Ring of Honor’s Flip Gordon is an exciting wrestler on the rise on the independent scene. Having stellar matches with the likes of Will Ospreay, Jay White, or Bullet Club members, fans and the wrestling world have taken notice of Gordon’s tremendous athleticism.
Here's the highlights of Grodon's interview with News Hub Magazine:
Before getting involved in pro wrestling, talent are often inspired by others that came before them. Who would you say are your influences and what was it about them that influenced you either stylistically, or just enticed you to pursue this as a profession?
The main two guys were Eddie Guerrero and John Cena. Those are the two guys that really drew me in. They made me fall in love with professional wrestling. But I also loved high fliers like Rey Mysterio, Super Crazy, Paul London. I was always attracted to the high-flying the most. That was the style I wanted to do.
In regard to John Cena, I think it was just the relatability, and he came in at the right time and he was one of the best in the ring? He was so entertaining that you just wanted to watch.
Chaotic Wrestling and ROH appear to be two promotions very near and dear to you. What is it about these two promotions that stand out the most, and why do you remain as loyal as you are to them?
I always did research and wanted to look into which promotions were doing the best, which companies were the hottest right now, and which have the most buzz because those are the companies that I work for. Don't get me wrong, I want to work everywhere and anywhere, but I also want to work in places that are going to help create buzz for me. If a company is hot and there is a lot of buzz about them, then why wouldn't I want to work with them? I want to be a part of them and create my own buzz as well. I want to get my name out there, I have to get the Flip Gordon name out there and build my brand, just like they are trying to build their brand.
With Chaotic Wrestling, it has a long history and tradition going back to Kofi Kingston, and Damien Sandow, and Sasha Banks. It has a long lineage of people that have gone to WWE. It's tied to Brian Fury's school, which used to be called the Chaotic Training Centre (CTC). Before that, it was the Killer Kowalski Wrestling Academy. It has a long lineage and tradition, and I think that's what is so cool about Chaotic Wrestling, the guys that come up within the system, in the pool. That is where you get your start. This is where you learn the ropes that is what I would say.
If there was one person past or present you'd love to face, who would it be and why?
Eddie Guerrero. Hands down, no questions asked. In my opinion, he was the best performer to ever step inside a squared circle. He got better as he got older, 100%. I think he would have continued to get better as he got older as well. His ability to create emotions in the fans during his matches was incredible.
You can read the full interview here:
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