Bart Gunn Shoot Interview

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One of the most infamous moments in WWE history came when Bart Gunn legit knocked out “Dr. Death” Steve Williams in the Brawl For All toughman tournament in 1998. Gunn, now going a s Mike Barton, stopped by the RF VIDEO offices for a no holds barred shoot interview that covers his entire career, including the Steve Williams knockout and its after effects. This is one story NO ONE has ever heard before and one you will not want to miss! Barton discussed his entire career starting from his early days in Florida and how he met up with Kip James, previously known as Billy Gunn. Bart describes how the Smoking Gunns got into the WWE and talked about all the major tag teams they worked with in New York. The Road Warriors, the Steiner Brothers, the Public Enemy, Yokozuna and Owen Hart, Scott Hall and the 1,2,3 Kid, and many more are covered in this exclusive one-of-a-kind shoot. Learn all about the New Generation era of WWE from one of the larger tag team wrestlers of the time! What was it like working with Bob Holly in the ill-fated New Midnight Express? How was it working with Sunny? What was the attitude in the WWE locker room when Scott Hall and Kevin Nash left for WCW? Barton covers all of those stories and many more in depth in this three hour shoot. After Barton was all but blackballed from American wrestling following his loss to Butterbean at WrestleMania, he went over to Japan and we were able to get one good story after another about All Japan, New Japan and Barton’s foray into the growing world of MMA with K1 and Pride. This is one shoot that is super intense and will make even the most hardcore fan tap out! Were you a fan growing upDid you play sports in high schoolHow did your prior sports experiences help you in wrestlingHow did you get startedWhat was the hardest thing about trainingMemories of your first matchHow did you meet Billy GunnAt what point did you guys start teaming up in IWFDid you know right away you had something specialDid you know right away that tag team wrestling would be your forte’At what point did you get interest from TitanDid you get any interest from WCWWhat was the initial contact likeHow soon did you wind up in the WWFDo you remember meeting Vince for the first time and initial impressionsWas there any heat on you guys for being so green, yet getting signedHow were you mentally when you first went up there, was it a negative that you were signed after only being a pro for a yearWhat do you remember about your debut at King of the RingHow did the Steiners treat you guysWho did you bond with up there from the startDid anyone intentionally work really stiff with you guys in the beginningInitial memories of Hulk Hogan (I think that was his last show)Initial impressions of Bret Hart and Shawn MichaelsMemories of matches with Well Dunn Memories of Lex Luger in and out of the ringDoes it bother you that Maxx Payne brought a camera on the road around this time and is now trying to sell it as a movieMemories of getting your first tag belts, did it mean something to you or was it businessMemories of matches with the Bruise Brothers (Blu Brothers)Memories of matches with Owen and YokoAny good rib or road stories involving those guysMemories of matches with 123 Kid and RazorMemories of your match with Public EnemyDid the locker room have it out for themHow did you react and what did you think when the WWF started bringing in ECW for those anglesHow did you react to being managed by SunnyWas there ever anything that went on with you two outside the ringWere there problems with you and Candido over jealousyMemories of your matches with the BodydonnasAny funny stories about ribs involving the slop during your series with the GodwinnsWho was more the captain of calling the matches between you and BillyDid you two ever have a problem with something one or the other did or wanted to doWhat do you remember about the politics of the Clique during this timeThoughts on the Clique strike (He may not have been on the road tho with his neck injury)Thoughts on some of Shawn’s infamous temper tantrum during that time periodDO you think the Clique went too far with their ribs on some people, including crapping peoples food (Sunny)Memories of matches with Owen and Davey BoyMemories of Survivor Series 96 when you and Billy worked against each other as part of the elimination matchWhos idea was it to split you guys upWere you nervous or excitedWhat were you told the plans would be for you when you guys splitMemories of when Austin started taking off as a starMemories of Brian PillmanWere you frustrated that you saw Billy getting more of a push early onMemories teaming with Brian Armstrong at King of the Ring 97What do you remember about the first fight between Shawn and Bret when Bret ripped Shawns hair outWere you surprised at how things went down with Bret at SS 97Memories of Hunter during this time of DXHow did things change in the WWF when Kevin and Scott leftHow did the Midnight Express gimmick come aboutThoughts on Bob HollyDo you think being associated with the NWA hurtMemories of matches with the Road WarriorsHow did Bob differ from Billy as a partnerMemories of matches with Rock N Roll ExpressWhos idea was it to end the gimmickThoughts on Vince RussoDid he ever come up with any crazy ideas for you that you never didHow were you approached to do Brawl For AllWhat were your thoughts going inWas it hard to train for something like that with the road scheduleHow realistic did you think your chances wereDid you watch UFC at the time or any other MMAWas it hard to fight Bob since you guys had traveled togetherWere you intimidated to fight Steve WilliamsSteve Williams claims the tournament was set up to push him, do you agreeWhat was your strategy going inOf the 4 matches, which was the most difficult for youWere you surprised at how easy a certain guy was to beatDid you notice a different kind of respect from the locker room after the tournamentHow did Vince react when you knocked out DocCould the Brawl for All work todayWhen you went to All Japan before Wrestlemania, did Vince have a problem with thatHow did you wind up in All JapanInitial impressions of Mrs. BabaInitial impressions of Johnny AceHow did you like the style change from WWFThoughts of the Real World tournament and memories of matches with Kobashi and AkiyamaAfter Brawl for All were you told you would get a push and if so, what ideas did they have for youHow were you approached for the Butterbean fightHow did your training differ for that as compared to the tournamentMemories of the fightIn retrospect, do you think it was a no win situationHow did your time in the WWF come to an endWere you bitter after putting your career on the line with Brawl for AllWhat was a tougher schedule , All Japan or WWFAre you surprised at Billy’s success with Brian after you leftMemories of working Vader in All JapanDid ECW or WCW ever try to contact youDid any of the Japanese test you early onThoughts on KawadaThoughts on MisawaDo you think it was underhanded of Misawa to steal everyone and start NOAHMemories of teaming with Jim SteeleMemories of wrestling Doc at the Tokyo DomeMemories of teaming with ChonoMemories of working New Japan showsWhat are the differences in how each company are runMemories of your G1 finals with Tenzan and KojimaMemories of wrestling KronikHow come you stopped working regularly in JapanWhats the Japanese wrestling landscape like todayWho was ur fav partnerDid MMA kill the pro wrestling business in JapanWhat do you think about the success of MMA in JapanHow were you first contacted about fighting in MMAMemories and thoughts on fighting in PrideHow big is a Pride event compared to a WrestlemaniaThoughts on your first MMA fight against Wes CabbageHave you ever talked with Vince about coming back into the WWEWhat are your thoughts on the current US sceneCan Japan ever get back to where they were before in terms of wrestling successWhy do you think you had more success in Japan than AmericaWhat is wrong with the indys todayThoughts on John Laurenitus’ rise to power in the WWEHow do you think Brock Lesnar or Kurt Angle would do in MMAHow will the PRIDE sale affect the landscape of MMA in JapanHow come your run in TNA was so shortAre you surprised that Flair and Hogan are still active wrestlersIs there anyone that made it that surprised you and is there anyone who didn’t make it who you thought wouldDo you still watch wrestlingWhat are your thoughts on all of the deaths of the past few years and which in particular hit you hardestFavorite RibsAdvice for young guysHow important has tape studying been to your careerThoughts on newsletters and the internetDo you want to write a bookAny regrets Show more