Shoot with Brian Blair

Brian Blair has become one of the most talked about names in wrestling over the last two years. From his arrest this year to the countless attacks from the Iron Sheik, Brian Blair has been under attack. It is now time for Brian to fight back and give his sides of the stories. RF Video is proud to give Brian a platform and present to you the Brian Blair Shoot Interview.

Brian has been repeatedly attacked by the Iron Sheik over the last several years. Finally, Brian has his say and speaks out against the Sheik. Brian tells some absolutely shocking stories about the Iron Sheik from their WWF days. One story in particular about what happened in a hotel room will sicken you. Brian holds nothing back when it comes to talking about the Iron Sheik.

Brian also goes in depth about this rivalry he has with the Sheik. Brian does not like the Sheik one bit and never has. Brian will tell you why he absolutely hates the Iron Sheik. Brian also talks about where the bitter feelings come from between the two. Did these feelings ever come out in the ring between these two? There is nothing funny about what Brian has to say about the Iron Sheik and their feud is absolutely no Howard Stern joke.

Brian also opens up about being arrested for hitting his son a few months ago. What is his side of the story? Was he given a fair deal by the press? Did politics play a part in the arrest and the news coverage of his incide nt? Before you judge Brian Blair, you owe it to yourself to hear his side of the story.

Brian also has some great stories about some road and backstage incidents from his many years in the wrestling business. Brian has an amazing story about what happened when a fight broke out between Tony Atlas and Paul Orndorff in the car. What did he do as the driver? What happened when one wrestler almost shot another with a gun? Brian gives his take on a story Dan Spivey told us about a Spivey fight with Adrian Adonis in the locker room. If you want fight stories, Brian has them in this Shoot Interview.

Brian also talks about life on the road as a WWF superstar in the Hogan-era. What was Hogan like in the locker room? What is the real story on the partying and drug lifestyle on the road during that time period? How did Brian get caught up in having heat with the office? What promises made to Brian were broke by Vince McMahon? Brian also some great stories about the teams the Killer Bees wrestled and more.

This is truly what a shoot interview is all about. Brian came with his guns loaded and ready to shoot. Whether you are a Brian Blair fan or not you are sure to find this interview entertaining. It is with great excitement that RF Video proudly presents its newest Shoot Interview with B. Brian Blair.


Were you a wrestling fan growing up
Who did you enjoy watching
What was your collegiate background
How did you get into the business
What was the training like
What was the biggest misconception of the business that you had
What was the hardest thing in training
How hard was Hiro Matsuda in training
Did he try and break your ankle
How much was kayfabed to you when you were training
Did anyone else try and stretch you at the school
Memories of Hulk Hogan during this time
Did you see him break his ankle
Early memories of matches against Hulk
Did you tell he had something special
Memories of wrestling Ivan Koloff
Memories of matches with Pat Patterson
How soon did you smarten up
Memories of your first match
Did anyone mentor you early on
Thoughts on Eddie Graham
Thoughts on Dusty Rhodes
Memories of Jack Brisco
How did you wind up going to Central States
Memories of Bob Geigel
Memories of Harley Race
Memories of Jesse Ventura
Who taught you how to do promos
Memories of wrestling in the Superdome early in your career
Memories of Bill Watts
Memories wrestling for Leroy McGuirk
How did you meet his daughter
How did he react to you dating his daughter
Favorite opponents from his territory
Did any veterans mentor you in any of these territories
Memories of matches with Ron Starr
Were you afraid you’d be classified as a junior heavyweight throughout your career
How did you wind up working for Fritz
Did you like him
Memories of his sons
Memories of matches with Killer Brooks
Memories of matches with Stan Stasiak
Who did you travel with
Memories teaming with Al Madril
Is it true that you were booked in New Japan through Vince McMahon
Memories of first meeting Vince
Was a tour of Japan something you were interested in
Memories of your tour
Any good road stories
Any Andre the Giant memories
Thoughts on Antonio Inoki
Did you have conversations about coming into New York at this time
How did you wind up going back to Florida
Were you treated differently now that you were seasoned
How did Eddie Graham treat you differently
Memories of Dusty around this time
Memories of Kevin Sullivan
Memories of Barry Windham
Memories of matches with Jimmy Garvin
Did Dusty ever try and recruit you to come to Crockett
Memories of matches with Bruiser Brody
Memories of matches with Stan Hansen
How did you wind up in the WWF
Initial impressions of Vince Jr.
What did you expect as far as the national expansion
Memories of early house show matches against JJ Dillon
Memories of matches with Paul Orndorff
Had Hogan changed at all
Memories of WrestleMania 2 with the football players
How much kayfabe was going on with the NFL guys
Memories of teaming and wrestling Bob Backlund
Memories of matches with Greg Valentine
Memories of matches with Eddie Gilbert
Was it disappointing to lose your New York debut to Iron Mike Sharpe
Could you sense that you weren’t going to get a big push
Memories of matches with Roddy Piper
Bob Backlund said it was very hard to work with George Steele. Do you agree?
Memories of matches with Bob Orton
Were
Memories of Bruno Sammartino
Was it frustrating to not get a bigger push
Who did you ride with
Why did this run end so soon
How did you wind up in Georgia
Memories of Ole Anderson
You went back to Florida. How had things changed
Memories of matches with Rick Rude
Memories of matches with Jesse Barr
Memories of Billy Jack Haynes
Could you sense the territories changing now
How did you wind up back in the WWE
Had Vince changed at all
Were you promised a bigger push
Initial thoughts on teaming with Jim and the Killer Bees gimmick
Did you like Jim
Are you surprised you never got a run with the titles
Memories of WrestleMania III
Is it true that Paul Orndorff was groomed as a replacement for Andre if Andre wasn’t healthy enough for the match
Why do you think the Iron Sheik has had this issue with you about WM III
What were your thoughts when you first heard Sheik’s comments
Did you guys ever have problems at this time
Memories of the Sheik from back then
How come you guys dropped the masked confusion gimmick
Who’s idea was the masked idea
Memories of when Superstar Graham returned
Memories of matches with Beefcake and Valentine
Memories of filling in for Dynamite and wrestling with Davey
Memories of matches with the Hart Foundation
Memories of matches with Demolition
Memories of matches with Muraco and Bob Orton
Memories of Ken Patera’s return
Thoughts on Bobby Heenan
Memories of matches with the Funks
Memories of the British Bulldogs
Any good WWE road stories
Did you see the Jacques-Dynamite fight
Was it frustrating not getting a big push
Why do you think you never got the big push
Favorite matches during this time
Did you feel lied to about the WWE tag team titles
Why did you lreave
How did Vince react
Did you attempt to go to WCW at all
You were a Florida guy. Why do you think Dusty never took you around with him like other ex-Florida guys
Memories working for the UWF
Memories of Herb Abrams and any stories
Memories teaming with Steve Keirn on the indys
What happened with Brutus Beefcake’s boating accident
Did you ever receive legal threats for using the masked gimmick in the UWF
Memories of Japan tours
What led to your retirement
How come you never went with Hulk to WCW
What do you think the biggest misconception of Hulk is
Thoughts on the Nasty Boys
How did you get into politics
Did your wrestling background help or hurt you
How are politics alike or the same as wrestling
Fav guys to work with and why
Least fav guys to work with and why
What happened at the Iron Sheik Roast
You recently had a very public family incident. How surprised were you by the coverage.
Do you think you were unfairly portrayed
Do you think you should be in the WWE Hall of Fame
What makes someone a good worker in your opinion
Do you still watch wrestling
What are your thoughts on all of the deaths of the past few years and which in particular hit you hardest
Thoughts on UFC and comparisons to pro wrestling
Do you want to write a book
Fav ribs and road stories
Thoughts on the lack of kayfabe today
Any good Hogan stories
Do you still have a passion for the business
What do you miss most and least about being a full time wrestler