The name "Nature Boy" genuinely comes with controversy. Whether it was Buddy Rogers or Ric Flair, there is no shortage of stories about the "Nature Boy." RF Video's newest Shoot Interview is no different. RF Video is proud to present our newest Shoot Interview with the "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel. There aren't many pro wrestlers that have been involved in more controversy than Buddy Landel. Buddy worked for all of the major territories and promotions around the country. Buddy has countless stories about the promoters, his opponents, road trips, drugs, and more from all of these territories. Buddy recounts them all in great detail in his own unique way in this exciting Shoot Interview. Buddy's name has been mentioned involving one of the biggest urban legends in pro wrestling. We have talked about it with other players, but we finally get to ask the player himself about one of pro wrestling's most infamous tales. Did Buddy Landel no-show the night he was supposed to win the NWA world title? What are the circumstances surrounding this story? Hear what Buddy has to say from start to finish and you decide for yourself, whether this is true or urban legend. Buddy also talks about his infamous partying stories. Buddy was a notorious partier in his days on the road. Buddy talks about all of the drugs, fights, and travels as one of wrestling's true road warriors. Buddy recounts the bar incident that cost him his job in WCW and how Dusty Rhodes reacted to the news. Buddy is brutally honest in opening up about his past issues with drugs, the jobs it cost him, and where he would be if he had stayed clean. Buddy is one of the first pro wrestlers to openly embrace being a born again Christian. Buddy has preached the gospel to many of his fellow wrestlers. In Buddy's mind, find out who he thinks is sincere or a phony when it comes to religion and wrestling. Do they mix? Buddy names some interesting ex-pro wrestlers who preach the good word, yet fail to live up their reputations. Buddy talks about his many miles spent on the road going from territory to territory. Buddy has some interesting insight into Bill Watts. Does Buddy respect Bill or does he have a vendetta with his former boss? Who were Buddy's favorite and least favorite bookers to work for? Is the story Billy Jack Haynes told us about wrestlers being stiffed on their Starrcade pay? What promoter fired Buddy in the middle of a big program and why? Buddy also opens up about his relationships with the other Nature Boys and has some interesting things to say about one in particular. What separated Buddy from his peers? How did Buddy make himself stand out? How did he come up with the Nature Boy gimmick? How did the other Nature Boys react? Who helped make Buddy a better wrestler? Did Buddy enjoy his many matches with Jerry Lawler and why or why not? Buddy also goes back in time to the Billy and Buddy episode and talks about how that came about, if anyone was mad, and why the program worked so well with the King. You won't hear stories like this anywhere else. It is rare that we find a wrestler as open and honest about their troubles, highs, and lows as Buddy Landel. Whether you are a fan of Buddy's or not, you will love hearing the stories about all of the other great wrestlers from his time period as told as only Buddy can. It is truly with great honor and excitement that RF Video presents our brand new Shoot Interview with the "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel. How did you get started in wrestling How much of an influence was Buddy Rogers Memories of the Malenkos Memories of the Malenkos stretching anyone Memories of living with Bob Roop Memories of your first wrestling match Memories of Bob shooting or stretching guys Who gave you the idea to die your hair blonde Did you worry immediately that guys would resent it since Ric Flair had a similar gimmick Did Flair send word early that he didn't like it Did you envision a big program with Flair down the line Memories of your first matches with the NWA champion Did the early success go to your head What was the road like in terms of partying and groupies Memories of your first blade job Memories of working in Memphis Fav matches Good Memphis road stories Thoughts on Lawler Thoughts on Jerry Jarrett Memories teaming with Bill Dundee Memories of Dutch Mantell Memories of the Billy and Buddy show Memories/stories on Lance Russell How involved were the promoters in sending you to different territories Best and worst territories Best and worst bookers and why Memories of Dusty Rhodes Thoughts on Bill Watts How tough was Bill Did Bill ever fine you You once said that Bill's 84 roster was the best roster ever assembled, why do you say that How badly did JYD leaving hurt his business Why do you think Bill waited so long to go national Good road stories from Mid South Memories of Ted Dibiase Memories of Steve Williams Memories of Jake Roberts Memories of matches with Terry Taylor Who did you feel you had great chemistry with and who did you feel you had bad chemistry with Who taught you how to craft your promos Memories of JJ Dillon Who was your favorite manager Memories of working for Carlos Colon Thoughts on the Bruiser Brody incident Thoughts on Brody Memories of working in Georgia How big was TBS at the time Thoughts on Ole Anderson as a booker Ole has written that he could have taken anyone and put the belt on them and they would have been as successful as Flair was back then, do you agree Memories of the Iron Sheik and Sheik stories Can you talk about your drug problems over your career, how and when you started and how many times you tried to stop Do you think that you'd be able to stick to a policy if you were at your peak today and working for the WWE What do you think of a drug policy by the WWE Memories of Andre the Giant Did you ever talk to anyone in the WWE about going up there in the early 80s How did you wind up working for Jim Crockett Were you there during the Dory Funk/Dusty Rhodes transition Initial memories of your program with Ric Flair Did you have good matches with him How successful was the program What is the story behind the rumor that you overslept the night you were supposed to take the NWA title Ric Flair says the story is not true, is it possible he didn't know Do you think Flair was overrated Memories of Harley Race Good road stories from the Crockett run Thoughts on Jim Crockett The boys say that Crockett liked to party with the boys, do you remember this Billy Jack Haynes did a shoot with us and he said that Jim Crockett shorted everyone on their Starrcade 85 pay, do you remember this Did you ever have a hard time getting paid by a promoter You went through Memphis a lot, when did you notice that business was getting real bad Were you surprised when Lawler started working for Vince Thoughts on Brian Christopher Memories of Magnum TA Memories of getting fired by Jim Crockett Are you surprised that Flair is selling the NWA belt Thoughts on Flair retiring and returning You came back to WCW in 1990, how did that come about They never seemed to do anything with you, did you expect to be pushed or did you know that you would only be used mid-card You worked for Jim Herd. How did he get hired? What were the differences between WCW then and Crockett promotions who you worked for? Memories of your short program with the York Foundation or Terri Runnels Memories of Sting from this time How come it didn't work out? You seemed to leave fast Memories of Terry Funk How serious was the Buddy Rodgers match in 1991 Thoughts on Joel Goodhart A lot of northeast cities like Philly and Baltimore seemed to really like you, why do you think you got over so well in the northeast You were the last to sell out the Mid South Coliseum. Do you find it odd that the WWE today will only hit a town once or twice a year when you used to wrestle in the same place once a week. Thoughts on Jim Cornette How did you come up with the corkscrew elbow Memories of Tommy Rich Memories of Austin Idol Memories of Eddie Gilbert A lot of wrestlers from your era have found God and embraced Christianity. How many guys have you helped find that path? Is it true that you put over Bob Backlund when Bret Hart wouldn't Memories traveling with Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch Are you surprised he worked with Vince Russo in TNA Thoughts on TNA Wrestling Are you surprised you have never been called by TNA Thoughts on Vince McMahon Thoughts on wrestling today What happened back in 2005 at the fan fest Are you surprised at the admiration your fans still have for you today Could a southern-style wrestling company get over today You wrestled Goldberg in his first match. Memories of that match A lot of guys say you were cocky when you were younger, why was that Is it true that you had or have a disability you kept quiet for years Your thoughts on the Nature Boy moniker We interviewed one of the Headbangers a few months back and he said he was stunned when Cornette closed SMW, yet you say you knew. Did you know in advance it was shutting down? Memories wrestling Shawn Michaels at the Super Bowl of Wrestling Memories of Barry Windham Is it true that when you put over Ahmed Johnson, that Shane Douglas had refused first Who did you look up to in your career Thoughts on wrestlers trying to get involved in reality shows How do you wish to be remembered Do you think you had bad luck or you were your own worst enemy Favorite ribs Your weight went up and down throughout your career, how tough was dieting What do you do today Do you want to write a book