Interview With Icarus

By ~MeatMan~

Wax-n-Wings or, Icarus rising.
I recently had to opportunity to do a one on one interview with Current GCW superstar and Rising Cruiserweight sensation Icarus. I'm going to steal a page from my good friend "SS's" Book on interview format, Hope you don't mind Sydney.

Meaty Meat: So where did it all begin?
Icarus: I started training in early 2001 at the Texas wrestling academy (Formerly the Shawn Michaels wrestling academy.) I wrestled my very first match against Rudy Boy Gonzales. I did a cross body off the top rope, he rolled through, grabbed the tights, and Picked up the win. I was wrestling under a mask at the time as "Aracnid."

Meaty Meat: So how did you go from "Aracnid" to Icarus, what happened?
Icarus: After my hooded gimmick I needed a change. My buddy Phil Stamper In WV, is deep into Greek Mythology. He told me about Icarus and the legend behind it, that is when he dubbed me "Icarus."

Meaty Meat: Sounds good.So now that you've worked some different feds, who would you say is your favorite person to work with?
Icarus: I'd have to say my TWO favorite people to work are, Fast Eddie, who used to work in Texas, but is now in ROH (Ring of Honor) and NWA Wildside, and yes, GCW's own, The InHuman Fly.

Meaty Meat: Speaking of other feds. Anything on the Horizon for you in Alabama?
Icarus: I really doubt it. Just for the State of Alabama, GCW seems to be the best suited for me and my style.

Meaty Meat: So, outside the State, any plans?
Icarus: I'm making my debut in april at HWA in Philly. It feels really promising for me at this point. Of course I can't really say what's in store for me, because new things come up all the time, anything can happen. There's alot of good Independent promotions out there. I'm also debuting on video for the LWE in Texas. The video will be sold by Smartmarkvideo and RF video, so I should get some really good exposure.

Meaty Meat: Very Cool. There's a question I have always wanted to ask, I'm wondering if you'll answer it for me. Why do you do this? You don't make a ton of money, you get injured, Why keep going?
Icarus: The fact is that when I started out in training, I knew in the end of my life I was going to be banged up & hurt , so when you start something like this, you CANT quit or all of the pain is for nothing, I choose to go on and hopefully I'll stay healthy(god willing) & be able to do this for many years getting to my goal.

Meaty Meat: Which is?
Icarus: For now, my goal is to become one of the top names on the indy scene, when a fan hears about Icarus in Philly, Alabama, or freaking Mexico-they will know who I am. When I reach that goal....I'll make the goal Higher and more tough, to work in japan alongside the greats... or to work in WWE in some way shape or form, the possibilities are endless.

Meaty Meat: Okay, to steal another trick from old Sydney, how about a good road story.
Icarus: The Road trip to PA & ROH's debut show , it was sooooo long of a trip I could never tell if it was morning or night , it messed with my head & me along with others were jam packed in a Van along for this ride, some would work for ROH & some were there just for the experience(like me.) Michael shane was riding with us, I had to sit on the floor of the van & someone squeezed cherry toothpaste into my hair, another guy spilt a coke in my lap w/ my pillow, I was then givin an atomic wedgey by another worker, which at this point I think I was going to be held down and raped-lol, THANK GOD that didnt happen, I was left alone after that, being soaked in coke and having toothpaste in my hair. Im not sure if I should of told you that-lol. I got cleaned up at a gas station & we finally made it to Philly, set up the ring and met all the workers. Probably the most embarassing road trip ever.

Meaty Meat: *Laughs* Sounds like fun. A couple more questions and we'll wrap this up. Person you'd most like to work in Alabama that you havent?
Icarus: I'd most like to work Sinister Seth Stevens .

Meaty Meat: Really? Why?
Icarus: I just think a match with him would flow together very well.

Meaty Meat: Dream Match?
Icarus: I would like to work Sabu before he retires.
Meaty Meat: Wow! So are you a Masochist?
Icarus: Naw- I just like to have fun.
Meaty Meat: I mean why Sabu? Thats one Dangerous Freakin Dude!
Icarus: Character bro, character- Hes probably one of the coolest, down to earth guys you'd ever meet. My friend is a promoter & he knows Sabu very well, was his manager before - I've heard plenty storys from him to know what Sabu is really like.
Meaty Meat: Fonzie?????
Icarus: Haha, No, sorry!
Meaty Meat: Darn! Now that would have been Cool!

Meaty Meat: Okay, anything for the Fans? Any parting shots if you will?
Icaurs: So GCW is putting me in a match against the puke shooting fly & lil whiplash- I have been training double time for this match,not because I need to, its because i'd like to make this 3-way beating as quick and painful as possible for these 2 contenders. I've experienced The Fly guy once before & I know his ways, if a match isnt going his way he pukes in your FACE!to get the win. As for whiplash- *Laughs* Mutilated bodys will cover the ring as the most violent 3-way dance ever, takes place on the 21st- Say your prayers & confess your sins- As you will not be leaving the GCW ring alive.

Meaty Meat: Thanks for the interview Icarus, can't wait to see you on the 21st, in what I'm sure will go down as a match of the year candidate.
Icarus: Thanks to the fans & thanks to you Meaty for giving me an opportunity to tell the people about myself.

That wraps it up for me folks. Until the 21st. I am "The Meatman." Be safe.

The Official Icarus Website