>> INTERVIEW WITH BARRY SKELLY BY RYAN SOLBERG (TAKEN FROM ISSUE #105)

Xtremist:And our special guest is a man we all now, The founder of the
TNMBasement, Barry Skelly.(On the other end of the interview table for a
change.

X=Me
Baz=Barry Skelly

X= How did you actually first find out about professional wrestling
and who were your favorite wrestlers?
Baz= Well I first started to get interested in it about the time of
Wrestlemania VII. I saw it at a friends house and was hooked from then on.
Wrestlemania VII was also one of the first wrestling tapes I got as well.
The sad thing is I thought it was real!!. But hey it was entertainment!!.
My favourite wrestler then was probably Hogan. I know it might sound lame
but then everybody liked Hogan..not like now!!. I couldn't stand the
Ultimate Warrior even then!!
X= I didn't like Hogan then and I never will.Anyways, What in your opinion
is the best federation in the world?
Baz= The best fed in the world has got to be the WWF. With their unique
storylines and overall controversy they have to be the best. WCW have got
a huge number of excellent wrestlers that they don't use properly. The
names that come to mind are Benoit, Jericho, Raven and probably
Blitzkrieg. It comes close but WWF wins IMO.
X= How did you first find out about TNM?
Baz= I visited my local Internet Cafe in Glasgow and accessed a search
engine. I typed in "wrestling+simulators" and TNM was listed. I downloaded
a copy but when I got home to try it the disk that TNM was on was
corrupted. So I had to go back and get it. It was worth it!!
X= What version did you download and first register?
Baz= The first version that I downloaded was v6.2 and the first version I
registered was TNM v7.
X= What do you think of the FCA Cubed series of plugins?
Baz= I haven't really tried them much as the FCA Cubed doesn't work on my
computer. However this plugin could have endless possibilities with all
the different matches that are possible.
X= What do you think is the best TNM7 plugin?
Baz= The best TNM7 plugin has got to be the Brawl for All match plugin.
This is the one that I most use in my fed. If somebody out there made a
Boxing Match plugin then this would probably be the best.
X= What would you like to see as the next TNM7 match plugin?
Baz= I would honestly like to see a boxing match plugin. This would be
like the Brawl for All but without the takedowns. It would be awesome!!
X= That's makeable, easily. When did you start the TNM Basement Newsletter?
Baz= I started the TNM Basement newsletter on the 19th November 1998 (I
Think!!). A long, long time ago!!
X= What made you decide to start it?
Baz= I wanted to find a unique way in which TNM fans could communicate
with other TNM fans. I feel that we have achieved this in the 103 editions
that have been sent out. BTW Ryan your doing an excellent job!. 
X= Thanks, What do you hope for the future of the TNM Basement?
Baz= I hope to see the site and newsletter get bigger. We've got about 200
subscribers just now I would like to see that at least doubled by the end
of the year. It would be amazing!!
X= What did you think of the last 3 Editions ?
Baz= The last 3 editions have been great Ryan, keep up the good work. One
thing though remember to change the header as well, it's still saying
thats it's Sunday 31st May!! :-)
X= LOL, I know. I forgot. Duh!!! I'd like to thank you for giving me this
chance. Enjoy your summer.
Baz= It's been a pleasure