Kazarian interview - part 3
Feb 20, 2005 15:46:05 GMT -5
Post by The Doctor on Feb 20, 2005 15:46:05 GMT -5
AW: You told everyone in the locker room that went to the Orlando Ale
House after the Tuesday TV taping what I knew was going on. Without
blowing it out of proportion please talk about the conversation you had
with the Jarrett’s and the wrestlers after you resigned?
Frankie Kazarian: I had discussed it with those people and there were
some rumblings backstage about my decision. I took the talent bus
transport back to the Double Tree Hotel where we stay. I talked to Shane
Douglas since he is part of the talent relations staff as well as
someone else. I had this on my shoulders so I went down to the lobby,
found Jerry Jarrett and asked for a moment of his time. I discussed it
with him and I had everything in writing. I handed it to him and thanked
him for all the opportunities he and Jeff had given me. You saw me that
night so you know it was sad look on my face. Jerry thanked me and after
shaking my hand, wished me good luck in wrestling and life. I went back
up to my room to gather my thoughts before joining my friends at the Ale
House. I had told everyone and it was difficult to say good bye.
AW: There were several reports that said something to the effect you
were saying you didn’t need TNA since you had a WWE deal in place. In an
interview with your webmistress this morning she asked if this was “an
Abyss situation.” To kill another rumor did any of this take place after
I left the Ale House?
Frankie Kazarian: I never said that and I will never say anything
negative about TNA regardless what people may think of their booking
scheme not being up to par. The fact is they are another promotion that
gives men and women a chance to grow. I never said anything like that
and I think they will have continued success. Leaving TNA was a risk and
I wanted to take my wrestling career in another direction.
AW: Another rumor killer question revolves around our mutual friend Bob
Ryder who works for TNA Wrestling. Internet sites were saying it was Bob
who among other things let your contract slip through the cracks. I know
I could kill the rumor but this is your interview so kill it.
Frankie Kazarian: I don’t know who was handling the contracts but Bob
Ryder was not responsible. I am not sure if TNA know whose shoulders
that responsibility. I knew and I should have told someone. Bob Ryder is
not responsible for my exit from TNA, the person responsible for that is
Frankie Kazarian.
AW: And he is still the coolest man in wrestling. In the last couple of
days both Michael land Tracy have used the internet to express their
feelings on your departure from TNA.
Michael Shane comments from www.michael-shane.com :Due to the mass
emails and phone calls I have received concerning the situation
concerning Frankie Kazarian, I thought it be appropriate for me to post
my thoughts on his decision to hand in his resignation to TNA Wrestling.
This past Tuesday I was informed by Frankie Kazarian that he was indeed
going to hand in his resignation with TNA Wrestling to pursue other
options. Frankie had been wrestling for TNA for almost a year without a
contract and was simply free to do whatever he chose to do. Frankie
asked me for my opinion on what he should do and I simply told him that
it was his decision and his decision alone and he should do whatever is
going to make him happy. One of the biggest loses to the TNA locker room
in my opinion is the loss of Frankie and the end to our tag team. Some
of my best times in TNA has always been tagging with him and he will
truly be missed by both me and the whole locker room. Now what is going
to happen with me? Now I can tell you that, that was one of Frankie's
biggest concerns. But as I told him, that fate is not going to lie in
his hands or anybody else's. The only one who can determine what happens
to me is me. So to Frankie don't worry about me, I will get the job
done, just as well as I know you will in wherever you end up. Somewhere
down the road we will meet again!!!
from Alan Wojcik (http://alanwojcik.com)
House after the Tuesday TV taping what I knew was going on. Without
blowing it out of proportion please talk about the conversation you had
with the Jarrett’s and the wrestlers after you resigned?
Frankie Kazarian: I had discussed it with those people and there were
some rumblings backstage about my decision. I took the talent bus
transport back to the Double Tree Hotel where we stay. I talked to Shane
Douglas since he is part of the talent relations staff as well as
someone else. I had this on my shoulders so I went down to the lobby,
found Jerry Jarrett and asked for a moment of his time. I discussed it
with him and I had everything in writing. I handed it to him and thanked
him for all the opportunities he and Jeff had given me. You saw me that
night so you know it was sad look on my face. Jerry thanked me and after
shaking my hand, wished me good luck in wrestling and life. I went back
up to my room to gather my thoughts before joining my friends at the Ale
House. I had told everyone and it was difficult to say good bye.
AW: There were several reports that said something to the effect you
were saying you didn’t need TNA since you had a WWE deal in place. In an
interview with your webmistress this morning she asked if this was “an
Abyss situation.” To kill another rumor did any of this take place after
I left the Ale House?
Frankie Kazarian: I never said that and I will never say anything
negative about TNA regardless what people may think of their booking
scheme not being up to par. The fact is they are another promotion that
gives men and women a chance to grow. I never said anything like that
and I think they will have continued success. Leaving TNA was a risk and
I wanted to take my wrestling career in another direction.
AW: Another rumor killer question revolves around our mutual friend Bob
Ryder who works for TNA Wrestling. Internet sites were saying it was Bob
who among other things let your contract slip through the cracks. I know
I could kill the rumor but this is your interview so kill it.
Frankie Kazarian: I don’t know who was handling the contracts but Bob
Ryder was not responsible. I am not sure if TNA know whose shoulders
that responsibility. I knew and I should have told someone. Bob Ryder is
not responsible for my exit from TNA, the person responsible for that is
Frankie Kazarian.
AW: And he is still the coolest man in wrestling. In the last couple of
days both Michael land Tracy have used the internet to express their
feelings on your departure from TNA.
Michael Shane comments from www.michael-shane.com :Due to the mass
emails and phone calls I have received concerning the situation
concerning Frankie Kazarian, I thought it be appropriate for me to post
my thoughts on his decision to hand in his resignation to TNA Wrestling.
This past Tuesday I was informed by Frankie Kazarian that he was indeed
going to hand in his resignation with TNA Wrestling to pursue other
options. Frankie had been wrestling for TNA for almost a year without a
contract and was simply free to do whatever he chose to do. Frankie
asked me for my opinion on what he should do and I simply told him that
it was his decision and his decision alone and he should do whatever is
going to make him happy. One of the biggest loses to the TNA locker room
in my opinion is the loss of Frankie and the end to our tag team. Some
of my best times in TNA has always been tagging with him and he will
truly be missed by both me and the whole locker room. Now what is going
to happen with me? Now I can tell you that, that was one of Frankie's
biggest concerns. But as I told him, that fate is not going to lie in
his hands or anybody else's. The only one who can determine what happens
to me is me. So to Frankie don't worry about me, I will get the job
done, just as well as I know you will in wherever you end up. Somewhere
down the road we will meet again!!!
from Alan Wojcik (http://alanwojcik.com)