Marc Mero Shoot Interview

Watching the Monday Night Wars was one of the most exciting times for any pro wrestling fan. Could you imagine what it would be like to be a part of it? RF Video had an opportunity to sit down with a man that was right smack in the middle of it. It is with great excitement that RF Video presents the Shoot Interview with Marc Mero. Marc is one of the most candid guests we have ever interviewed. Marc is also brutally honest and reflects back throughout the interview at his own mistakes and bad choices. Marc is full of life and full of energy during the entire interview. Marc starts off with some great stories about breaking into the business. Marc recounts getting his first WCW deal and going from making $17,000 a year to $75,000 and how it impacted him. Marc is also brutally honest about his inexperience during the first three years of his WCW tenure. Marc also talks in great detail about his famous character, Johnny B. Badd. Who came up with the character? What kind of spin did Marc put on it? Marc tells a very funny story about his father’s reaction to the character. Did he ever meet Little Richard? Marc also talks about coming up with his promos and who gave him ideas. Marc also talks about Dusty Rhodes’ influence early on with the character. Marc has some great ring stories from his time in WCW. Marc talks about wrestling and traveling with Sting. Marc also talks about his series of matches with Brian Pillman. Marc shares a very funny story about something Arn Anderson said to him before a match. Marc talks about his series of boxing matches with Scott Levy. Marc also talks recounts his early days working out the Power Plant and who helped him out. Marc talks about all of the booking and management turmoil in WCW. Marc talks about working for Dusty, Bill Watts, Kip Frey, and Eric Bischoff. What did Marc think of Bill Watts at that time? What were Marc’s initial impressions of Eric? How hard or easy was Eric to negotiate with? Who were his favorite and least favorite bookers? How did the political climate change when Hulk Hogan came over? Marc also has first hand experience with several of wrestling’s biggest stories in and out of the ring. Marc remembers the night of the Sid Vicious-Arn Anderson fight and where he was. Marc remembers the night Mick Foley’s ear fell off in Germany. Marc talks about being at Survivor Series 97 and the aftermath. Marc talks about the incident with Brian Pillman and Kevin Sullivan and what his thoughts were. Marc talks about being in the ring with The Rock at his debut in the Survivor Series. If he was there, Marc talked about it here in the interview. Marc is also very open about the road life of his days as a pro wrestler. Marc is very forthcoming about his issues with drugs and partying during his days in WCW. Why was it different for him in the WWE? How bad was the partying in WCW? What booker threatened to fire Marc after Marc missed a house show? It is a rare opportunity to hear anyone talk about their troubled past such as Marc does in this interview. Marc talks in detail about his jump to the WWE. What was he promised and why didn’t it happen? Why did so many of the boys resent him? Marc also gives his thoughts on Triple H’s latest verbal attacks on him, as well as past attacks from Mick Foley and Steve Austin. Why didn’t Marc ever feel comfortable with the “Wildman” persona? How well did he get along with Vince McMahon? What WWE star ribbed him and locked him in a room as his music was playing? Marc is very candid in opening up about the highs, and the lows his WWE career. Marc also talks extensively about his ex-wife “Sable” Rena Mero. How did they meet? Who was with Marc when he met her? What was Marc’s situation? How quick did they marry? How exactly and why did Rena get involved with the WWE? Marc also answers all of the rumors about his ex-wife. Was she hard to work with? What did Rena think of all the public bashing by Tammy Sytch? Why did everyone not like the Meros? What kind of pressure did Rena’s heat put on him? What exactly was the reason they left? Did he know she was coming back? Were there plans for the two of them to go to WCW? Marc also answers the rumor about Rena having an affair with a very powerful WWE executive and then being stolen by Brock Lesnar. Is it true and yes, we do name names. Marc also talks about his crusade against drugs. How long has he been involved? How did the media find him during the Benoit tragedy? How does he answer his critics who say he was just jumping on the bandwagon? Does he think there is still a problem in wrestling with drugs? What surprised him the most about doing all of the media during the Benoit tragedy fallout? What will it take in his opinion for the government to get involved? This Shoot Interview is full of high energy from start to finish. Marc is very passionate about his life, his career, and the wrestling business. Marc does not shy away from any question and answers all of the tough questions and rumors about him and his ex-wife. Marc reveals plenty for the very first time on video in this exclusive interview. It is with great excitement and pleasure that RF Video brings to you the brand-new Marc Mero Shoot Interview. Being a fan growing up. What attracted you to wrestling How did you break in What was the training like What was the biggest misconception you had about training How come you never went into pro boxing If you were coming up now, would you have gone towards MMA How did you meet the Malenkos How bad did they stretch you Did they teach you how to shoot Memories of your first match What were the indys like then Were you confident that you would get a WWE or WCW deal How did you get into WCW Initial impressions of WCW Memories of your first match there against Doom How long did it take you to integrate into the locker room How soon did you get a full time deal Who mentored you early on Memories of Ole Anderson as a booker Memories of your matches with Brian Pillman Who came up with the Johnny B. Badd gimmick Did you like it How did your family react Did any of the vets test you early on Which vets did you learn from in or out of the ring Memories working with Sting Memories of Lex Luger Memories of Bill Watts as a booker How hard was it for you to adjust to Bill’s new rules Did any of the guys rebel Memories of Kip Frey Do you remember the guys being hard on DDP early on when he started working Memories of your boxing matches with Raven Thoughts on Raven Memories of the infamous Arn Anderson/Sid Vicious incident Memories of the night Catcus lost his ear Memories of Ric Flair around this time Do you think Vader was a bully What was the drug and party scene like Memories winning the WCW TV title Memories of matches with Mick Foley Memories of your matches with Maxx Payne Memories of your matches with Jimmy Garvin Is it true that Honkytonk Man didn’t want to put you over Initial impressions of Eric Bischoff when he came on board Memories of working with Eric Some guys have said that Eric let guys determine their own financial worth, true? Memories of your series with DDP and Kimberly Memories of having Kim as your valet How did you meet Rena Was it a whirlwind romance Was she a wrestling fan Memories of matches with Steve Austin in WCW Memories of matches with Steve Regal How did things change when Hulk Hogan came in Any memories of the Vader-Orndorff fight What were your initial thoughts when WCW announced Nitro Memories of your matches with Luger Memories of matches with Paul Orndorff How soon before your contract ran out did you start negotiating Did you think you’d wind up leaving Is it true that Eric wanted to fight you when you told him you signed with the WWE How did the WWE negotiations come about Initial impressions of Vince How did Rena get involved Were you for or against her being a part of the business It is said that the WWE had huge plans for you when you signed, is it true, what were they, and why do you think it never happened How different was the WWE locker room as opposed to WCW Who came up with the Wildman character Did you like it Did Vince have any problem with you doing a shooting star How did you learn the move How soon did it take you to integrate into the locker room Memories of the Shawn/Bret dynamic Memories of your feud with Triple H Triple H said on his DVD that wrestling you made him a better worker because you were so bad that he had to overcompensate. Your thoughts? Are you surprised at how powerful he has become A lot of guys like Hunter, Mick, and Austin have taken shots at you over the years. Why do you think that is and how much have they hurt you? Memories of the Clique and how did it change when they left Do you think some guys resented you for getting the IC title Memories of the Monday Night Wars Thoughts on when the fake Razor and Diesel came aboard When did Rena start training Did you find that she picked it up quick When she started getting more over than you, how much of a strain did that put on your marriage A lot of guys have said that success went to her head, do you agree Some guys have called you overly protective and paranoid of her back in your days there, your thoughts There are reports of several ribs the guys played on your wife, how tough was that on you Did you ever confront anyone over it How did Rena’s feud with Tammy Sytch start Did you and Chris have issues over it Did you and Tammy ever have words Are you surprised that Tammy still badmouths her Do you think anything with Rena ever went too far Who’s idea was it to change to the Marvelous gimmick Memories of working WrestleMania Memories of the Brawl for All Were you surprised when Bart knocked out Doc Were you for or against Rena posing for Playboy When is the first time you noticed if ever, anything going to her head Memories of working with Vince Russo Memories of the Undertaker Memories of matches here with Austin Memories of the Rock’s debut Were you surprised at how far he made it There are reports that Shawn and Hunter gave him a real hard time early on, do you remember this Memories of Survivor Series 97 and the aftermath Memories of working with Jacqueline What was the party lifestyle like in the WWE Did you feel pressured here to use steroids Memories of working mixed tag matches against your wife What led to you leaving the WWE Your ex wife sued the WWE, do you think that it was a fair lawsuit Were you shocked to see her go back There are rumors that Vince and her had an affair and Brock stole her from Vince, have you heard this Thoughts on Brock Lesnar How well do you two get along You have become outspoken on steroids, Brock is a naturally big guy that some suspect used steroids, how comfortable were you with him being around your children What led to you and Rena’s divorce Do you regret walking out with her Did you and wife ever plan to go to WCW after you guys left the WWE How did you wind up in TNA Did you like it Thoughts on Jeff Jarrett How come you don’t do any indys What led to your retirement What inspired you to start speaking out against drugs in wrestling How bad is the problem What were your thoughts on Steve Blackman defending the business against you on television What surprised you most about doing all of those shows Thoughts on Bruno Sammartino and Billy Graham Thoughts on the fallout of Kennedy’s comments How do you answers skeptics that say you were just looking for publicity during the Benoit fallout How come you never spoke out about this issue earlier What do you do today about it When Finlay said you had nothing to do with the business, what were you thinking Can a wrestler make it in the WWE without steroids Can you talk about the HGH problem Is TNA a safe haven for talent that fail the WWE’s Wellness Policy How ironclad is the wellness policy Are you surprised at how many of your peers have turned on you since you started speaking out Would you ever want to make one more run somewhere Advice for young guys and girls getting into the business