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The Bruiser Weight, Maze – Pitt Exclusive Interview

Posted on 18 December 2010 by SnowMan Jones

The Bruiser Weight, Maze

by SnowMan Jones
I recently had a moment to sit down with independent wrestler Maze.  Coined the Bruiser Weight, Maze runs Ultimate Wrestling’s school, and is one of the most noteworthy wrestlers on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Thanks for doing this interview with  http://www.MarcusPitt.com

How are you doing today? I’m doing great

Can you tell us a little about yourself? What is your name? Where do you wrestle? What basic height and weight or other stats would you like to share? I am “The Bruiser Weight” Maze and I wrestler for Ultimate Wrestling in Pensacola fl. I am the current Cruiser Weight Champ and the only 3x Cruiser Weight Champion in UW history. I am also the head trainer at that UW training camp. My height and weight are not important as I beat the holy hell out of anyone that gets in my way.

How can a promoter book you, and in what areas do you primarily wrestle? I can be book through my facebook page or through http://www.ultimatewrestling.org . You can also email me at neweramaze@yahoo.com for booking info. I mainly stay in the Gulf Coast but are open to other areas if my time permits.

How did you break into wrestling? Who trained you, and what was your first year like? I had some experience in Pro Wrestling back in NY with some free seminars and one of those being Larry Sharpes Monster Factory, but I got my real start with Bobby Dolls Pensacola Wrestling Alliance. So I was trained by one of the Gulf Coasts finest. My first year was great, I had some great battles with my old tag team partner Justin Cruze(formally of New Era) Cruze and I won our first tag team titles within our first year if my memory is correct.

Who do you enjoy wrestling the most? I used to enjoy wrestling Cruze when we were not getting along because we brought out the best in eachother and really put on some great matches, which a few were posted on shot of the week and we also got match of the year for our TLC match.

What are the biggest names that you have wrestled? Well I was on the same team as Scott Armstrong and have been involved in shows with Rick Steiner, Buff Bagwell, Paul Bearer, Raven, One Man Gang, Gangrel and Luna, theres more in there somewhere but I cannot think of them. I had a great match with Steven Anthony.

So can you tell us about any injuries you have had that are wrestling related? I have a back defect known as PARS defect(google it) its something with my vertebrae. Here is the defenition I guess….Spondylolysis is a defect of a vertebra. The great majority of cases occur in the lowest of the lumbar vertebrae (L5), but spondylolysis may also occur in the other lumbar vertebrae, as well as in the thoracic vertebrae.

What wrestlers did you enjoy watching as a kid? Did you use them as role models in your career? I enjoyed watching the Rockers as my brother and I always emulated them. My brother had to be Shawn Michaels because his middle name is Michael and of course I had to be Marty..(not that its bad thing..lol) I also liked Rey Mysterio back in the WCW days. I never really used them as a role model in my career as I always wanted to be original and not cop any known wrestler. I have my own style, I feel I do..

Do you have any websites or upcoming events you would like to promote? check out http://www.ultimatewrestling.org were you can find out about the latest shows and promo videos.

We also run a website called http://www.Wrestling911.com. Have you been there? If so, what do you think about it? I am a member of wrestling911 and I think it is a great tool to promote yourself or your show. Even tho that Snowman is a tool..lol Ask him about his run in with New Era

That’s right.  You did kick my ass a lot.  Is there anything else you would like to talk about? I found a quote that I feel is very true. “In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept destructive criticism. Without 100% dedication, you won’t be able to do this.”

Thank you for your time.
No, thank you and remember…………. I’M THE GREATEST!!!!!

AfroSquad Exclusive Interview:
Gino Galento, Professional Wrestler and Actor

Gino, can you give us a quick bio on yourself?
Sure brother, I was born in Miami, Florida on July 1rst 1969 at Mercy Hospital in Dade County.  After my parents divorced in 1974, my Mom took me to Santiago, Chile, South America where I was raised.

My life has had a lot of ups and downs..  In the 80s, I was a roadie and had a band that almost signed a contract with BMG, but in 1992 I was burned out and willing to have a fresh start, so I moved back to the States and gave up on Heavy Metal to start a new life.

here was always the need to do something with the entertainment industry.  But where or what?  I didn’t know!  I had a lot of hints, but I never thought that in 2001 I would be joining a wrestling school. Skull Crushers to be exact, which was a school owned and operated by Exotic Adrian Street.

Due to his throat cancer he was gracious enough to let me train at the Pensacola Wrestling Academy, which was owned and operated by a former WWE wrestler Bobby Doll.  When I found out that Sika, The Wild Samoan was running a school in Pensacola I went there and finished my training with his blessings at The Wild Samoan training Center.

Who is Gino XL and how does he differ from Fabian Graham?
Let me start with a little history here, shall we? It all began with my first gimmick which was called “Cajun Gator” which was a technical wrestler with a bad temper, however Sika wanted me to become flamboyant so I was given the moniker of Fabulous Fabio a few years later I changed it to the short lived Fabulous Fabian

I added Graham to honor Superstar Billy Graham and Doctor Jerry Graham among the rest of the Graham clan, I even had the bleached blond hair back then.

Then I changed my name to Gino Galento (XL) to honor the Galento wrestling family.

Why are you known as “XL?”
XL stands for Xtra Large.  The fans know that I’m bigger and stronger than the common man!

What do you know about Sika and his crew?
Sika is currently retired and spending quality time with his immediate family and living large and in charge in a beautiful big house in Gulf Breeze, Florida.  Well, about his crew, they are busy bees on a lot of good projects, including me, I was always a part of his crew!

What do you think of Ultimate Wrestling?
Ultimate Wrestling has a lot of potential!  They are new to the game and pack on a few good ideas plus they seem to have a good time at it!  I had a great time there.

Can you tell us about your acting career?
My acting career is expanding, I now have an agent and she’s getting auditions for me to speaking roles and I have performed a few stunt fights on Film!

I’m also being groomed in the movie biz as a character actor the likes of Danny Trejo, who has always played tough guy and bad guy in the movies. My agent and casting directors love big guys for those roles and they see a lot potential in me.

What do you think about all the drama in indy wrestling?
Some things never seem to change around Indy Wrestling, it is the nature of the beast.

I believe though, that we need to bring good “Psychology” back in the Pro Wrestling Industry, and not just focus on circus acts that don’t make sense.  We are supposed to be wrestlers not acrobats.

What is Pea Ridge Wrestle Fest?
Is a nice series of Pro Wrestling events performed at the Pea Ridge Flea market.  The Pea Ridge Flea Market has opened it’s doors by their owner thanks to my uncle Tex Galento and Danny Roland, so we can bring high quality matches while helping our community through Fund Raising Events.

Who is Tex Galento?
Colonel Tex Galento is my “uncle,” my personal hero, and my wrestling manager!

What can you tell me about the Galento family?
The Galento Family is a family of tradition and American as Pie.  We are innovators!  Look at how many men molded themselves after Al Spider Galento, he was one of a kind and tough as nails, a true champ who never back down from a good fight.  The great Mario Galento, often imitated but never duplicated

What other projects are you working on?
I can’t disclose details right now, there are a few movie projects on the works, but I can tell you that I’m working right now on a character that involves stunt fights and a couple of lines and I have been auditioning for potential speaking roles that involves stunt fights!

Thanks for your time, Gino! Good luck in your endeavors.
My pleasure SnowMan, by the way I am not only your biggest fan, I’m also a NINJA PIMP PLAYA!!!

Wrestling Star – Mr. Fantasy

Mr. Fantasy and Sexy Samantha

Mr. Fantasy, how are you doing today?
I’m doing well. Thanks for asking.

Let’s start with your early career. Who trained you?
I was trained by the Armstrongs. Mainly Steve but Scott and Bob had a hand in it also.

What moves did you learn first?
Just he basic stuff. How to lock up, an arm bar, a hammer lock, a head lock. Like I said just the basic stuff.

What advice have you taken from other wrestlers?
When I 1st started I was given the best advice a young wrestler could be given. I was told to just keep my mouth shut and always listen to what you are told.

What are the biggest names you have wrestled?
I have been lucky enough to be in the ring with some big names. Just to name a few. All the Armstrongs (Bob, Scott, Steve, Brad and Brian-Road Dog), Buff Bagwell, Tommy Rich, I tagged with Dr. Tom Prichard. A few more but that is enough for now.

Who do you enjoy wrestling in the ring?
Heck yeah beats wrestling on the floor. Just kidding. Yeah I enjoy getting in there and mixing it up.

A lot of our fans saw your match with Dan Delicious and Uncle Vinnie. What do you think of that match? We thought your interactions with Dan were quite entertaining.
Thanks, I appreciate that. Dan and I have worked each other a lot and usually have good matches. It is so easy to work with him. He does his thing and you just react. As far as the match goes. I thought it was ok. I mean there is always something that could have been done better but over all it was ok.

Who is Sexy Samantha?
She is my wife. I meet her right after I stared training. For the 1st year I wrestled she just rode with me. I was a good guy and really didn’t need a valet. Ever since then I have been a bad guy and she has been with me.

If you had a televised WWE match, what would you want J.R. to say about you?
I would hope he would say I was entertaining. That I gave my all every time I was out there. Heck, to have JR say anything about you would be an honor.

Do you have any signature moves? If so, can you explain them?
I usually drop an elbow off the top rope to finish my matches. Nothing to special. I do have one move I guess. I place my opponent in a razor edge and then drop them into a diamond cutter.

Are there any wrestlers that you compare yourself to?
Not really. Now I do look up to a couple of wrestlers. Bob Armstrong and Ric Flair. They have had some influance on my career.

As a wrestler, what do you do best?
I would say entertain. When I am out in front of the crowd I do my best to keep them into the match. Wheather I have to tell someone to shut up or tell someone I am going to whip their ass next. Just try to entertain.

What do you think you could improve on to take your game up one step?
There are a couple of things I could improve on. I mean everyone can improve on something. I would say my body and my actual wrestling ability. I never said I was a good technical wrestler.

Is there anything else you would like to talk about today?
I would just like to say thank you to the Armstrongs. They took me in like I was family and that means a lot to me. I would also like to say I am a very blessed man to be able to do this for the last 7 years and say I have given my all every time I was out there.

What do you think of Ultimate Wrestling?
I think it was ok for the 1st show. There are some things I would have done differently but it’s not my show so I just show up do my thing get paid and leave.

What do you think of other wrestling companies in the South?
There are some good ones and some not so good ones. Over all though the good ones out way the bad. I guess here are to many in the Gulf Coast area. Sometimes its seems like some guy run across some many so he goes out and buys a ring and tries to put on a show. Most of the time they have no idea what they are doing and that looks bad on the other organizations that are out there trying to do it the right way.

Thanks for your time.
No problem. Thanks for having me. Take care. Until next time just remember.

I’m not the whole show,
I’m not the big show, but
I am the best damn part of the show.