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Interview with Slyk Wagner Brown
By Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey
www.DeclarationofIndependents.net

What up DOImaniacs and welcome to another McInterview. This time, I interviewed Slyk Wagner Brown. Slyk has won many championships in his career, and most recently picked up the JAPW Tag Team Titles, The JCW Heavyweight Title, The USA Pro Extreme and US titles, as well as others. Slyk has also made his 3PW debut, as well as working overseas in UK and Puerto Rico in 2004. Slyk has also been the talk of many Ring of Honor fans, sometimes in a negative way. "The Underground King" discusses everything in this interview, from his relationship to April Hunter, to criticism from fans to his career, and much more. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Slyk, the last time we did an interview, back in August, things looked on the up and up for you. In my opinion your career since August has gone up and down and then up and down again. What are your feelings on what has transpired since August?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I had some good and bad matches for ROH and with them having the most exposure, when people see that, they sometimes choose to focus on the bad and forget about the good.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Why do you think so many fans on the ROH message board dislike your work despite having good matches in ROH? What are your thoughts on the ROH Fans?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I don't think it's the fans. I like the roh fans and judging from their reaction at live events, they like me too...so the message board heroes can kiss my black ass.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You wrestled Xavier at the 3/13 ROH show and haven't been back since. What is your current relationship with ROH and will you be back there?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I went into 3/13 knowing it was my last full-time date, so there's no heat there as far as I know.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your thoughts on the whole NWA TNA/ROH Issue?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I think it's a smart move on TNA's part. Why buy the ppv when you can see TNA wrestlers for the same price at roh shows. It sucks for roh, but it will force them to be more creative and give more wrestlers an opportunity to shine.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You have picked up the JCW Title since the last time we did an interview. What was it like winning the JCW Title?
Slyk Wagner Brown: Winning the JCW Title was special for me because I competed against Ace Darling, who is an experienced champion.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Is there any heat between you and CM Punk? What can we expect in your match at the J-CUP for the JCW Heavyweight Title?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I don't know if theres any heat between us, but in this business you can have heat and not even know it. At the J Cup, I will prove to the critics why I am The Underground King and the JCW heavyweight champion.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You have been with April Hunter for some time now. Do you think this hurts or helps your bookings?
Slyk Wagner Brown: It's obvious that some people are jealous of the fact that I'm with her, and that may hurt our bookings. However, I'm not interested in working for someone like that anyway...if that's the case, then it's obvious that person isn't in the business to make money.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Do you ever feel in the shadow of April?
Slyk Wagner Brown: No. I'm not taking anything away from her; she works hard and has made a name for herself in wrestling, modeling and with WCW. I haven't been on American television yet, but I'm using the resources available to me to build my name, such as my web site which is open to the world 24/7, taking overseas tours and doing TV in other countries. We compliment each other instead of competing against one another.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your thoughts on the New England scene?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I think it has potential, but as long as people continue to hate and try to put each other out of business, then it won't be able to compete with the NY/NJ/PA area.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Recently, you have been working for Puerto Rico and the UK. What was it like working over there?
Slyk Wagner Brown: It's off the chain. I get to see the world, make decent money, compete against other wrestlers and learn different styles.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You recently dropped the WXW TV Title to Tommy Seude. Is there any chance you might return to WXW?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I'm scheduled to return Memorial Day weekend.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your thoughts on the following promotions?
JAPW
is one of the top promotions on the east coast and was the first federation to give me an opportunity.

JCW
has a good year ahead with the 2004 J Cup Tournament.

ROH
offers the most exposure for an independent promotion. I wish things worked out better between us, but everything happens for a reason.

WXW
offers quality family entertainment.

USA PW
draws good crowds and offers the fans a variety of wrestling styles.

3PW
offers a little bit of everything with beautiful women.

ACW
started off on the right foot, but ended up in the wrong direction. Hopefully they can make a big comeback in 2004.

CSWF
is still in the process of building their fanbase, but once that happens they will definetly be a force on the independents.

CCW
gives the fans what they want and is the only New England company that doesn't buy into the b.s. about me.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What promotions have you worked for and thought sucked?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I really haven't worked for any companies that flat out suck, but some have been a lot less fun than others.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: If you could slap anyone in the face in wrestling, who would it be?
Slyk Wagner Brown: Nobody, but that doesn't mean someone won't make the list tomorrow.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You were scheduled to be part of the fulltime MLW roster before MLW closed. Is there any chance you may wind up in the H2 Promotion?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I want to be a part of H2Wrestling, so hopefully they are reading this and will give me a chance.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your feelings on roadtrips?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I have a love/hate relationship with road trips. I love traveling, seeing new things and working new places. I hate being stuck in traffic, getting lost, gas prices and Roy Rogers.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your feelings on message boards?
Slyk Wagner Brown: Message boards use to be a good place for important infomation, but now it's just a place for people to trash each other.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What championship have you won that really made you feel proud?
Slyk Wagner Brown: All of them.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You recently dropped the JAPW Tag Team Titles, seemingly out of nowhere to the SWC. Subsequently, you haven't been back since. What is your relationship with JAPW and will you be back?
Slyk Wagner Brown: JAPW implemented a "no double bookings" policy before their April 24th show, so that's why I wasn't there last month. I'm scheduled to return on June 12th.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: How does wrestling compare in other countries from America?
Slyk Wagner Brown: It's more about entertainment in the states. Other countries enjoy the competition and athleticism and are less 'smarky'.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Do you have any interest in working for NWA TNA full time?
Slyk Wagner Brown: No doubt. They offer security and exposure.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What promotion can you have the most fun at?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I try to have fun at all of them...but it doesn't always work out that way.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Do you think you are underrated by many 'smart' marks?
Slyk Wagner Brown: Yes, but it's better than being overrated.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What is your favorite beer?
Slyk Wagner Brown: Heineken and Red Stripe!

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: If WWE asked you to work for them, but expressed no interest in April, would you go?
Slyk Wagner Brown: It's my dream to compete in the WWE, but I would still think about it.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: How do you feel when you see Rico/Jackie stealing your entrance? Do you feel the WWE steals too much from the indies?
Slyk Wagner Brown: I wouldn't say they stole it exactly, but it's cool to know they like our style and are watching. I do think that the WWE borrows from the indies too much. However, it's probably hard to come up with new material when you're on the road 4 days a week.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What has been your favorite match in the past year?
Slyk Wagner Brown: My favorite match this year was the 6-way mayhem for Ring Of Honor against Sonjay Dutt, Caprice Coleman, Hydro, Jack Evans & Chris Sabin.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Where do you see yourself a year from now?
Slyk Wagner Brown: Hopefully contracted with WWE, NWA TNA, or wrestling in Japan.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What do you want to say to anyone reading this?
Slyk Wagner Brown: Thanks for reading, sign up for my newsletter and check out my free video clips. Thanks to Mark Szabo my site is always updated. Look for "FATE", a new video clip that will be posted soon against some of my favorite opponents. www.SlykWagnerBrown.com

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Thank you Slyk for doing this interview and good luck in your future matches.