Dirty White Boy Shoot Interview

The days of territorial wrestling and traveling the world are over for today’s pro wrestlers. RF Video is excited to bring you one of the last of pro wrestling’s true road warriors. From New York to Alabama and Tulsa to Memphis, RF Video is proud to present one of the last of a dying breed. RF Video presents our newest Shoot Interview with the Dirty White Boy, Tony Anthony. DWB talks about the early territorial days of pro wrestling. What were his early days as a territorial wrestler like? What was training under Steve Keirn like? Tony talks about working in Memphis in his early years. Who did he like, who gave him trouble? Who were his favorite and least favorite opponents? How did Jerry Lawler and Jerry Jarrett treat him? DWB breaks down the life of a Memphis wrestler in this Shoot Interview. DWB talks about his long career in the southeastern part of the country. What was it like working with the Armstrongs? How did the area change when David Woods bought the territory? What are Tony’s memories of the next generation of stars like Shane Douglas, Sid Eudy, Paul Heyman, Eddie Gilbert, Tom Pritchard, and Missy Hyatt? DWB has great road stories and in ring memories of all of the above and more. DWB talks about returning to work for Jerry Jarrett in the USWA. How had Jarrett changed? How had territorial wrestling changed? What was the dynamic like between the old World Class wrestlers and Jarrett’s wrestlers? How did the booking change? What were the Von Erichs like at this time? What prompted him to start involving his wife in the business? Did anyone make a pass at her? DWB has some great stories from this transitional time in pro wrestling. DWB also breaks down his long career in Smokey Mountain Wrestling. DWB has some scathing words for his former boss in this Shoot Interview. DWB also talks about the great collection of talent in SMW. DWB talks about his ring wars with Tracy Smothers. What was Tracy like outside of the ring? DWB also recalls some great traveling stories in SMW. DWB also talks about his matches with the Rock and Roll Express? Are they as good as some say they are? Tony offers his thoughts as someone that has been in the ring with them. DWB also talks long and hard about his infamous WWE run. Who came up with the name T.L. Hopper? How did the gimmick come about? Did he like it? What was the intention of the gimmick? How did the rest of the locker room react to the gimmick? Did Tony try and bring his wife into the company? Tony recalls one of the most infamous gimmicks in pro wrestling. Throughout the interview, DWB takes us through a journey as told on a long car ride. DWB recalls the wars, the road stories, the ribs, and the conflicts of his long career. Along with the miles, came classic stories which he retells here for the first time. It is with great pleasure that RF Video presents our newest Shoot Interview with the Dirty White Boy Tony Anthony. Were you a wrestling fan growing up Who did you enjoy watching 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 Memories of your first match Did anyone mentor you early on Memories meeting Steve Keirn Memories of him as a trainer Memories meeting Ron Wright Early memories meeting Len Denton How did you get into Memphis Memories of Jerry Lawler Memories of Jerry Jarrett Were young guys treated well What was the travel like What was the party scene like Did you like working with a mask Fav matches during your time as the Grapplers Memories of matches with the Fabs How hot were the crowds then for the Fabs Do you think Lawler was jealous of their success Memories of matches with Dutch Mantell and Koko Ware Memories of the Sheepherders Memories of Bobby Eaton Memories of Jimmy Hart Memories of Austin Idol How did you wind up in Central States Is it true that the payoffs were low there Thoughts on Bob Geigel Thoughts on Harley Race Memories of matches with the Oates brothers Memories of matches with Marty Jannetty and Tommy Rogers Did you feel that those guys would go on and make it Memories of Bob Brown Any good road stories How did you wind up in Continental wrestling Memories of matches with the Nightmares Did you like the territory Memories of Tom Pritchard Early memories of Ric Flair Did you ever wrestle for the title against Flair or Race Memories of matches with Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden How did things change when Eddie Gilbert and David Woods took over Memories of Eddie as a booker Memories of Missy Hyatt Memories of Sid Vicious Memories of Shane Douglas Memories of Paul Heyman Memories of matches with Wendell Cooley Memories of Mr. Wrestling II Memories of matches with Bob Armstrong Why did you leave How did you wind up in the USWA Me mories of matches with Chris Champion Was there tension between Jerry’s guys and the older World Class guys Memories of the Von Erichs Did you ever Kerry lose it Thoughts on Eric Embry as a booker Memories of matches with Dustin Rhodes Memories of Mick Foley Who came up with the name Dirty White Boys How did you wind up teaming with Tom Burton When did you get your wife involved Did that ever cause tension being married to someon e in the business Did you ever find any of the boys trying to hook up with her behind your back Memories of matches with the Southern Rockers Memories of matches with Jeff Jarrett Memories teaming with Doug Gilbert Did you like Doug Any good road stories Could you sense the territory era drying up Did you ever try and get into the WWE or WCW at this time How did you wind up in SMW Initial impressions Thoughts on Jim Co rnette Do you think he is a good booker Did you finally feel like you were getting the push you deserved Did you prefer tag team or singles wrestling Any good road stories Memories of matches with Brian Lee Memories of matches with Tracy Smothers Memory of the Mighty Yankee gimmick Memories of matches with the Rock and Roll Express Memories of matches with Jake Roberts Were Jake’s demons a problem Memories of matches with Jerry Lawler Did you like the SMW – USWA angle Did you ever meet Rick Rubin Memories of teaming with Tracy Smothers Memories teaming with Paul Orndorff Memories of matches with Ronnie Garvin Memories of matches with Buddy Landell Memories of matches with Al Snow and Unabomb Are you surprised at Glen Jacobs’ success Memories of matches with PG13 Memories of matches with Dick Slater How did you wind up in the WWE Who came up with the TL Hopper gimmick Did you like it Were there any talks to bring your wife in Initial impressions of Vince Did you expect a bigger push Did you think more could have been done with the gimmick Were you frustrated Did you ever express frustrations Any good road stories Who’s idea was Uncle Cletus Did you like the Godwinns Why do you think you were dropped from their gimmick Memories of matches with the Road Warriors Do you remember any tension between Bret and Shawn during this time Why did your run end Did you expect to be back Did you try and get into WCW after your run ended Memories of doing the Tennessee indys How did Tennessee Mountain Wrestling come about Could a territory like that work today Are you surprised TNA never called since you knew Jeff What do you20miss most about working full time Was it hard adjusting to life after wrestling 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 Thoughts on UFC and comparisons to pro wrestling Do you want to write a book What do you do today Can you make a full time living today from wrestling Fav and least fav guys to work with Fav ribs and road stories Thoughts on The Wrestler