Colonel Debeers Shoot Interview
RF Video had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the most controversial characters in the history of pro wrestling. What would you say if I told you that just two decades ago, you could see a racist heel on national cable? Well you could, his name was Col. Debeers and we sat down with him for an extensive shoot interview. Before he was the Colonel, Debeers wrestled for years on the long road of territories in the 1970s. Debeers was a regular for Don Owens’ Portland territory. If you are a fan of the territories and especially Portland you, will find this interview fascinating. Debeers talks all about his legendary tag team with Playboy Buddy Rose. Debeers also talks about the wars the two had and their favorite opponents. Debeers has some great stories on Don Owens himself. Debeers talks about which wrestler ruined pro wrestling in Portland for the boys and the promoters. Hint – it was a former RF Video shoot interview guest. Debeers talks about his many opponents which include Jimmy Snuka, Roddy Piper, Bobby Jaggers, Jonathon Boyd, Billy Jack, Jesse Ventura, Ron Bass, Jay Youngblood, Iron Sheik, the Grappler, and so many more. Debeers also talks about his brief run in the WWWF. What was it like to work with Freddie Blassie, who was his manager at the time? What were Vince McMahon Sr. and Jr. like? Debeers also talks a lot about Roddy Piper and the many battles he had with Hot Rod. How did Roddy change after he went to the WWF? How did Roddy change after doing movies? You will hear all about the highs and lows of Roddy Piper from one of his peers throughout his career. Debeers also talks extensively about his international career. Did Debeers like working Europe? Debeers also talks about working in the United Kingdom. Debeers talks about the frustrations of adjusting to the round-system in U.K. pro wrestling. How was he able to get himself over in England? Debeers talks in depth about his most famous run in the AWA. as a racist heel. Why did he leave Portland for the AWA? Did he like the gimmick? How strong was fan reaction outside of the ring? What was it like working with about working with Curt Henning, Scott Hall, Greg Gagne, Sgt Slaugher and Wahoo McDaniel? How did Snuka react to his promos? Debeers tells a great story about the night Stan Hansen refused to drop the AWA belt to Nick Bockwinkel. What was Nick Bockwinkel like outside of the ring? What was it like to work with a young Shawn Michaels? How respectful was Shawn to the veteran? What was their relationship like? What would an AWA story be like without a Curt Hennig rib? The Colonel also talks about working for one of the most outrageous promoters of all-time, Herb Abrams and the UWF. Was Herb crazy? Wait until you hear about the stories of Herb and the boys in the strip clubs. What was it like to wrestle in the UWF and his thoughts on booking? Debeers also talks a lot about his return to the AWA for his final run. How did it change? Why did it change? Was it Verne’s fault? What went wrong with the Team challenge with Jake Milliman and one of the most infamous matches from that time period? He also gives his candid views on DDP getting in the wrestling business. The Colonel loves to talk and we loved listening. This is one of those shoot interviews that just flies right on by. If you are a fan of the territories or just love hearing crazy stories, don’t miss out on the Col. Debeers Shoot Interview. Is it true that you played pro football When did you become interested in wrestling How did you get into the business Howd you get started Was the training more difficult than you thought Memories of meeting Harley Race How would you rate Harley as a trainer Memories of meeting Lord Littlebrook Was Lord a tough guy Where did you live when you trained Memories of your first match How come you never played up your background when you got into wrestling Howd you wind up starting in Portland Memories of Don Owens Is it true that his brother used to bet on shoots Memories of meeting Buddy Rose Memories of teaming with Rose Why did you seem to stay in Portland awhile What did you like about the territory Were the paydays good How did you develop your promos Memories of Jimmy Snuka What was the party scene like Good road stories Memories of Dutch Savage Memories of Roddy Piper Memories of Jesse Ventura Memories of Ron Bass How big was it to get the title Memories of Stan Stasiak Memories of Jonathon Boyd Memories of Jay Youngblood Memories of the San Francisco territory Memories of Roy Shire Memories of Ray Stevens Memories of your first tours of Europe Was it hard adjusting to the style Memories of working for Leroy Mcguirk Memories of being managed by Skandar Akbar Did you like managers Memories of feuding with the Gilberts How did you wind up working for Vince McMahon SR Thoughts on Vince Memories of being managed by Fred Blassie How long did your run go Favorite matches How different was New York from the other areas Memories of Bob Backlund Memories of Bruno Sammartino Memories of a young Vince McMahon How did you wind up back in Portland in the 80s How had the area changed Memories of the Mega Maharishi Amed gimmick How much heat did it get Memories of managing Kendo Nagasaki How crazy did fans get Memories of Rip Oliver Memories of Billy Jack Memories of Bobby Jaggers Memories of matches with David Von Erich in Florida Memories of the Grappler When did you realize that territories were in trouble Did you ever talk about going to the WWF or Crockett in the 80s How did you wind up going to the AWA Initial impressions of Verne Was Verne out of touch Who’s idea was it to get racist with the gimmick Where did you come up with Col Debeers Memories of your feud with Snuka Was Snuka hard to work with then Do you think that Vince had already beaten Verne by then Memories of Greg Gagne Memories of Curt Hennig Memories of Scott Hall Was it hard to work with the older veterans like Baron Von Rachke and keep your heat Memories of working Wahoo McDaniel at WrestleRock Memories of the WrestleRock Rumble Memories of the Rockers Did Verne lose his shirt with WrestleRock Memories of matches with Sgt Slaughter Was Sarge kind of in cruise control back then Was there ever any talk of putting the belt on you Memories of Nick Bockwinkel Memories of Larry Nelson Why did you wind up leaving the AWA Were you surprised that Vince didn’t pick you up When did you sense that it was going to be harder to make a living on the territories Any good Herb stories Memories of the Team Challenge with Jake Milliman Memories of the Great American Turkey Hunt Who was booking at this time Did you ever speak up as to how ridiculous it was Memories of Diamond Dallas Pa ge Are you surprised as to how successful he became Memories working for Herb Abrams How crazy was Herb Who was his booker Memories of matches with Louie Spicolli Did you ever get any heat from black wrestlers over your gimmick Could that gimmick work today Can you talk about opening a school with Buddy Rose Did you have any successful students Is it true you own a kitten farm Is it true that you play the banjo Did you ever think of turning it into a wrestling gimmick What was it like to be honored by the Cauliflower Alley What finally led to your retirement What do you miss most Was it hard adjusting to life after wrestling What kind of an influence was Lord Al Hayes Any good Iron Sheik stories 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 What do you think about the media attention pro wrestling is getting now in regards to drug abuse What do you do today Fav and least fav guys to work with Fav ribs and road stories Any chances of coming back How did the story WWE.com did on you come about
