Tex Benedict Interview.

By P.Staniforth

November 2004

Here to answer the questions that you want to know, is another star of the UK scene and a good friend of mine – one of RBW’s main stars, Tex Benedict.

PETER) : Hi, Tex; and as usual let me start out by thanking you for your time in doing this. To begin, where are you from; and what is your height and weight?

TEX) : I’m 5"8, I weigh 155 Lbs. I am of course from London...............Arizona, USA!

PETER) : How would you describe yourself as a wrestler?

TEX) : I’m cocky, I’m confident; and a handful to compete with. I don't have a style, as I incorporate a mixture of everything into my game plan. I can wrestle with the wrestlers, I can fly with the flyers; and I can talk with the talkers.

PETER) : That to me is the best way to be, because you don’t get pigeon-holed into one particular style or category. So. how did you get into the business; who trained you?

TEX) : I trained at NWA-UK Hammerlock - under the supervision of Justin Richards, Paul Travell and Mike Thomas. I got into the business largely through Carl Conroy who has helped me immensely in my progression.

PETER) : What were your first matches like?

TEX) : Fun for me, but horrible for the fans to watch I am sure. I try not to look back on past matches as I am a perfectionist and always try to look forwards.

PETER) : Who do you admire in wrestling, or like to watch and learn from?

TEX) : I admire many people. Wrestlers such as Doug Williams, Justin Richards and Marc Belton – just to name a few. These are guys I love to watch as you always know that you will get to see a pure wrestling match. But back in the heyday of British wrestling, I can’t think of many better than Johnny Saint and Kid McCoy.

PETER) : I won’t deny being a big Marc Belton fan myself. Who are your friends in the business?

TEX) : Friends are few and far between in this business, but I would definitely class Justin Richards, Marc Belton, Carl Conroy and Stu Natt as some of my closest friends.

PETER) : At this point, what are your goals in professional wrestling?

TEX) : I would say, to keep making money and entertaining the fans. TV time would be great and who knows - maybe one day my own action figure!

PETER) : If the latter comes true, I want one! What do you like to do in your spare time?

TEX) : I play football, I coach football, I work for the largest Jewish youth organization; and I work with children as well as attending University where I study Sport Psychology.

PETER) : Yes, I recall one backstage conversation about football we had; about my beloved hometown football team Luton! It’s also good to hear that you like to give back, people like you in the wrestling business do a great job of making others realize that wrestlers are not all bad people. What promotions do you currently work for?

TEX) : Currently - British Championship Wrestling (Scotland), Combat Sport Federation (Melksham), Revolution British Wrestling, and WILD (Scotland). I have worked for many others in the past including FWA and House of Pain Wrestling Federation in Maryland USA.

PETER) : What are your plans for the immediate future?

TEX) : I’m facing Sabotage for CSF in Bath on November 13th, and I’m appearing for RBW in Luton on November 20th – come out and see me wrestle live!

PETER) : And finishing up at this point, thank you once again for your time; and is there anything you’d like to promote and anyone you’d like to thank?

TEX) : For another interview with me, check out www.wrestling101.com and I'd like to thank Peter for his hard work and dedication to the sport.

PETER) : Have you ever seen a writer blush? On behalf of myself, and all wrestling fans – I wish you all the best in the future.

Peter Staniforth.
www.pswrestling.net

Peter is a UK based sports journalist, for www.pwbts.com, www.wrestlingdotcom.com, www.wrestlingclothesline.com, www.bgwwrestling.com, www.prowrestlingdaily.com, the exclusive WWE writer for www.ukevents.net, and also www.the3count.co.uk

Peter has written for Bill Apter's "Total Wrestling" magazine, the well respected US based newsletter 'Wrestling Then And Now'; and also written press releases for the UK's WWE Euro Shop merchandise company. He was also mentioned on the credits of the cult wrestling simulation game by Adam Ryland - EWR 4.0.

Peter works for Revolution British Wrestling (www.revolutionbritishwrestling.co.uk) and UCW (www.ucw-wrestling.co.uk) in a Talent Relations capacity, and also various USA based indy promotions. If you are a wrestler either USA or UK based, and looking for more bookings; please contact Peter.

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