Eric Embry Shoot Interview

It is a real honor for RF VIDEO to get to sit down with a true legend in the wrestling business especially someone who not only performed in the wrestling ring but someone who was a booker in a few major wrestling territories.  That person is Eric Embry.  Not only was he a main stay in almost every wrestling territory in the 80′ and 90’s but he was also responsible for some major angles that are still talked about to this day. Eric has wrestled all over the country and has worked with everyone under the sun.  For the first time ever Eric sits down with RF VIDEO to discuss his entire wrestling career.  His stories are amazing as he was very happy to share some of his fondest memories with us. This was an incredible interview and if your a fan of the Memphis, Florida, World Class territories your going to love it.  We talked all about the Von Erichs, Puerto Rico, Bruiser Brody murder, drugs, ring rats, Jerry Lawler, USWA vs WCCW feuds and so much more.  If your a fan of Eric this will be one interview you can’t pass up on.  He talkes about all of his major programs and also major angles that he was involved in.  He was super open with us and he did not hold anything back.  We also talked in great detail about southwest champion wrestling and what is was like for him to become the booker of Puerto Rico and Texas with the Von Erichs. How did you get into the business Howd you get started Was the training more difficult than you thought Memories of your first match What was the hardest thing about breaking into the business back then How long were you kayfabed for Did any vets mentor you early on Did any vets test you How did you get into Florida Memories of working for Eddie Graham early on Did you like the territory Memories of Dusty Rhodes Memories of Jack Brisco Memories of the Funks from this territory How did you develop your promos Memories of Mark Lewin Memories of Andre the Giant Any good road stories from Florida Thoughts on Mike Graham Memories of Barry Windham Memories of matches with JJ Dillon Memories of working with a young Onita How big was it to get the TV title Did you feel any added pressure Memories working for Leroy McGuirk Memories of David Von Erich Memories of Ric Flair from this time Memories of the Iron Sheik from this territory Memories teaming with a young Terry Allen Memories of Stan Hansen and Bruiser Brody Memories of Hiro Matsuda Memories of matches with Ray Stevens Why did you move to Southwest Memories of Joe Blanchard Memories of Tully Memories of Gino Hernandez Whose idea was it to team you with Ken Timbs Thoughts on Ken Memories of matches with Al Perez and Manny Fernandez Did Ken leave you in a bind when he left Thoughts on being paired with Dan Greer Which did you prefer Any good road stories Memories of your babyface turn Memories of matches with the Sheepherders Memories of Bob Sweetan Memories of Bobby Jaggers How did business change when you guys got on the USA Network How did it change when Vince took the timeslot When did you realize that Southwest was in trouble How did you wind up in Puerto Rico How hot was the territory Memories teaming with Rip Morgan Thoughts on Carlos Colon Memories of matches with the Invader Thoughts on the Bruiser Brody murder Thoughts on Chicky Starr Favorite guys to work with Least favorite Any good road stories Did you ever try and get in with Vince or Crockett How did you wind up in World Class Thoughts on Fritz Thoughts on the Von Erichs Memories of Kerry from this time Memories of the Freebirds Memories of Iceman Parsons Memories of Chris Adams How were the Von Erichs handling the decline in business Memories of Abdullah the Butcher Memories of Gary Hart Memories of matches with Shaun Simpson Memories of teaming with Terry Taylor Were you surprised when Bill Watts sold Memories of matches with Steve Casey How did things change when Jerry Jarrett took over Do you think Jerry ran World Class into the ground Thoughts on Jerry Lawler Memories of matches with Jeff Jarrett Memories of the Texas vs. Tennessee feud Memories of working with a young Mick Foley Memories of Super Clash How did you wind up with the book Did you like booking Did you find yourself being treated differently by the boys Do you think you were a successful booker Favorite angle you booked Do you think it was bad for business when the name changed to USWA Memories of matches with Gary Young A lot of guys from that era say he was underrated, do you agree Memories of Eddie Gilbert How did your career come to an end Do you think you?d still be wrestling Who was the best guy you have ever been in the ring with Thoughts on steroids in wrestling Do you think you would have had a national run Fav and least fav guys you worked with Best rib you ever saw What do you do today Would you like to get back involved in the business as either an agent or booker Does the lack of kayfabe today bother you What happened to your school Thoughts on Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan wrestling today Thoughts on UFC and comparisons to pro wrestling Would you ever write a book