Shoot Interviews
Abdullah the Butcher Shoot Interview [4 hrs]
A veteran of over 35 years, Abby answers a variety of questions
concerning his time in All Japan, New Japan, IWA, WCW, ECW,
Puerto Rico, and compares the state of wrestling today to how it
was when he was breaking in. He also expresses his desire to work
for the WWF, the one promotion he has never wrestled for. All
interspersed with classic Abby footage, battling the likes of
Hulk Hogan, Stan Hansen and The Shiek.
Al Snow Shoot Interview [3 hrs 45 mins]
One of the best RF Shoots so far. Al (with Head) tells
interesting stories from ECW, Smoky Mountain, his try-out with
WCW, and in most detail, the WWF and his version of what took
place in the two years he spent there, including altercations
with Vince McMahon and the
Clique. Clips are shown of Al battling Taz, Sabu, Chris Benoit
and Ricky Morton. A must-see.
Axl Rotten Shoot Interview [4 hrs]
Excellent interview with one of the most outspoken, yet funny RF
shoot interviewees to date. Axl talks about his time in WCW, IWA,
USWA and the Mid-South and tells of his fall-outs and
relationships with Joey Maggs, Ian Rotten, Paul Heymand and
others. The highlight of the tape is when Axl gives several
hilarious impersonations of personalities in the wrestling
business. This one isn't full of clips and has more talking than
most RF Shoots, which is a good thing. Also, no phone-calls here,
which is always a bonus. Highly recommended.
Bam Bam Bigelow Shoot Interview(2 tapes)
One of the best RF Shoots to date, Bigelow is funny, informative
and has several humorous stories. Clips include footage of
Bigelow in Memphis as Crusher Yurkov, and matches with Antonio
Inoki, Vader, Abdullah the Butcher, Barry Windham, and some
classic NJPW tag
matches, teaming with Vader against Hiroshi Hase and Keiji Muto
and the Steiner Brothers.
Bigelow describes in detail his experiences in WWF and ECW,
including his relationships with Vince McMahon and Clique members.
Matches include with Kimo in U-Japan, Shane Douglas, Taz and
Chris Candido. Bam Bam also answers several phonecalls.
Bill Alfonso Shoot Interview [4 hrs]
An excellent interview, Bill talks at length about his time in
Florida, WCW, WWF and ECW. He talks about the first match he ever
refereed: Terry Funk vs The Shiek, and offers his opinions on the
likes of Gordon Solie, Kevin Sullivan, Vince McMahon, Dusty
Rhodes, Dave and Earl Hebner, Paul Heyman, Taz, Tommy Dreamer,
Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Jack Brisco, Bill Watts, Raven and Bam
Bam Bigelow. Lots of funny stories.
Jim Cornette Shoot Interview(3 Hrs 30 mins)
Jim Cornette comes up to date on SMW,talking about the boys at
The Torch,Jake Roberts,
Terry Gordy,Chris Walker,the riot in Wise,the Gangsta's,working
with the WWF,and of course the
good old days.This is a shoot interview with plenty of cussing.
Looking For Mr Gilbert Shoot Interview)(2 Hrs)
Eddie Gilbert gives an exclusive hardcore interview,in between
some great,rare
Eddie Gilbert footage,the truth behind many angles + loads of
secrets revealed including
angles where he ran Jerry Lawler over with a car,loads of great
Memphis brawls with
Bill Dundee,Jerry Lawler a classic UWF incident involving Jim
Duggan,Bill Watts,Terry Gordy Steve Williams+The Bladerunners.Also
the WWF 1983 broken neck angle the Terry Funk fireball incident
plus more.
Louie Spicolli Shoot Interview [3 hrs]
Louis Mucciolo (RIP) steps into RF Headquarters and fills his
face with food whilst describing his breaking into the business,
his stints in the WWF (as a jobber, and later Rad Radford) and
ECW, the infamous 'bottle' incident in FMW, his time as Madonna's
Boyfriend and honest
opinions on various personalities in the sport, including The 'Kliq'.
Louie Spicolli passed away on 15/2/98,owning this video would be
a fitting tribute to him.
New Jack Shoot Interview [4 hrs]
New Jack, then-partner of Mustafa Saed sits down for a chat with
the chaps from RF Video. Contains a spell at the tattooists, a
hilarious round of phone calls from fans, and general
conversation about breaking into the business, his days in SMW,
and his thoughts on Brian
Pillman, Dances With Dudley, D-Lo Brown and many more. Jack also
offers opinions on the WWF and WCW. WARNING! This tape contains
excessive use of strong language.
Rob Van Dam Shoot Interview [3 hrs 45 mins]
Mr. Monday Night' talks about breaking into the business, working
on the independent scene, WCW, the WWF, ECW and All Japan, his
acting career, a potential entering into the UFC, and his record-setting
weightlifting feats. He also has strong opinions on several of
his ECW colleagues. The guy is really full of himself, but is
honest when answering most questions. Interspersed with plenty of
Van Dam footage in ECW and AJPW.
Sandman Shoot Interview [4 hrs]
The Sandman steps out of character for a shoot session with RF
Video. Not the greatest of the RF Shoot Series, but a must-see
for any Sandman fans. He tells about breaking into the business
in the old Tri-State organisation, working in Memphis, ECW's
relationship with the WWF, and offers his thoughts on Terry Funk,
Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Cactus Jack and many more. Featuring
vintage Sandman clips from ECW.
Sid Eudy Shoot Interview [4 hrs]
The former two time WWF Champ steps out of character for a
lengthy chat with RF Video. He discusses working for the WWF, WCW,
his infamous incident with Arn Anderson, and his opinions on ECW,
Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair. Complete with some
interesting early Sid footage, teaming with Shane Douglas, and
lots of TV clips from his time with the USWA.
Taz Shoot Interview(2 Tapes)
RF Video visit 'The House of Hardcore' and conduct an excellent
shoot interview. Taz speaks openly and honestly about a number of
events, and this is one of the best RF Shoots yet. Topics covered
include getting started in the business, Memphis, NJPW, SMW, WWF
try-outs, starting with ECW, an infamous incident with Green Day,
and offers opinions on the likes of Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer,
Kevin Sullivan, Sabu and Paul Varelans. Interspersed with clips
of Taz in ECW and as Tazmaniac on the Independent circuit.
Taz talks about his relationships with Rob Van Dam, Jerry Lawler,
Stevie Richards, Perry Saturn, Tod Gordon, Sandman, Bam Bam
Bigelow and Erin O Grady, as well as thoughts on UFC, RINGS,
Pancrase, the WWF and WCW. Interspersed with lots of footage of
Taz in ECW.
Tod Gordon Shoot Interview [2 hrs 20 mins]
Bob Ryder and Dave Scherer chat with the founder of ECW. Gordon
talks about Paul Heyman, Eddie Gilbert, Dennis Coraluzzo, Jim
Cornette, Dave Meltzer and many more topics in great detail,
including the 'mole situation' of September 1997. Very
interesting. Good shoot interview
Ricky Morton Shoot iv(4 Hrs)
Ricky sits down and tells of his early days in Nashville to the
NWA,this is an emotional and also funny chat,Ricky also speaks
about the Rock and Rolls,Ole Anderson and the story of a night on
Ric Flair's boat.
Good shoot interview
Terry Funk Shoot iv(2 Tapes)
Terry sits down and talks about his memorable career,these 2
tapes deal with the early days from Bruiser Brody to Dusty Rhodes
to working with Atsushi Onita,NWA,ECW,also his latter runs with
ECW,WWF as well as his opinions on the state of the industry.Complete
with matches fromAJPW,FMW,ECW and Memphis,barbed wire loads of
blood.
Very highly recommended unmissable.
Vader Shoot iv(2 Tapes)
This interview takes place in Vaders home,Vader tells all about
his football days and his time in NJPW,WCW,WWF as well as the
true stories behind the Arn Anderson/Sid,and Paul Orndorff
incidents.Also talks about the Shawn Michaels bust up.Also is the
hilarious recollection of the night Mick Foley lost his ear,also
features great matches.
Ricky sits down and tells of his early days in Nashville to the
NWA,this is an emotional and also funny chat,Ricky also speaks
about the Rock and Rolls,Ole Anderson and the story of a night on
Ric Flair's boat.
Good shoot interview
TSN'S off the Record
These are from a Canadian TV station chat show which are shoot
interviews.
1 Bret Hart-7/11/97
2 Bret Hart-3/12/97
3 Bobby Heenan
4 Vince McMahon(PT 1)-24/2/98
5 Vince McMahon (PT 2)-25/2/98
6 Steve Austin
7 Eric Bishoff-18/3/98
TSN's Off The Record Vol 2
This tape features shoot interviews with: Sunny,Sable,Val Venis,Edge,Rock,Mick
Foley & Goldberg.
Also includes Gallagher featuring Sable,Debra & Chyna.
Wrestling US Specials
This features,A & E Andre The Giant biography,Vince McMahon A
& E biography(fascinating stuff where he talks about getting
abused as a child and shows his wedding and high school photos),ESPN
Outside The Lines(a special on pro wrestling as mentioned in the
Wrestling Observer and commended for its research and examination
of the sports drug problem)Jesse Ventura A & E Biography,MSNBC
Special(more pro wrestling stuff)
US TV Specials 2
This is a lot better than the first one.
This tape features in order:
1 AWA Classics 2,shown on US TV recently looking back at classic
AWA includes,Andre,Jesse Ventura,Adrian Adonis,Stan Hansen,Dick
The Bruiser,Baron Von Raschke and more.
2 Steve Austin A & E Special,great video biography.
3 Owen Hart A & E Special-Excellent(very moving)
4 Mick Foley A & E Special features bonus footage of Mick's
recent appearance on Howard Stern after the A & E piece where
he talks about his book.
