Gary Wolfe Shoot Interview

The mystery continues to unravel about the story of Extreme Championship Wrestling. RF Video has been diligent over the last decade in bringing you that story. RF Video has featured interviews with various key players throughout the Extreme era. It is with great honor that RF Video brings you back to the beginning with an Extreme icon, “Pitbull” Gary Wolfe. Gary Wolfe was one of the key eras in ECW’s expansion from Eastern Championship Wrestling to the extreme conglomerate of the 1990s. Gary Wolfe was one of the first true utility players in ECW, making an impact in the tag team division and the singles division as a former ECW television champion. If there were stories to tell, Gary Wolfe is the man to tell them all. Wolfe talks about all of his legendary angles and matches from ECW. Wolfe talks about the legendary tag team title win over Raven and Stevie Richards. Wolfe also talks about the Pitbulls in-ring and out of the ring rivalries with Public Enemy, the Eliminators, the FBI, the Gangstas, RVD and Sabu, and more. If you are looking for someone to take the high road, it won’t be Gary Wolfe. Wolfe is brutally honest in documenting his extreme past. Wolfe also opens up about the most realistic angle of his career. Only a few men have suffered the horrors of having their necks broken in a wrestling match. Gary Wolfe talks about the night he broke his neck against Shane Douglas. How did it happen? Does he hold Shane responsible? Does he hold Paul Heyman and ECW responsible? What did he think of turning a real-life nightmare into a wrestling angle? How did it impact his future in ECW? Wolfe opens up about the biggest struggle of his career and his life. Wolfe also talks the struggles of keeping the Pitbulls together, while his partner enjoyed a singles push. Wolfe and Anthony Durante virtually disappeared from ECW for a brief time. What happened during that time period? Are the rumors of drugs and organized crime true? Wolfe opens up for the first-time ever on record ab out all of the urban legends surrounding the Pitbulls. Wolfe also opens up about the frustrations and broken promises of the Pitbulls’ return to ECW. Wolfe lost his partner Anthony Durante several years back. There are many rumors and myths surrounding his death. Wolfe opens up the book on his partner in and out of the ring. What does Wolfe really think happened? Was there a cover up? How emotionally difficult was it for him to lose someone so close to him? Wolfe also discusses drug use and abuse in the pro wrestling industry as related to this unfortunate incident. Wolfe is outspoken about the WWE’s resurrection of ECW. What were the pressures of working on One Night Stand and Hardcore Homecoming? What were his expectations from both? Can Gary Wolfe still make an impact in ECW in 2009? Why did the ECW-reunion tour fail? What were the differences in wrestling Shane Douglas years later? Wolfe is very opinionated about ECW and he is not afraid to anyone when dissecting his true love. Wolfe also talks about life after ECW. Wolfe has been an integral part of the independent in Philadelphia. Wolfe breaks down all of the major independents and offers his opinions on them. What was it like training the Wifebeater? How involved is he with PWU? What happened to the Xtreme Fight Club? Who are the stars of the independents according to Gary Wolfe? Wolfe breaks down the generation divide and accesses the 2009 state of the indepenents and the next future of stars. Fans of ECW will absolutely love hearing the trials and tribulations of a true extreme ground breaker. Wolfe breaks down the cliques, the politics, the partying, the good, the bad, and the ugly of ECW. Trust us when we tell you, this is the story of ECW that you won’t hear anywhere else. It is with great honor that RF Video presents a history lesson in extreme with the original Pitbull, Gary Wolfe. How did you break into the business What were your life plans before wrestling Who did you enjoy watching growing up Memories meeting Larry Sharpe How did you hook up with Anthony What was the NJ/PA indy scene like when you broke in How did you wind up going to Memphis Memories of Memphis Thoughts on Lawler and Jarrett Was the travel tough Memories working for Joel Goodhart How did you wind up working early on for the WWF Memories of wrestling the Brain Busters Memories of wrestling the Hart Foundation Memories of matches with the Powers of Pain Memories of Vince McMahon How were you guys treated by the locker room Did any vets take you under their wings How were you contacted about coming into ECW You came to ECW without Anthony, why Memories of meeting with Pau l Heyman early on Memories of wrestling Taz in the Dog Collar Match Was ECW cliquish How did you get friendly with Tod Early memories of Sandman Memories of matches with Taz and Sabu Memories of matches with the Rottens Memories wrestling Jimmy Snuka How did you wind up working for WING Memories of Victor Quionnes Did you like the style Do you think the fact you had so much going outside of ECW hurt your push 0A Memories of wrestling Hot Body and Stetson Memories of the night Sabu didn’t show up for the 3 Way Dance Memories of matches with Public Enemy Did Paul help you develop your promos Memories of matches with the Eliminators Did you like being paired with Francine Did you or Anthony date Francine Memories of matches with the Dudleys Memories of your infamous tables match with Stevie and Raven Why was it so good What did it mean to you to get the belts What happened the night Shane broke your neck Did you know it was broken Do you think it could have been prevented or was it just dumb luck Do you blame Shane Did Paul take care of you while you were gone How tough was it on you mentally not to be able to work out or wrestle Did you fear for your spot as a tag team when Anthony was pushed as a singles wrestler You guys disappeared from ECW for awhile. What happened There were rumors that it had something to do with a bad drug deal. Is that true Did you stay in touch with Paul and Tod during that time How different were things when you came back What happened in Queens between Anthony and New Jack Your memories wrestling the Gangstas Did you like the ECW style Did you look at ECW as long term or short term Any good road stories Was it frustrating early on to not have a bigger role in ECW Do you think Taz became a bit of a bully or he was just trying to stay into character at times Memories of some of the ECW riots How did you guys come up with the Super Bomb Memories wrestling the Bruise Brothers What happened in your tryout match with the WWE against the Headbangers What kind of feedback did you get from the office Were you involved in Tod’s deal to jump to WCW Do you think Tod got a fair shake in ECW What led to you finally leaving ECW Axl Rotten says there were two ECWs. The early ECW and then the second ECW post 1998 and that was more or less a fake ECW. Do you agree Memories wrestling in FMW Memories wrestling in NOAH Did you think your full time wrestling career was over after ECW Were you surprised ECW went out of business Do you think it could have survived Could ECW work today How did you get involved with the ECW angle at CZW’s Cage of Death Why didn’t you guys come back Memories training the Wifebeater John Zandig of CZW told a story about you trying to hold him up for more money with a ring rental years ago. Is that true How did you get involved in 3PW Thoughts on Jasmine Do you think 3PW could have been bigger What did it mean to you be their champion Favorite matches in 3PW Memories wrestling Terry Funk Memories of 3PW matches against Raven How did you hear about Anthony Are you surprised Some people suspect foul play, do you Do you think you and Anthony would have resurrected the team for a final big run Was his death the one that surprised you the most Whos idea was it to team you and Mike Kruel as Pitbulls 2000 Who were some of you favorite guys to work with on the independents Why do you think 3PW didn’t work How were you contacted about Hardcore Homecoming How were you contacted about One Night Stand Did you expect a bigger part Was there a separation backstage between WWE and ECW guys Did you get any heat from Harcore Homecoming’s promoters or the WWE for working for both Are you surprised that there was such a big ECW following in 2005 What happened to the Xtreme Fight Club deal with Tod Memories of your matches with Shane Was he hard to work with at that stage of his career Why do you think the tour outside of Philly didn’t draw Did you expect to be a part of WWE’s new ECW brand when the TV show launched How did you get involved in PWU PWU grew big in 2007. What happened Why did it crash so fast What was your reaction when Kid Kash and Jamie Noble called themselves the Pitbulls You went on some radio show and shot on Raven before a match and he didn’t show up. What happened? Did you guys bury the heat Thoughts on Johnny Kashmere as a promoter Thoughts on getting involved with the ICP What happened with the Sandman at Lou Albano’s party Were you surprised to see Larry Winters back involved Is it hard to make a living on the indys in 2009 What do you think about the indys in 2009 Did you ever have any talks with TNA What is life like after wrestling Do you think the Pitbulls ever got the opportunity that you deserverd What do you remember about seeing yours elf in Rolling Stone Do you think that tag team wrestling is a dying breed How did you get into hosting a talk show Thoughts on the Iron Sheik Thoughts on the Chris Benoit Family Tragedy Is there a problem with drugs in wrestling Thoughts on MMA Do you have any advice for guys breaking in today Would you want to write a book Thoughts on The Wrestler Do you still have a passion for the business