Raw Is Jericho
MTW says:
How did you first get into wrestling?
Raw is Jericho says:
well, during the first time american wrestling was big over here, i was one of the many who got into it in a big way
Raw is Jericho says:
i have never had sky sports, so i always used to get the videos mostly, and i can proudly say i was there at summerslam 1992, watching the british bulldog beat bret hart for the intercontinental title
MTW says:
Wow, what was that like?
Raw is Jericho says:
the atmosphere could have rivaled the biggest of football matches, it really was that great, everyone just seemed so into it. and the bulldog got a true heroes welcome from everyone there, the ovation he got when he lifted the title will stay with me forever, it really was that electric
MTW says:
Have you been to many live shows since then?
Raw is Jericho says:
yep, i went to a house show in birmingham in may 2002, that was good fun, although scott hall main evented, so i guess you can't have everything...
MTW says:
Is WWE the only company you have followed over the years?
Raw is Jericho says:
pretty much, although through a friend who was very into it, i started to get into WCW during its final year, which i actually enjoyed cause although inferior at the time to WWF/WWE, it was something different
Raw is Jericho says:
unfortunately from around 1993-1999, i lost interest in wrestling, and only watched it from time to time, although when i got back into around late 1999, i did a bit of catching up on old shows and ppvs
MTW says:
Are you still enthusuastic about the sport today then?
Raw is Jericho says:
sadly, and i do mean sadly, because wrestling has always been good fun to watch, no.
Raw is Jericho says:
i put this down to the repetitive nature of the WWE, and what with WCW and ECW going under, i have never really ventured into watching other wrestling, although i still do believe that someday it will hit another peak like it did in the early 90s and 2000, i do reckon it could take a while, but i reckon it will happen
MTW says:
Okay, what do you do for a living?
Raw is Jericho says:
at the moment i am doing a 2 year media course at college in the hope of being involved in film production or something along those lines, work wise i am part time at marks and spencer. suprisingly not a bad place to work, although i'm not suprised they are currently having difficulties with some of the stuff they sell in that place...
MTW says:
How are you enjoying the course?
Raw is Jericho says:
the course is great, definately the best decision i have ever made academically. college has suited me down to a tee, as during my final years in school i quite honestly despised the place and wanted more freedom, i have found college gives me this.
Raw is Jericho says:
not to mention an excuse to go to the pub on a monday morning!
Raw is Jericho says:
god bless my timetable
MTW says:
lol. What do you like to do for fun?
Raw is Jericho says:
well, of course there is going to watch the football, but after the season at leeds i would say that is more punishment than fun. i have never really been one who religiously goes out every friday and saturday night, so i like nothing more than to watch a good film. hanging out with friends during the week is pretty cool too.
MTW says:
And how are you coping with Leeds getting relegated?
Raw is Jericho says:
lol, well i have sort of had the fear of relegation all season, and i guess many can say we had it coming. i am more fearful of getting backup than dissapointed about dropping down. its just going to be very weird seeing our name on the division 1 table. i fear theres going to be some very hard times ahead for the club
Raw is Jericho says:
and its dissapointing as the fans don't deserve any more of this, as they have been brilliant during these past 2 years
MTW says:
And on to the Smash questions. How did you come to find Smash?
Raw is Jericho says:
it was advertised on the now deceased (muhahaha) talk wrestling on talksport, where i remember i was online one night, and heard tommy boyd plug the site, as i think he had just had either shah or inno on the phone as a guest. i went on, liked what i saw, and then signed up. the rest as they say, its history...
MTW says:
You've been here longer than just about everyone. Do you feel Smash has changed a lot since you first joined?
Raw is Jericho says:
very much so
Raw is Jericho says:
i would say its changed for the better because rock88 and people of his ilk could no longer get away with the crap they used to pull.
Raw is Jericho says:
i felt during the early days these sort of people were given more of a chance, where as now, if there is some dickhead poster who comes on there and posts crap, they will get striked or banned. it still amazes me to this day how rock88 lasted so long, although the fact he just couldn't let go made me chuckle.
MTW says:
Speaking of rock88 what was your favourite rock88 gimmick?
Raw is Jericho says:
without doubt 'big black guy named ben!!!', so stupid yet funny at the same time
MTW says:
Ah yes, an absolute classic that one. Whats been some of your favourite memories on Smash?
Raw is Jericho says:
oh theres been a few!
Raw is Jericho says:
i remember mtanks 'i'm going to jail for a month' thread fondly. everyone (including me) seemed to fall for the story.
Raw is Jericho says:
also fondly remember - malenkomarks 'whatever, yo' thread, woody-gate, and the first ever 'official manchester united hate thread' started by leedslad, so many memories
MTW says:
Whats your favourite Smash Controversy?
Raw is Jericho says:
ooo, above all, probably the situation with woody. not really for what he said, but more for the fact that it caused outrage unlike any other thread, people were talking about it for months after, and he even still gets a mention sometimes now. i think the fact that he was already unpopular before that thread added the outrage directed towards him.
Raw is Jericho says:
*to the
MTW says:
What were your feelings on it at the time?
Raw is Jericho says:
at the time, i just seemed to stay in the background of it all, although after speaking to woody on msn a week or two later, i actually recall going in there and telling people how they shouldn't slag off woody when he was there to defend himself.
Raw is Jericho says:
that was where my defence ended though. he crossed the line, and what he said was unecessary, i always thought this. and seeing its the internet and not real life, well, it made it all a bit sad on woodys part
MTW says:
Out of all the banned losers, who was your personal favourite?
Raw is Jericho says:
malenkomark without a shadow of a doubt. i was sorry to see him go. bollywood singh was ok sometimes too, although he wasn't as likeable as malenkomark i felt.
MTW says:
If the LG Hooker Curse could claim one member of Smash of your choice, who would it be and why?
Raw is Jericho says:
gritty!
Raw is Jericho says:
um...
Raw is Jericho says:
imagine if it were possible for the lg hooker curse to somehow claim lg hooker.
Raw is Jericho says:
seriously though, there isn't anyone i would want to get banned, as i seem to either a.get on well with members or b.not 'cross paths' with others to care about them. i don't seem to get into massive arguments with people anymore. the only thing that seems to provoke any sort of argument involving me these days is mr mark viduka, but he will be gone soon, so i guess thats gonna generally go away..
MTW says:
Along with Big Dave you've had a fair few run-ins with thefonz on the forum. How did that feud start and whats its current state?
Raw is Jericho says:
it all started with the legendary 'official manchester united hate thread'
Raw is Jericho says:
it didn't seem to slowly die though, as fonz was always quick to have a dig at leeds, so its just gone on and on for nearly 2 years now, although in the last 6 months it has probably been at its biggest point, what with it spilling out into the asylum.
Raw is Jericho says:
i think now though since he has came back, it looks to be dying down as i feel we have seen a more sensible fonz, who actually gets his points and views across without acting like an idiot. in fact, i even had a civilised msn conversation with him a week or two back. shock, horror!
MTW says:
What did you make of the whole Clarky leaving/Fonz leaving then coming back stuff from a few weeks ago?
Raw is Jericho says:
myself and clarkey go back along way in terms of smash. his arsenal posts could often be quite smug, although above all, he was a decent guy, and will be missed as a poster. although i have a small feeling that we haven't seen the last of clarkey...
Raw is Jericho says:
on the whole fonz thing, it really didn't suprise me that he came back. i think i even said that he would be back within a week when it was first announced that his account had been deactivated.
MTW says:
Whats your opinions on the moderators here on Smash?
Raw is Jericho says:
inno and mtank i get on fine with, no problems whatsoever there
Raw is Jericho says:
rooq is one of my favourite members...and likes alan brazil, so hes shibby
Raw is Jericho says:
doug is just, well...doug. i would count him as a member i rarely cross paths with, i put this down to alot of his posts being in wrestling zones.
Raw is Jericho says:
as for edgerulez, well more people seem to have a problem with him than the other mods. i don't personally have a problem with him, but i can see why people do, especially after his defence of thefonz didn't go down too well
Raw is Jericho says:
overall i would say the mod squad do a decent job
MTW says:
Okay we're almost done now. All thats left is the name game. Everyone knows what the rules are so Raw is Jericho are you ready?
Raw is Jericho says:
go ahead
MTW says:
The Man
Raw is Jericho says:
an enigma, although a nice chap on msn.
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Big Dave
Raw is Jericho says:
top bloke
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Hector Nicols Accordian
Raw is Jericho says:
quite possibly one of the nicest guys you could meet on smash, but also doesn't seem to be afraid of having a go
MTW says:
JMac
Raw is Jericho says:
what happened to that guy?! spoke to him a hell of alot on msn some time back, but haven't seen him around smash in months
MTW says:
Brother of Destruction
Raw is Jericho says:
top guy, bit of a joker aswell
MTW says:
Rock Bottom
Raw is Jericho says:
likes himself (heh) but still a good poster and hes a bit useful in msn convos too
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SeeDub
Raw is Jericho says:
old skool, cwo lita, i remember when he was a girl...alledgedly
MTW says:
Banzai
Raw is Jericho says:
cats
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thefonz
Raw is Jericho says:
complex
MTW says:
And finally.... Manchester United
Raw is Jericho says:
SCUM!
Raw is Jericho says:
old habits die hard
MTW says:
lol. Okay thanks to Raw is Jericho for taking the time. Its been a pleasure
Raw is Jericho says:
indeed. you know you have made it on smash when a. you are included in shane mcmahons sig b. win one of those poster awards c. get praise from a mod or d. be the interviewee for a mr torrie wilson shoot interview
