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Member Back to Top Post by Emperor Ihsahn on Here is the Zandig Q & A I did last week, sorry for the delay in posting it as I've been really busy this week. Note that Zandig asked me to clean up some of his spelling and grammar as he was on a tablet, no answers have been modified though. Big thanks to everyone who asked questions here on WK & on Zandigfans.net.



Q: What was your favorite Mother F'N Bomb you ever hit in your career?

A: Roof with Nick Mondo was the biggest. Lobo arena bump off the entrance at pyramid of hell was Hot! Joker flaming table was also Hot!



Q: Would you still have Nick Mondo take the Famous Bump at TOD 2 knowing what you know now that it shorten his career?

A: Absolutely. The bump didn't shorten his career. Mondo shortened his career. He went out on a huge bump that will never be forgotten! No disrespect to Matt (Nick Mondo), Probably smart move.



Q: In your opinion what was CZW's most successful year?

A: World War 2000 with BJW in 2000.



Q: There have been many wrestlers that have passed though the CZW and gone on to bigger things, which of those wrestlers shocked you that they made it big?

A: Not shocked by any of them, there will be more. They all deserve to be where there at! I'm glad Vince is finally doing the right thing and using our guys! Now if we can get him to use them right he would get better ratings!



Q: What do you think about Dean Ambrose's success in the WWE?

A: I knew he was a talent from day one! Vince is kinda , well trying to use him right. But he needs to put Jon with different guys! I knew he was a talent!



Q: Who was your favorite person to work with?

A: Lobo, Winger, Wifebeather, Homma to name a few.



Q: What is your favorite Death Match stipulation?

A: I like barbed-wire and glass! Cage of Death Suspended was awesome!



Q: Who would win in a hypothetical fight between Rory Gulak and Brett Lauderdale?

A: Amazing One (Rory), Lol.



Q: What are some of the bumps you regret taking?

A: None they where all meant to be! Didn't like the bump on the head from the arena. Sunset flip off the apron to the outside thru a table. My head hit nothing but concrete! Hated it! But I went on to complete an angle with Teddy Hart. So all good. Don't like the bump...



Q: Who are your top 5 dream opponents from the past or present if you could choose?

A: Don't have any. Should work with Mick Foley. Wanna work with Danny Havoc. I'd like to fuck Onita up! Would love one more with Homma in the USA not Japan



Q: It's the 10th anniversary of ROH vs CZW feud, what are your favorite memories of that feud?

A: None, don't even remember it! That feud did nothing for us!



Q: Do you regret not taking better advantage of the ROH/CZW feud?

A: No regrets! I tried to work with them. They laid down at CZW! Fuck them! CZW HAS A NICHE, WELL HAD A NICHE. WE DON'T NEED ANYONE ELSE! OTHER COMPANIES NEEDED US, they always come to us!



Q: Do you think you could have handled the end of the Hero/Kingston feud better?

A: Kingston fucked up back then! Out of my hands!



Q: What did you think of Shane McMahons bump at WrestleMania during his hell in a cell match?

A: Props for trying. The crash pad in the announcers table made it look weak. The whole thing looked very well thought out. Not in a good way. But props to the kid.



Q: Is your comeback a one off or do you plan on a final run?

A: I have many things planned! So not a one and done!



Q: If you were offered $1 million would you wrestle Vince McMahon and legit kick his ass?

A: Do it for less than that, but I'd want the book for 1 year! Somebody gotta make that suit great again too!



Q: What are your feelings on the popularity of the JEEEZZZUUUSS soundbite/promo?

A: It works. Don't bother me none. Cool promo.



Q: What are your thoughts on Ian Rotten these days?

A: Same, dangerous, can't bump and he was crying and begging me not to hit him with the Mother F'N Bomb! Did I leave anything out? Oh hell yes but we don't have all night!



Q: What is your favorite CZW match that you weren't a part of?

A: To many brother! Cash and Joker was great! Trent's matches always intrigued me!



Q: What was your favorite bump not done by you?

A: Joker driver, off the ladder! I ain't taking it!



Q: Did you ever get any WWF or WCW offers?

A: WCW and WWE said they would use me locally. Nothing in writing. I had an agent way back and he had me at a couple events with both companies. I wanted more! Wasn't ready for more when I look back but I've always been a bit arrogant! So I said fuck them! Started CZW and the rest is history and still being made! Starting June 5th at Zandigs Tournament of Survival!



Q: Who was the most difficult person to work with (either as a wrestler or as a promoter)?

A: CM Punk! By far just a punk!



Q: Did you ever get worried when Rob Black and XPW took over the lease at the Arena / What are your thoughts on Rob Black?

A: Fuck Rob Black! Inconvenience, never worried as I told the owners of the building it wouldn't last that he was all smoke and mirrors and give me a call when he don't pay his rent and that's they did. Within 3 months we were back in the arena and the scumbag was back in California fuck you Rob Black!



Q: Do you approve of DJ Hyde making his students bump on concrete?

A: Don't know anything about that. If he does it on the regular, than I don't approve. If someone wanted me to teach them, the bump would be same on concrete, ring or dirt, it would just hurt a little more outside the ring! Don't think Hyde is forcing people to do that. If he is that's just one more reason to smack him even harder now! TOD 2 WEEKS!



Q: Last question, was there any bump you ever prevented guys from doing because it was too dangerous? If so what was it?

A: I wouldn't power bomb Necro Butcher to the concrete from inside the ring. Wouldn't let Mondo allow Abby to stab him in the arm with his fork! He wanted it in deep and hanging out of his arm! And more but you got the idea!

