🌟I was making less money than my peers in the industry.
💡I decided to leave the company and reached out to Vince McMahon.
⚡️I came up with the character name 'Widowmaker' and made a successful return to wrestling.
💰My family faced legal troubles, which affected my career.
💪I found success in Japan and continued wrestling for All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Why were you making less money than other wrestlers?
—I was one of the last wrestlers to be offered a contract, which resulted in a lower salary.
Why did you leave the company and reach out to Vince McMahon?
—I felt undervalued and wanted to negotiate a better contract, so I took matters into my own hands.
How did you come up with the character name 'Widowmaker'?
—I suggested the name to Vince McMahon, drawing inspiration from a famous rodeo bull known for injuring and even killing riders.
How did your family's legal troubles impact your career?
—Their involvement in counterfeiting led to unwanted attention and investigation, which affected my reputation in the industry.
What was your experience wrestling in Japan?
—I found success in Japan, wrestling for All Japan Pro Wrestling, and received a warm welcome from Baba, who spoke English fluently.
00:00I was making less money than my wrestling peers.
00:03I decided to leave the company and reached out to Vince McMahon.
00:09I came up with the character name 'Widowmaker' and made a successful return to wrestling.
03:08My family faced legal troubles, which affected my career.
07:54I found success in Japan and continued wrestling for All Japan Pro Wrestling.
