Here is our exclusive interview with Chaos, one of the stars of the new film 'The Backyard' which follows the careers of several Backyard Wrestlers. The interview took place on Tuesday 6th July 2004 and was conducted by Smackdown5.com's webmaster Mark O'Connell.
Mark: Tell me about the documentary -The Backyard?
Chaos: The Backyard is a documentary on people like me living their life and doing what they love and its a great movie that should be seen by everybody.
Mark: How did you get involved with the project?
Chaos: I got an e-mail from Paul Hough, he asked to come to a show and it was from there we began discussing the project.
Mark: Do you think Director Paul Hough has depicted a fair representation of the sport?
Chaos: I think Paul has done more then make a fair representation of the sport. Now everybody, everywhere, knows that these Backyard Wrestlers arent just retards trying to copy the professionals, they are people who just love wrestling and want to do it. I, myself am now a professional wrestler.
Mark: Who or what inspired you to become a wrestler?
Chaos: A childhood friend by the name of Jon Johnson who I still wrestle with, inspired me to become a wrestler and build a ring in my backyard
Mark: How did you come up with your wrestling gimmick?
Chaos: I dont really have much of a gimmick- Im more of a guy who just puts on a good show. I guess a lot of people say my gimmick is a no nonsense straight forward guy but then again thats how I am in real life.
Mark: What is your favourite kind of match, and weapon of choice?
Chaos: My favourite type of match is a Thumbtack Deathmatch and my weapon of choice I'd say its a tie between the Thumbtack Bat and the Barbedwire Bat.
Mark: What is the worst injury you have ever sustained in the ring?
Chaos: Dislocated shoulder and a fractured ankle. Nothing too bad Ive never broken a bone! Geeze I hope I didnt jinks myself.......!
Mark: Why do you think Backyard Wrestling has become so popular?
Chaos: Because of people like Rick Mahr, who unfortunately is only out to make money and isnt as passionate about the wrestling.
Mark: What is your advice to those wanting to try Backyard Wrestling in their own homes?
Chaos: Dont do it or you'll regret it if you want to become a pro wrestler.
Mark: Have you had the chance to play the Backyard Wrestling video game?
Chaos: Yeah and I didnt think it was very good.
Mark: Due to the high risk nature of the sport, would you like to continue as a Backyard Wrestler, or venture into a sports entertainment federation such as WWE or NWA: TNA?
Chaos: I believe I am a pro wrestler and I'd rather stay in the independents or go to Japan. Im not all about the money I just wanna wrestle.
Mark: The Backyard has been praised by critics and won numerous awards. Were you surprised by how well it was received by the mainstream media?
Chaos: I knew it would do well. Paul put a lot of work into this movie and we busted our asses to make sure the mainstream media would be surprised when they saw it.
Mark: Thank you for your time!
Chaos: No problem and thank you for giving me the chance to answer your questions.
A big shout out to HIW (High Impact Wrestling)
Chaos: The Backyard is a documentary on people like me living their life and doing what they love and its a great movie that should be seen by everybody.
Mark: How did you get involved with the project?
Chaos: I got an e-mail from Paul Hough, he asked to come to a show and it was from there we began discussing the project.
Mark: Do you think Director Paul Hough has depicted a fair representation of the sport?
Chaos: I think Paul has done more then make a fair representation of the sport. Now everybody, everywhere, knows that these Backyard Wrestlers arent just retards trying to copy the professionals, they are people who just love wrestling and want to do it. I, myself am now a professional wrestler.
Mark: Who or what inspired you to become a wrestler?
Chaos: A childhood friend by the name of Jon Johnson who I still wrestle with, inspired me to become a wrestler and build a ring in my backyard
Mark: How did you come up with your wrestling gimmick?
Chaos: I dont really have much of a gimmick- Im more of a guy who just puts on a good show. I guess a lot of people say my gimmick is a no nonsense straight forward guy but then again thats how I am in real life.
Mark: What is your favourite kind of match, and weapon of choice?
Chaos: My favourite type of match is a Thumbtack Deathmatch and my weapon of choice I'd say its a tie between the Thumbtack Bat and the Barbedwire Bat.
Mark: What is the worst injury you have ever sustained in the ring?
Chaos: Dislocated shoulder and a fractured ankle. Nothing too bad Ive never broken a bone! Geeze I hope I didnt jinks myself.......!
Mark: Why do you think Backyard Wrestling has become so popular?
Chaos: Because of people like Rick Mahr, who unfortunately is only out to make money and isnt as passionate about the wrestling.
Mark: What is your advice to those wanting to try Backyard Wrestling in their own homes?
Chaos: Dont do it or you'll regret it if you want to become a pro wrestler.
Mark: Have you had the chance to play the Backyard Wrestling video game?
Chaos: Yeah and I didnt think it was very good.
Mark: Due to the high risk nature of the sport, would you like to continue as a Backyard Wrestler, or venture into a sports entertainment federation such as WWE or NWA: TNA?
Chaos: I believe I am a pro wrestler and I'd rather stay in the independents or go to Japan. Im not all about the money I just wanna wrestle.
Mark: The Backyard has been praised by critics and won numerous awards. Were you surprised by how well it was received by the mainstream media?
Chaos: I knew it would do well. Paul put a lot of work into this movie and we busted our asses to make sure the mainstream media would be surprised when they saw it.
Mark: Thank you for your time!
Chaos: No problem and thank you for giving me the chance to answer your questions.
A big shout out to HIW (High Impact Wrestling)
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