Post by CW .org .info .net on Mar 29, 2023 13:44:16 GMT -6
10 Questions With . . .
Jayson Reign
Jayson Reign began training at Windy City Pro Wrestling (WPCW) School under Sam DeCero
in April of 1998. He had his first match in July of that same year. Since then, Jayson has worked
in numerous promotions, including a dark match with the WWF. He will be competing in the
ECWA Super 8 Tournament on February 24th. The Super 8 is THE premiere independent card of
the year and features 8 of the best in the business. Jayson was kind enough to take time out of his
schedule to do "10 Questions" for us. So, without me blabbing any more, here's Jayson Reign...
1. Why did you decide to become a professional wrestler?
REIGN: I have watched wrestling since I was a kid and at about 12 I knew that I wanted to at least
make an attempt at being a wrestler.
2. Who trained you? What promotion was your first match for and who was it against?
REIGN: Quite a few people trained me. I trained at Windy City Pro Wrestling under Steve Boz,
Sam DeCero, Mike Anthony, and Mike Gratchner. They taught me the basics of it all.
But, Chris Daniels (also WCPW Alumni) really taught me the "art" of wrestling, both in and
out of the ring. My first match was for WCPW against "Tenacious" Terry Allen in July of 1998.
3. What promotions have you worked for?
REIGN: I've worked for WWF, WCPW, MCW (Midwest Championship Wrestling),
WWA (World Wrestling Association), SPCW (St. Paul Championship Wrestling),
LWF (Lunatic Wrestling Federation), PPW (Packerland Pro Wrestling),
WPW (Wolverine Pro Wrestling), PCW (Pro Championship Wrestling) and a few others
I'm sure I'm forgetting...sorry.
4. What would you consider the highlight of your career thus far?
REIGN: I would have to say working my first WWF Dark Match. The nervousness, the excitement and
the larger than life arena are sensory overload! I've worked with them since, but the first time
can never be replaced in your mind. It is something that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
My dream as a kid was to just step in a WWF ring one day. Now that I have done that, everything else
that I achieve is extra credit.
5. You have been invited to participate in this years' ECWA Super 8 Tournament.
Had you heard of it prior to being invited? What was your reaction when you were asked to participate?
Do you know how Jim Kettner heard about you?
REIGN: I knew of the Super 8 before. I knew it as the best of the best...kind of like Top Gun for wrestlers.
I was very excited to find out that I would be invited to this year's tournament. I was even more excited
to find out that I was the first participant invited. Jim heard about me through Chris Daniels. Chris played
a huge role in helping me get in touch with Jim. When Vic Capri competed in last year's tournament I sent
a tape with him (we're good friends and broke into wrestling together at WCPW). A year later I got "the call".
6. How did it feel the first time you saw your name listed in the PWI 500? (Granted, PWI is a shell of what it used to
be BUT the 500 is still one of the most talked about issues they put out each year).
REIGN: It was a great feeling to be in the 500. 2000 was my debut year at 336 which I thought was'nt too bad at all.
I mean these are the top 500 wrestlers in the world, to be among them is quite an honor. With the year I'm having
already, I can't wait to see where I rank this year.
7. What wrestlers do you enjoy watching or have been inspirations for you?
REIGN: I've always been a Rob Van Dam fan. But, I love watching Japan work. Great Sasuke, Cima, Hayabusa, Tiger Mask
are just some of my favorites. Chis Daniels has always been an inspiration though. He has really done a lot for me
and still continues to. I think he is what most workers should be...professional and a talent.
8. If you could step in the ring with ot against anyone (alive or dead) who would it be? Why?
REIGN: That's a tough one! I would love to wrestle a guy like RVD...It would be a true teast of my abilities. I would also like
to wrestle The Great Sasuke. One match with him would be a lifetime of experience...and high spots!
9. How can fans, or promoters, learn more about you or contact you? (webpage? email? etc.)
REIGN: I have a webpage at www.jaysonreign.com or I can be reached at jaysonreign@hotmail.com
10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
REIGN: You know my Dad used to ask me this same question. 5 years...hmmmm. Hopefully on your television set!
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