Brian Adias Shoot Interview

We have only read and heard about one of the most controversial territories in wrestling history. But what would it have been like to live it? RF Video is excited to sit down with a former World Class Championship Wrestling alumni and Von Erich family friend. RF Video is proud to present our newest Shoot Interview with Brian Adias. Brian has a unique perspective on the Von Erich family. Brian grew up with Kerry Von Erich and was a friend of the family since his youth. Brian was there to experience the ups and downs with one of wrestling’s first families. Brian has some great stories he tells us about the family from his high school years and about what Kerry was like growing up. Brian spent a lot of years on the road before headlining Star Wars. Brian talks about all of his travels around the country. Brian talks about working as a young wrestler in the Mid Atlantic region. How was he treated by his peers? Who mentored Brian in the area? How close did he remain with the Von Erich family? Brian has some great road stories from his travels. The highlights of this interview come when talking about World Class. Brian was there in the peak years and the down years. Brian compares all of the eras and has some great anecdotes from each era. Brian talks about Fritz and the complexities of being a father and a promoter. Brian also gives some great insight on many of the talent that came through World Class during his years in the area. Brian also gives his candid thoughts on the Von Erich family demons and drug abuse. Who does Brian think was to blame? What happened the night Kevin passed out in the middle of a match? How did the Von Erich boys change with success? Did he ever step up and express his concerns to Fritz? Brian gives a side that we have never heard=2 0before from not only a co-worker, but a family friend. Brian is exceptionally insightful when he talks about his high school friend Kerry. Brian tells a shocking story about what Kerry said at one of his brother’s funerals. Brian also talks about the changes in Kerry. Brian talks about the suicide and signals he saw leading up to that fateful day. Brian also talks about what could have helped Kerry from going down that road. Brian’s stories about Kerry are simply riveting. In addition to his association with the Von Erichs, Brian talks about all of the great names he encountered throughout his career. World Class fans will undoubtedly love this interview as they talk a walk down Texas memory lane. It is with great excitement that RF Video presents the Brian Adias Shoot Interview. Were you a wrestling fan growing up Who did you enjoy watching Is it true that you did go to school with Kerry Memories of Kerry in school Did he ever talk about wanting to wrestle How strong was he at this time How did you get into the business What was the training like What was the biggest misconception of the business that you had What was the hardest thing in training How soon did you smarten up Was Fritz a tough trainer How much did Fritz kayfabe early on Early memories of Kevin Memories of your first match Did anyone mentor you early on How did you wind up in the Mid Atlantic area Thoughts on Jim Crockett Who was the booker at this time Memories of Ric Flair Memories of Rick Steamboat Memories of Dusty Rhodes Who did you travel with Who did you enjoy working with most Who did you enjoy working with least What was the travel schedule like How were young guys like you treated Were you in contact with Fritz at all during this time Fav matches from that time period Did any of the vets mentor you Did you make any longstanding friendships from that time Early memories of your days in World Class Memories of matches with Bill Irwin Memories of the Von Erich boys from this time Could you tell that something special was happening here Memories of Jimmy Garvin How did business change after Star Wars when the Freebirds turned on the Von Erichs How did you get into Portland Is it true that his brother used to bet on shoots or matches or something like that Any good Don Owens stories Memories of your first matches there How did you develop your promos Did you encounter racism early on Who did you ride with Any good road stories Memories of Buddy Rose Memories of the Grappler Memories of Rip Oilver Who were your fav and least fav opponents Fav guys to travel with Is it true that you had to drop a letter from your last name Who came up with Brian Adidas/Adias Memories of Dynamite Kid Memories of Curt Hennig How did you wind up wrestling in Canada Did you like it Memories of matches with Ivan Koloff How did you wind up in Southwest Memories of Joe Blanchard Initial memories of Tully Blanchard Who was the first promoter to see potential in you Memories of Gino Hernandez Good road stories Favorite matches Did you prefer to stay in Texas Memories of matches with the Grappler How did you wind up back in World Class Did Fritz treat you differently now that you were a seasoned wrestler How had the Von Erichs changed The drug use by the Von Erichs has been legendary over the years. Do you think it has been overstated or were there serious problems. Did you ever try and talk to them as friends Had Kerry changed a lot How much did Kerry change after the accident Iceman Parsons in his shoot blamed Doris for their drug abuse. Do you agree? Do you think Fritz was oblivious or he knew Do you think Fritz should have went national Did WWE ever approach you Memories of matches with Buzz Sawyer What was it like to wrestle with or against the boys in terms of heat and fan reactions Memories teaming with Iceman Parsons Memories of the Freebirds Any good Freebird stories Memories of matches with Mark Lewin Memories of Bruiser Brody Memories of Gary Hart Who was your favorite booker Memories of your run against Kevin Was Kevin a stiff wrestler Did you like working heel Memories of Al Madril Memories of Chris Adams Memories of John Tatum and Missy Hyatt Memories of Rick Rude Memories of the Ultimate Warrior and wrestling him Memories of matches with Mike Von Erich Do you think Mike wanted to wrestle Memories of matches with Tony Atlas Memories of matches with Kerry Memories of Iron Sheik when he came in What happened the night Kevin collapsed in the match in Ft. Worth How did things change when Mike died Did the wrestlers worry about the boys How did things change when Ken Mantell started booking Did you like the Wild West feud How did Kerry change after the accident Memories of matches with Buddy Landell Memories of matches with Abdullah the Butcher How did you wind up in Global Did you think itd succeed How did you wind up in Global Whyd Global fail Memories of Mick Foley and Scott Levy from Global Memories of a young John Hawk Did you like doing the biker gimmick Is there anyone that made it that surprised you and is there anyone who didn’t make it who you thought would Do you still watch wrestling What are your thoughts on all of the deaths of the past few years and which in particular hit you hardest Do you want to write a book Have you watched any of the documentaries on World Class Where were you when you found out about Kerry’s death Is it hard to adjust to life after pro wrestling What do you do today Fav and least fav guys to work with Fav ribs and road stories Favorite ribs How did you wind up back last year Do you still have a passion for the business What do you miss most and least about being a full time wrestler