Tom Brandi Shoot Interview

Philadelphias own Tom Brandi comes home…to RF Video for this exciting edition of the RF Video Shoot Interview series. Yes, the man who spent the 1990s all over the North American Wrestling Landscape tells all. From working WCW as Johnny Gunn and the WWF as the one and only Salvatore Sincere, Brandi has seen troubled times for both organizations and finally reveals all. Brandi also discusses in great detail his independent wrestling days as the Patriot, including any friction between himself and the original Patriot Del Wilkes. Everything you ever wanted to know about Tom Brandi but were afraid to ask. Go through Brandi’s entire career: his training, his WCW run, his WWE run, his stay in ECW, listen to him talk about all of the top stars!!! Listen up as Brandi talks about such controversial figures such as Bill Watts, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Dennis Coraluzzo, Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, Shawn Michaels, the Cliq and much, much more are covered as Brandi goes through the entire gamut of wrestling in this enlightening two plus hour shoot. Did we forget to mention this shoot has your recommended daily allowance of Tom Zenk stories?! RF Video is about to release the most honest, and interesting shoot in quite some time. Unexpectedly it comes from the man formally known as Salvatore Sincere, Tom Brandi. He was in WCW and the WWF in a very interesting era. He holds nothing back and shoots on everyone from Pat Patterson, to Shawn Michaels, to Tom Zenk, and so many more. He takes you inside the locker room of the WWF in the mid to late 90’s revealing some stories, that have yet been told. Plus he talks openly about local indy talent, promoters, and reveals an unreal amount of information. He talks about one individual that became one of the WWF’s & Hollywood’s biggest stars and reveals a side we’ve never heard. Forget what your pre-conceived thoughts might be, make sure you check this one out. Were you a fan growing up Who did you like watching What did you do before wrestling? Were you a fan prior? How did you break in? How did your training differ from the way guys are trained today Memories of your first matches Were you always into physical fitness What was the biggest misconception you had about the business before you got in it and started working What was the steroid scene like when you entered as compared to now Did you have any mentors early on What were your goals when you got into the business Were you frustrated early on Talk about the PA Indy scene when you first started Who did you think would make it that didn’t and vice versa Did any promoters rip you off early on How did you stay motivated What were payoffs like back then Did Joel Goodhart and Carmella Panfill’s radio show have any influence on your career When did you start sending tapes to WWF and WCW How were you contacted about coming to WCW Tom Zenk said this about how you got into WCW on a radio show “He sent in photos of himself to the office. That’s normal. What’s not normal is that Watts went up to all the female employees and showed them the photo, asking them, “Is this guy good-looking? Is this guy good-looking?” The women said Yes, and Brandi was hired. ” What were your impressions of Bill Watts Do you think he was fair Whos idea was it to team you with Tom Zenk Thoughts on Zenk Zenk has a reputation of being kind of a brat or pain in the ass, is that accurate What was the locker room like at the time Who did you ride with Do you think the Steiners were bullies Did it mean anything to you to wrestle on a pay per view from Philadelphia What was Jake Roberts like Thoughts on Sting Thoughts on Lex Luger Who were your fav and least fav guys to work with and why Memories workin with the Wrecking Crew Thoughts on working with Sid and Vader Thoughts on Ric Flair How bad were politics in WCW Do you think Erik Watts deserved his push Memories working with Kevin Nash Are you surprised at his success Memories of Shane Douglas Memories of Ric Flair How did things change when Watts was fired How did your tenure with WCW come to an end What were your career plans at that time What was it like going back to the indys How did you wind up working the NWA Title tournament Thoughts/memories of Dennis Coraluzzo How did you wind up working for ECW Did you think it would blow up in the way it did Thoughts on Paul Heyman Thoughts on Tommy Dreamer How come you guys only held them for one show Thoughts on working with Taz and Kevin Sullivan What did you think when you first saw Sabu How did you wind up in the WWF Initial impressions of Vince McMahon What were you promised upon entering What was the locker room like What were the politics like What were the Clique like in terms of power Thoughts on Shawn Michaels Did Kevin Nash and Scott Hall change from WCW Did Bill Watts being there help you originally Fav and least fav guys to work with Do you think you were held back for any reason Any good road stories and ribs Memories on working the Undertaker Memories on working with Rocky Did you think he would be a success Same question with Steve Austin Thoughts on Bret Hart How come your time with WWE came to an end Did you try and get back into ECW How did you wind up getting the Patriot gimmick Did the stories about Del Wilkes drug use a couple of years ago hurt the Patriot gimmick for those that got you confused What happened with the AWF Did you think it would be successful Who are your fav and least fav indy guys to work with Who do you think is the best worker not in the WWE today When critics say your gimmick was a cheap rip off, what do you say Any regrets What is the biggest problem with the majority of talents on the indys and indy wrestling itself Is there anyone you didn’t get a chance to work with that you wished you would have How much longer do you anticipate yourself wrestling for If you could make a tape of 4 matches to last forever for your grandkids, etc, which would they be. Does it bother you when you see less talented guys on television while you cant get booked full time in the WWE or TNA Would you be interested in becoming a road agent or writer/booker at some point What makes a great match What makes a great angle Do you think the new style of wrestling has passed you by What makes someone a good worker In your career who did you find was overrated and underrated Who do you enjoy watching What advice would you guys to talent wanting to get a job in the WWE Would you like to go back Who has taught you the most and why Any promoters who have ripped you off over the years that you wanna put out there