference call. Unfortunately due to a few technical hiccups on their part, we weren’t able to bring you the interview in time for Sunday’s Final Resolution PPV. However, due to the wonders of a three-day PPV time delay and an avoidance of anything even remotely spoilery, we can at last bring you our AJ Styles interview just before it airs over here in the UK. Enjoy. AJ Styles is the most decorated athlete in TNA history. He is a two-time…

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Interview: Jeff Hardy on Bound For Glory, his unique style – and going high risk.

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This coming Sunday, the number one contender for TNA’s World Heavyweight Championship, Jeff Hardy, will face titleholder and ‘The Greatest Man That Ever Lived’, Austin Aries, in the main event of TNA’s biggest PPV of the year – Bound For Glory. I don’t think it’s any secret ‘The Charismatic Enigma’ has been, and will always be, my favourite high-flying superstar - so I really was chomping at the bit to speak to the man who has created such controversy with his issues outside the ring (as well as his very public in-ring ones), yet still has the fans cheering for him wherever he…

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Interview: Samoa Joe on the BFG Series, UK wrestling fans – and facing CM Punk.

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He’s a former TNA Heavyweight Champion, he’s a finalist in this year’s Bound For Glory Series, and he’s one of the most respected and recognisable professional wrestlers on the planet. Collar & Elbow Wrestling’s Chris Pilkington recently spoke to the one and only Samoa Joe about many aspects of his career, including his time wrestling in the UK, his thoughts on the BFG Series – and whether he’s willing to let his children eventually step into the ring.  We’ve been lucky enough to interview some of the cream of the crop in the wrestling world over the past few months:…

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Interview: Miss Tessmacher on 2012 Olympics, Entrance Music and Hardcore Justice.

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This Sunday, TNA Wrestling presents Hardcore Justice featuring, amongst other matches, the reigning TNA Knockouts Champion Miss Tessmacher against Madison Rayne. The lovely Miss Tessmacher took the time to talk to several journalists including Collar & Elbow’s own resident girl Lauren Wright in an interview that gave us an insight into her early life, revealed some very surprising facts, and included the exclusive announcement that she will be coming over to the United Kingdom for the very first time on TNA’s tour next year! Hello, how are you Brooke? Not too bad. Have you had a chance to catch much…

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Interview: Austin Aries on Destination X, Titles … and Peanut Butter Sandwiches!

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In just over a weeks time, “The Greatest Man That Ever Lived” will main event his first ever TNA PPV. At Destination X, Austin Aries goes one on one with Bobby Roode with the TNA World Heavyweight Title on the line. Whilst Aries’ talents have never been called into question, few could have predicted his meteoric rise to the top of the card over the last twelve months (although, let’s be honest, we kind of did). Yet, through a combination of both hard work and determination, Austin Aries turned a one shot deal into a year long reign of awesomeness.…

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