Dirty White Boy Shoot Interview

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The days of territorial wrestling and traveling the world are over for today’s pro wrestlers. RF Video is excited to bring you one of the last of pro wrestling’s true road warriors . From New York to Alabama and Tulsa to Memphis, RF Video is proud to present one of the last of a dying breed. RF Video presents our newest Shoot Interview with the Dirty White Boy, Tony Anthony. DWB talks about the early territorial days of pro wrestling. What were his early days as a territorial wrestler like? What was training under Steve Keirn like? Tony talks about working in Memphis in his early years. Who did he like, who gave him trouble? Who were his favorite and least favorite opponents? How did Jerry Lawler and Jerry Jarrett treat him? DWB breaks down the life of a Memphis wrestler in this Shoot Interview. DWB talks about his long career in the southeastern part of the country. What was it like working with the Armstrongs? How did the area change when David Woods bought the territory? What are Tony’s memories of the next generation of stars like Shane Douglas, Sid Eudy, Paul Heyman, Eddie Gilbert, Tom Pritchard, and Missy Hyatt? DWB has great road stories and in ring memories of all of the above and more. DWB talks about returning to work for Jerry Jarrett in the USWA. How had Jarrett changed? How had territorial wrestling changed? What was the dynamic like between the old World Class wrestlers and Jarrett’s wrestlers? How did the booking change? What were the Von Erichs like at this time? What prompted him to start involving his wife in the business? Did anyone make a pass at her? DWB has some great stories from this transitional time in pro wrestling. DWB also breaks down his long career in Smokey Mountain Wrestling. DWB has some scathing words for his former boss in this Shoot Interview. DWB also talks about the great collection of talent in SMW. DWB talks about his ring wars with Tracy Smothers. What was Tracy like outside of the ring? DWB also recalls some great traveling stories in SMW. DWB also talks about his matches with the Rock and Roll Express? Are they as good as some say they are? Tony offers his thoughts as someone that has been in the ring with them. DWB also talks long and hard about his infamous WWE run. Who came up with the name T.L. Hopper? How did the gimmick come about? Did he like it? What was the intention of the gimmick? How did the rest of the locker room react to the gimmick? Did Tony try and bring his wife into the company? Tony recalls one of the most infamous gimmicks in pro wrestling. Throughout the interview, DWB takes us through a journey as told on a long car ride. DWB recalls the wars, the road stories, the ribs, and the conflicts of his long career. Along with the miles, came classic stories which he retells here for the first time. It is with great pleasure that RF Video presents our newest Shoot Interview with the Dirty White Boy Tony Anthony. Were you a wrestling fan growing upWho did you enjoy watchingHow did you get into the businessWhat was the training likeWhat was the biggest misconception of the business that you hadWhat was the hardest thing in trainingHow soon did you smarten upMemories of your first matchDid anyone mentor you early onMemories meeting Steve KeirnMemories of him as a trainerMemories meeting Ron WrightEarly memories meeting Len DentonHow did you get into MemphisMemories of Jerry LawlerMemories of Jerry JarrettWere young guys treated wellWhat was the travel likeWhat was the party scene likeDid you like working with a maskFav matches during your time as the GrapplersMemories of matches with the FabsHow hot were the crowds then for the FabsDo you think Lawler was jealous of their successMemories of matches with Dutch Mantell and Koko WareMemories of the SheepherdersMemories of Bobby EatonMemories of Jimmy HartMemories of Austin IdolHow did you wind up in Central StatesIs it true that the payoffs were low thereThoughts on Bob GeigelThoughts on Harley RaceMemories of matches with the Oates brothersMemories of matches with Marty Jannetty and Tommy RogersDid you feel that those guys would go on and make itMemories of Bob BrownAny good road storiesHow did you wind up in Continental wrestlingMemories of matches with the NightmaresDid you like the territoryMemories of Tom PritchardEarly memories of Ric FlairDid you ever wrestle for the title against Flair or RaceMemories of matches with Robert Fuller and Jimmy GoldenHow did things change when Eddie Gilbert and David Woods took overMemories of Eddie as a bookerMemories of Missy HyattMemories of Sid ViciousMemories of Shane DouglasMemories of Paul HeymanMemories of matches with Wendell CooleyMemories of Mr. Wrestling IIMemories of matches with Bob ArmstrongWhy did you leaveHow did you wind up in the USWAMe mories of matches with Chris ChampionWas there tension between Jerry’s guys and the older World Class guysMemories of the Von ErichsDid you ever Kerry lose itThoughts on Eric Embry as a bookerMemories of matches with Dustin RhodesMemories of Mick FoleyWho came up with the name Dirty White BoysHow did you wind up teaming with Tom BurtonWhen did you get your wife involvedDid that ever cause tension being married to someon e in the businessDid you ever find any of the boys trying to hook up with her behind your backMemories of matches with the Southern RockersMemories of matches with Jeff JarrettMemories teaming with Doug GilbertDid you like DougAny good road storiesCould you sense the territory era drying upDid you ever try and get into the WWE or WCW at this timeHow did you wind up in SMWInitial impressionsThoughts on Jim Co rnetteDo you think he is a good bookerDid you finally feel like you were getting the push you deservedDid you prefer tag team or singles wrestlingAny good road storiesMemories of matches with Brian LeeMemories of matches with Tracy SmothersMemory of the Mighty Yankee gimmickMemories of matches with the Rock and Roll ExpressMemories of matches with Jake RobertsWere Jake’s demons a problemMemories of matches with Jerry LawlerDid you like the SMW – USWA angleDid you ever meet Rick RubinMemories of teaming with Tracy SmothersMemories teaming with Paul OrndorffMemories of matches with Ronnie GarvinMemories of matches with Buddy LandellMemories of matches with Al Snow and UnabombAre you surprised at Glen Jacobs’ successMemories of matches with PG13Memories of matches with Dick SlaterHow did you wind up in the WWEWho came up with the TL Hopper gimmickDid you like itWere there any talks to bring your wife inInitial impressions of VinceDid you expect a bigger pushDid you think more could have been done with the gimmickWere you frustratedDid you ever express frustrationsAny good road storiesWho’s idea was Uncle CletusDid you like the GodwinnsWhy do you think you were dropped from their gimmickMemories of matches with the Road WarriorsDo you remember any tension between Bret and Shawn during this timeWhy did your run endDid you expect to be backDid you try and get into WCW after your run endedMemories of doing the Tennessee indysHow did Tennessee Mountain Wrestling come aboutCould a territory like that work todayAre you surprised TNA never called since you knew JeffWhat do you20miss most about working full timeWas it hard adjusting to life after wrestlingDo you still watch wrestlingWhat are your thoughts on all of the deaths of the past few years and which in particular hit you hardestThoughts on UFC and comparisons to pro wrestlingDo you want to write a bookWhat do you do todayCan you make a full time living today from wrestlingFav and least fav guys to work withFav ribs and road storiesThoughts on The Wrestler Show more