Konnan Pt. 2 Shoot Interview

It was 10 years ago that RF Video sat down with Konnan in his mansion in California and now once again in Los Angeles, Konnan takes the hot seat to follow up with RF Video this time talking about his entire tenure in TNA and what it is like to return to AAA in Mexico.  Don’t worry we cover the entire current scene of pro wrestling like WWE, TNA, ROH and so many other companies as well.Konnan has went through a lot in recent years, besides his raw deal in TNA which we talk about in great detail, he talks about his battle with drug problems and how his health problems affected him over the last few years.  What really happened in the locker room with Juventud Guerrera and Jack Evans and how did Konnan react to what Juvi said about him in recent interviews?  You will hear all about what it was like to work in Mexico when he came back as the head writer and all of the talent that gave him problems.  Want to hear about why Teddy Hart left Mexico well this interview spills all the dirt.Konnan talks in great detail about his entire TNA run and what it was like to work there with the people in charge.  He gives his thoughts and opinions on Dixie Carter, Vince Russo and all the other major power players that are calling the shots up there till this day.  We talk about all of the problems he had in TNA and nothing gets left out.  What really happened in ROH with him when I booked him back in the day for my company?  What does he think of Jeremy Borash?  Did he get along with Raven? Who did he try to get TNA to hire to be apart of LAX and why it never happened.   Konnan is very close with so many of the WWE talents and he gives us behind the scene details on what they thought about the Eddy Guerrero passing and the Chris Benoit tragedy.  What happened when Konnan tried to get a job in the WWE and who snubbed him? Konnan is another one of those guys who is super smart in our business and is way ahead of his time.  His outlooks on the business during this interview are right on the money.  If your a fan of wrestling and want to hear so many amazing backstage stories without any sugar coating, I would highly recommend this shoot interview! How did you wind up in TNA Initial thoughts on the company Initial impressions of Jeff Jarrett as a booker Thoughts on Vince Russo Thoughts on Jerry Jarrett How did things change when Jerry sold Do you think Dixie Carter knows what she is doing What happened during your first ROH appearance Why do you think you were booed so heavy Do you regret taking the booking What were some of the craziest offers you received when WCW went down from new promoters that didn’t work out Thoughts on working with the Maximos in TNA Did you like the role of mentor Memories of getting Juvi into the group Did Juvi get you any heat Did you see anyone on the indys back then that you recommended to TNA Thoughts on Super Crazy Thoughts on their later Mexicool gimmick Do you think there is a lot of racism in wrestling Vince Russo once said Americans don’t want to see lucha wrestling. Your thoughts? Is it hard to get a push being Mexican from a head writer that s ays that How responsible was Russo for the downfall of WCW Do you think he is overrated or underrated as a writer/booker Thoughts on the TNA writing team Thoughts on Dusty’s run as a booker Why do you think TNA hasn’t gotten more traction over the last couple of years. Memories of your TNA run against Jerry Lynn Memories of your run against Disco Memories of tagging with BG James Do you think talent in TNA are more interested in a quick payday than making the company succeed Thoughts on Hulk Hogan, his reality show, and how it turned out Thoughts on Ron Killings Thoughts on Monty Brown Who came up with 3-Live Crew Memories of matches with Shane Douglas What do you think of all of the ECW revivals over the last few years Are you surprised Paul Heyman has stayed out of wrestling Could he be a successful booker in TNA What continues to keep lucha so successful in Mexico You have had an off and on again relationship with Vampiro. How are you guys today. Thoughts on your matches with him Do you think Jeff Jarrett pushed himself too hard early on Thoughts on Scott D’Amore as a booker Do you think he overpushed his own crew of guys Thoughts on Raven Thoughts on Nash in TNA Do you think he was a good or bad thing for the X Division Thoughts on Samoa Joe How did the deal come about to send TNA guys to Mexico During your run here, when did you feel your body starting to break=2 0down You have been outspoken and honest about your early drug use. Did you use drugs during this time. Did you need painkillers during this time Memories of matches against Team Canada Memories of wrestling on the Best Damn Sports Show Were the hosts wrestling fans Thoughts on Jeremy Borash. Is he a stooge or do you like him How cliquish was the TNA locker room Did you ever have any talks about going to WWE You visited a few times, were you looking for work How different do you think your career would have turned out if Max Moon was successful You said when you left TNA it was due to a combination of lies, can you break them all down Does the talent in TNA make enough money You mentioned in an interview racial tension in TNA and disrespect, can you name some examples Was it frustrating to be a TNA original, unable to get more money and watch guys like Christian and Kurt Angle come in for huge contracts Do you think there is too much of an obsession with ex-WWE stars by management Do you think Dixie and Jeff get along How can so many things be so obvious to even fans and yet Dixie be so oblivious Do you think guys are frustrated working there If a third option was available, how many guys would leave Could they go head to head on Monday nights How did you get involved in the media frenzy following the Benoit tragedies Thoughts on the Benoit tragedy Thoughts on Kennedy’s comments during this time Did you get any heat from the boys for saying the things you did How much pain were you in towards the end of your TNA run Why did you want to put Homicide and Hernandez together with yourself Thoughts on Low Ki Where were you when you heard about Eddie Thoughts on Vickie and her role in the WWE What happened when you told TNA about your surgery What was the situation with the money Were you broke at the time When we last spoke with you, you were living in a big mansion. What happened Can wrestlers make it without pain killers or steroids Did you like doing the commentary Were you given full freedom during commentary Do you think he is a bit of hypocrite working there with Vince Russo< /div> How dangerous were your surgeries What exactly did you need down Would you have died without the surgery You solicited fan donations at the time. Some would say that after making millions of dollars that it was a little odd to be soliciting from wrestling fans. How do you answer that? Why the idea to sue TNA How did the boys react to that What did they do for Scott Steiner and not for you Thoughts on Scott Did the angle where Randy Orton spit on Eddie’s low rider bother you Did you ever talk to Rey about it What do you think in the difference in wrestling fans during this era. The era of the Internet and the smart marks Do you think Congress will ever step in and regulate wrestling What did you say to Congress You once said you prostituted yourself for a low price to TNA, can you expand on that Are you surprised that TNA hasnt pushed LAX to the main events since you left Were you surprised when Chavo was suspended for breaching the WWE Wellness Policy after what happened to his uncle What is wrong with TNA, how would you change it Will AAA fully promote in the U.S. Are you surprised TNA didn’t do more with the X Division Thoughts on Mick Foley in TNA Thoughts on the current UFC scene Were you surprised to see Mayweather get involved at WrestleMania Thoughts on Brock and Lashley in MMA Thoughts on the business in 2009 Thoughts on WWE coming into Mexico the last few years It has been rumored that they want to go into Mexico full time with a brand, thoughts Can you wrestle today Thoughts on Triple A today What happened recently with the Juventud incident Juvi says you ignored him, true Juvi says he helped you get back into Mexico, is that true Did you crap in Juvi’s bag He called you a cowards, how do you respond Why do you think someone as talented as Juvi isn’t wrestling for a big company Who is the next big star in AAA How bad did the swine flu impact business Thoughts on Antonio Pena’s death Juvi said you lied about trying to get him bac k into TNA He also said you use guys from Mexico to get ahead, how do you respond At your age and after so many years in the business, do you feel this is all a little childish You said you were going to release a book, any progress on that Do you think fans will ever see you back in the states for a big company Thoughts on UFC and comparisons to pro wrestling Can TNA compete with the WWE What makes someone a good worker In your career who did you find was overrated and underrated Favorite matches overall Fav guys to work with Least fav guys to work with Who do you enjoy watching Good ribs and road stories Thoughts on Ric Flair and his desire to wrestle again Career goals for the next year and five years Good road stories Fav and least favorite guys to work with Is there anyone you wished to work with that you havent What do you think is lacking in the business today