Adrian Street Shoot Interview
The world of Professional Wrestling is filled with strong larger than life personalities. One of the most flamboyant characters from the 70’s and 80’s with out a doubt would have t o be Adrian Street and Mrs Linda. They were quite a duo to be messed with during their major run in the 80’s thru our all of the major territories. Adrian also has a very high opinion of himself which makes the interview very enjoyable at times to listen to him speak about his different runs over the years wether in be in Memphis TN, Florida, NWA, over seas and many of the other great wrestling territories throughout the 80’s that he worked. Adrain talks about getting into the business as a teenager. How did he turn into such a exotic character and why did his family try to keep him down? What did Adrain think of the Stu Hart Dungeon and who did he not get along with right off the bat in Canada. Did he like to wrestle in Mexico and how did he adjust to that style. Adrain worked also on the West Coast as well and he recounts his travels with Miss Linda thru out the Western wrestling companies as well as working for the Labelles. Why did he not like wrestling in Memphis and what was Jerry Lawler and Jerry Jarrett like to work for. You will hear about how political that locker room was as well. One of his best times was when he worked down in Florida for Eddie Graham. He talks about his feuds with Dusty Rhodes, Magnum TA, Barry Whindham. What happened back stage when Ric Flair over heard Adrain Street talking about not letting Flair go to town on him in the ring? We must talk about SouthWest Championship wrestling as well as all the greats from that promotion like Tully and Gino. Adrain talks about what it was like to work for a bully in Cowboy Bill Watts company. We also talk all about his career in the music world and his almost fist fight with Randy Savage in Memphis. If your a fan of Adrian Street we asked him about every company that he has worked for and your going to love this Exotic shoot interview. How did you get into the businessHowd you get startedWas the training more difficult than you thoughtMemories of your first matchWho came up with Kid TarzanWhat was it like to be so young in the businessWhat influenced you to develop the Adrian Street characterWhen did you sense that it was workingAt what point did you involve Miss LindaHow did that work initiallyHow original was this in EnglandMemories of the Hells Angels tag teamMemories of matches with the Artful DodgersWho were your favorite opponentsMemories of Al HayesWhat was the British wrestling scene likeMemories of matches with Jackie PalloMemories of Tony St. ClairMemories of matches with Johnny SaintMemories of matches with Mark RoccoFavorite matches on the European sceneWhat is the difference in the wrestling style over thereWere you ever contacted to come to AmericaMemories of matches with the Dynamite KidThoughts and memories of Billy RobinsonWhat made you finally decide to make the jump overseasWas their an adjustment in the wrestling styleInitial memories of wrestling in CanadaFavorite matchesWhy the change from Linda’s name Blackfoot SiouxMemories of wrestling in MexicoWas it hard to adjust to a Mexican style nowMemories of matches with Mil MascarasWas he hard to work withMemories of matches with Dos CarasMemories of matches with Chris AdamsThoughts on how things turned out for ChrisHow did you wind up working for the LaBellesTalk about the LaBellesDid any of the other American vets test you at allWhat kind of heat did you get from the American fans for your gimmickMemories of Pat PattersonMemories of teaming Tim FlowersMemories of matches with the GuerrerosMemories of a young Roddy PiperMemories of Fred BlassieMemories of John TolosGood travel stories from this time periodHow did you wind up in MemphisMemories of Jerry JarrettMemories of Jerry LawlerMemories of Jimmy HartMemories of matches with Jerry LawlerWhat was the travel schedule likeFav matches from hereMemories of working for Eddie GrahamDid you like EddieDid you ever get involved with bookingMemories of matches with Dusty RhodesMemories of Bruiser BrodyAny good travel stories from this time periodDid you find yourself well respected because of your British shooting talentsMemories of matches with Angelo MoscaMemories of matches with Barry WindhamMemories of Ric Flair…ever wrestle himMemories of matches with Terry AllenMemories of the angles you did with Dustin RhodesMemories of working for Joe BlanchardMemories of TullyMemories of Gino HernandezMemories of Nick BockwinkelMemories of a very young Shawn Michaels in TexasYou came back to Memphis, how comeMemories of matches with Randy SavageMemories of the angles and the heatWhich territory do you think you had the most heat in and whyFav and least favorite bookers/promoters to work forDid you ever desire to leave America and come back to Britain as a big starMemories of Bill DundeeMemories of matches with Austin IdolWho were your favorite guys to work withFavorite feuds or anglesMemories of your feud with Wendell CooleyMemories of the ArmstrongsMemories working for Jim CrockettFavorite matches from the territoryThoughts on Dory Funk as a bookerMemories of matches with KamalaMemories of matches with Rick SteamboatMemories of matches with Wahoo McDanielMemories of matches with Jimmy ValiantMemories working for Bill WattsHow was Bill as a bossDo you think he was a bullyMemories of matches with Terry TaylorFavorite guys to work with in his territoryWhy do you think none of these bookers kept you on when they went nationalHow did your Rhino records deal come aboutDid you actually tour or promote the musicYou really took wrestling to another level in entertainment, are you surprised at how much wrestling as morphed into entertainment todayHow did you get inolved in making moviesThoughts on GruntMemories of Roddy PiperMemories of Lou AlbanoDo you think you have influenced guys like Goldust, the Chuck and Billy and the West Hollywood Blondes gimmicks?The Road Warriors are credited with innovating face paint, yet you wore it first. How do you feel about thatDo you feel that you are overlooked for your contributions and innovations to wrestlingSome guys are labeled with coming into the business to late, do you think you were too far ahead of your time to reap the benefits of your talents in wrestlingHow did you get involved in making gearCan you list some guys you have made gear forThoughts on steroids in wrestlingIs it true you were approached by the WWE to manage a skin head gimmickIs it true that Randy Savage told you he was going to copy your gimmickWho do you remember encountering over the years that you thought would make it but didn’t for whatever reasonWhen did you think that the territories were drying upWho do you remember encountering that you didn’t think would make it that did and surprised youFav and least fav guys throughout your career that you have wrestledThoughts on how things turned out for the Dynamite KidWhat do you miss most about active wrestlingAny good Iron Sheik storiesDo you still watch wrestlingWhat are your thoughts on all of the deaths of the past few years and which in particular hit you hardestIs it true that you proposed to Miss Linda at Cauliflower AlleyWhat happened to your schoolThoughts on UFC and comparisons to pro wrestlingWhat do you do todayFav and least fav guys to work withFav ribs and road stories