~PAGE THREE~
~WE ASKED MARK CALLAWAY TO COMMENT ON SEVERAL SUPERSTARS WHO HAVE BEEN INEXTRICABLY LINKED WITH THE DEADMAN OVER HIS ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER.~
~YOKOZUNA~
MARK: Tremendous wrestler, and a really good friend who I miss dearly.
~MICK FOLEY~
MARK: A guy who was all about his fans. He did things to his body that no man could probably do. I really enjoyed the runs that I had with him, not because of recklessness, but because of the sheer brutality of our matches.
Mick was off the chart. That neither one of us was hurt worse then we were during our Hell in the Cell match at King of the Ring 1998 is a minor miracle. When that panel broke loose and he fell to the mat, I didn't expect him to get up. I didn't expect him to get up from going through the table, either. My ankle wsa broken at the time, too. It was a war.
~SHAWN MICHAELS~
MARK: Great in-ring performer. Probably one of the best ever. It's just a shame that some of his personal demons hurt his legacy. But, as far as a performer, I don't think there are too many better.
~STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN~
MARK: Stone Cold and I came up pretty much together. We were probably some of the last guys who came up through the territories. We really paid dues, and his story mirrors mine in that he was also told that he would never be a big draw. It was really good to see a fellow Texan achieve the success he did. He's a very hard worker. There weren't very many who worked harder and tried harder to entertain the fans.
~KANE~
MARK: He's a really good friend. And, even at this point, I don't think he's achieved the success that I think he will. I hope he's given the opportunity to be even bigger. I think he can be extremely huge. I think Kane's barely scratched the surface as to what he has to offer. There's probably not a better person and nicer guy in this industry.
~HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN~
MARK: True icon and true legend. As far as his mark in this business, he's unquestionably one of the biggest stars ever. Personally, I'm not sure of all his behind the scenes agenda. I think he has too much of the old school mentality of looking out for himself. But, his place in history goes without saying.
~PAUL BEARER~
MARK: Another true friend. I don't think that I would have been able to maintain my career without Paul. He kept me out of a lot of trouble in my wilder heyday. He made sure that I was where I needed to be, and he made things a lot simpler for me. A true friend and somebody that hopefully will have a place in front of the camera for WWE again. I hope that he makes it back. Maybe we'll ride up and down the road again.