FORMER WWE PRO WRESTLER VAL VENIS TAKING QUESTIONS.

Not much to ask, just wanted to say your match with The Rock on '' Raw is Owen'' is one of my favourites, it takes nerves of steel to go out there and perform one night after losing a good friend.

Thank you.

So how did you recover from the "choppy choppy your pee-pee" incident with Kai En Tai?

John Wayne Bobbitt turned the lights out and Kai En Tai missed....by a hair. Bobbitt is one of the dumbest people I have ever met.

The lights went out. The jack ass missed.

Favourite Intercontinental Champion of alltime?

me

2nd favorite?

Me on my second IC title run.

Just wanted to say your "Shaving Ryans Privates" skit with Ken Shamrock's "sister" is still one of my favorites to this day. You're the man

I agree. Thank you.

I plan on opening a Cannabis Vapor Lounge in the near future. My Vapor Lounge will feature different events every night. Comedy, music, UFC PPV's etc.

Location? Also, thanks for answering the questions you have. I've been a fan for a very long time.

Phoenix, AZ. Then I want to expand to every big city in the world. Kind of like Hard Rock Cafe.

I read you worked with CM Punk in his first tryout match for the WWE. What were your impressions of the guy back then?

Honestly, it was a night off. Very easy to work.

When you get out of the shower and you have a towel around your waist, do you still take it off with a spin of the wrist? Please say yes.

Of course I do.

Why did you wear white pants when you were in the Right To Censor?

Because I have no sense for fashion.

What was it like flying through the air with your signature move?

Best feeling in the world....unless the guy moved.

How did winning the European and IC titles feel for you, personally?

Winning the IC title was awesome. European title was so so.

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Not any time soon. I did add my links. Is that what reddit means by proof?

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I would have fun doing color commentary but WWE would not hire me for that position and I would not go back even if they did until they change a couple of policies.

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WWE's support for CISPA and their continued prohibition of cannabis.

arent their hands tied with marijuana anyway because it is illegal?

Nope. They do not suspend guys for cannabis use but they do fine them $2500 every time they test positive for THC.

I remember when those Japanese were going to cut your weiner off with a samurai then the lights went out. Who wrote the script for that kind of stuff?

Vince Russo

John Morrison. Melina. Batista.

What happened?

Batista is awesome. Love the guy. Morrison is simply one of the best athletes in the business but I always believed he would let Melina destroy his Career.

Can you explain this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF7m1bnKsEM

HAHAHAHA... I think this video explains it all.

Hey Val! Thanks for doing this AMA! What was your highest and lowest points during your tenor and the WWF/WWE?

High point was every night I wrestled. Low point was after successful shoulder surgery, getting physically addicted to the same pain meds that killed several of my friends including TEST.

Val Venis is from Las Vegas NV. Sean Morley Is Canadian

How hard is life on the road, what do you think are the pros and cons of constant travel

Its a hard life but certainly a lot of fun. The travel was cool for the first few years but sucked badly after I had kids.

If you don't mind me asking, how do you deal with being away from your family for so many days

I dont deal with it. Thats why I do not wrestle full time anymore.

Do you still have beef with Matt Hardy?

No, It was my bad. I should not have rode Matt so hard. Matt, Jeff, Shane and the rest of the Omega crew are actually quite cool. I was pissed about certain things but was uncalled for.

My friends & I were watching TNA Genesis 2010 the other day, and of course, you were on the card. You faced Christopher Daniels, but you already know that. The crowd ended up turning their back to you, and putting up a Cornette Face sign.

I actually have a screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/H5uZzRm.jpg

Did you enjoy your time in TNA? I know you weren't there long, but just wondering. Did you think Hogan bringing in WWE guys, and having them go over TNA originals was a good idea? Just explaining the experience would be awesome.

Thanks!

I did not agree with going over on C. Daniels. I was not going to do house shows and he was. He should have gone over but it was what it was. At the time my passion for the business was severely eroded and I really did not care. Never thought I would get to that point but I did.

you say you dont play video games, not even ken griffey jr baseball in a shitty puerto rican hotel with dutch mantell?

Hahahahaha.... WOW thats a blast from the past.

worked wwc back 98-99. U came down for victor I believe. Ran into you after our WWC show, you came to that shit hotel and BS'ed with Dutch for a while. I was a greenhorn, just sat and listened to tales of the infamous Glamour Boys.

Hahahaha, good times were had by all.

I also agree with you that Shane Sewell was a huge influence. Learned a lot from him and had my best matches with him.

Shane is hands down one of the very best workers in the world.

Edge was married to your sister when he cheated on her with Lita, how did that affect you? How did you feel about the WWE using the real life controversy for ratings?

Edge was married to his second wife at the time. Not my sister. They are actually still friends.

Who was the biggest asshole in the locker room?

One asshole is my walking home entertainment center. But you will have to buy my upcoming book to learn who that is.

Who was really supposed to be behind GTV?

LOL, your guess is as good as mine. I was thinking Just Joe.

What do you think about Glenn Jacobs potentially moving into politics? Do you think he has what it takes?

ABSOLUTELY! Glen is a very principled libertarian who is unwavering in his convictions. He knows freedom and liberty and works hard to educate the masses. Glen is a student of Austrian Economics(as am I) and would make a phenomenal statesman.

Did you get along with Vince Russo?

Sure did.

Did you ever use "hello ladies" to try to pickup women?

Only when there were multiple ladies in a group.

What's your favorite city to stop in while you're on tour and why?

Amsterdam for obvious reasons. lol

My 7 year old son wants to be a WWE star, given what you've seen in the industry, is this something I should support or should I subliminally send him in another direction?

I would recommend finding another passion and pushing your son to make sure he has something to fall back on if wrestling does not work out.

What advice would you give to someone trying to make it to WWE?

Balls to the walls....just be sure you have something to fall back on.

In your opinion, what was your greatest match...who did you wrestle?

How's the WWE/WWF about taking care of long term medical issues caused by years of professional wrestling?

I pay for my own private health insurance for any medical issues that may pop up.

Aren't you a Canadian citizen, though? I know you probably live in the States now, but couldn't you come home and get some of that sweet free healthcare?

Or is it the type of complex/ongoing physical therapy issues that you'd rather shell out the cash and get the best specialized treatment in the States

That sweet "free" healthcare in Canada is actually far more expensive than buying private insurance here in the states. But thanks to Tyrant Obama, that is quickly changing as he is destroying the healthcare system down here.

Do you continue to follow the product?

Who's working today that you enjoy?

No. I have way to may other interests and goals. I love wrestling but my passion for it has been suppressed.

Do you think your cage match with Rikishi gets the recognition it deserves?

I always thought that cage match had great recognition.

Is there any one event that influenced you to become a Libertarian? Have you ever read any of Ayn rand's books and what are your opinions on them and her?

Yes. Its a long story and I will reserve that one for my book. Ayn Rand is one of my favorite writers. Love her work. I have read Atlas Shrugged 3 times. Fountainhead was awesome as well.

Who was the biggest influence on your career as a wrestler? And how many girls did the val venis character get you?

Shane Sewell was a massive influence. Doc Dean, Kenta Koboshi are just to name a few.

did pat patterson ever proposition you? Why isn't macho man in the hall of fame? Who was a bigger kiss ass; hhh or hbk?

No. lol. Pat was always very professional. Pat is freaking hilarious and always made people laugh on a regular basis. He is also full of quality advice and suggestions. I do not not why Macho Man is not in the hall of fame. HHH or HBK do not need to be ass kissers....at least not anymore.

Do you ever worry that your outspoken stance on cannabis legalization will get your home raided and you thrown in jail?

Yup, that thought does cross my mind every now and then. But I refuse to be silenced by the fear tactics of criminal law makers.

hey sean. ever coming back home to canada?

VAL 4 PM!

I will make a visit back to Canada in the next few months.

tell me your best road story

You will have to buy my upcoming book for that one. hahaha

What's your favorite color?

Why GREEN of course.

what was your favorite title that you won?

IC title was ALWAYS my favorite title. Honored to have held it twice.

Is there truth in the "razor blade" myth?

Razor blade myth? not sure what you mean.

I think he means do pro wrestlers cut them selves in the ring to make them selves bleed

Yes. However, I am not a big fan of this action. I got cut enough the hard way. I did blade for some big matches but not very often.

Do you watch wwe or tna? if so who and what do you like/dislike?

No, I have other interests, passions and goals.

What was your experience like working with Eric Bischoff during his time as Raw GM?

I dont care what anyone says about Bischoff. That guy changed the game and came very close to running WWE out of the business. Very smart business man. Yes he made mistakes but so has everyone.

What I never understood about wrestling is that some moves if they would actually execute them to hurt the opponent, they would instantly kill them I guess. So the whole thing is more of a show. But if it is a show.. what determines the winner of a fight??! Wrestling is not known in my country.. so could someone explain this to me? :)

Think soap opera.

Thank you for answering my previous question. What is your opinion on Canada's political landscape and their major parties?

The liberals and the conservatives are hacks for the Central Bank of Canada. Harper is a total fascist. I would love to see the Canadian Libertarian Party explode of the scene with nothing but Truth, Fact and Logic. The problem is Canada does not currently have that charismatic liberty loving statesman like Ron Paul here in the USA.

VAL! Huge WWE fan here! What's it like back stage? How do the "big" superstars behave?

Thanks. I behaved the whole time I was active.

Haha way to answer my question in a totally PC way! My question wasn't meant to dig up dirt, though. I really wanted to know what the other wrestlers were like on a personal level.

lol, everyone was very cool. Big heads don't last long unless its me. lol

Thoughts on the Big Valbowski name?

There is only one.

do you/did you play any other sports? could you have played any other sport at a D-1 level?

I have played lots of different sports. My main sports other that wrestling growing up however were Motocross racing and Freestyle skiing(Bumps and Ballet)

Who was the worst worst wrestler you've ever had to work with?

I have never worked with anyone who was horrible. Some just were never cut out for the job but we still had decent matches.

Hey Val! What's your favorite video game or PC game? Have you ever sat down with friends and play as yourself in the wrestling games you've been in?

I am not really a gamer. I do play WWE13 on wii against my daughter but she has that shit figured out and destroys me every single time. Cant download my character on Wii. And my daughter hid the instructions.

What are your favorite cannabis strains?

White Widow, Blue dream, AK-47, Blueberry and Banana Kush, Sour Diesel, casey jones.

How do you feel about WWE being too 'PG' these days? Do you feel that you were lucky to be wrestling in the 'attitude era' when the industry was arguably at its best?

Yes, the Attitude era was AWESOME!

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Thanks. Greatly appreciated.

Most painful move to take? Most painful and your favorite moves to dish out?

The money shot is the most painful move to take and give.

were you close to chris benoit?

yup, i sure was.

Who was your favorite worker to travel with?

Who was the biggest asshole in the locker room?

How much your gimmick was developed by you, and how much by Creative?

Fav worker to travel with: A-Train, Test and Chuck Palumbo

Biggest ass: Me

Vince McMahon thought of the character and I developed the Hello Ladies and the towel.

Why are you in a cubicle?

It was my friend who works at the bank who showed me this whole reddit thing.

You have any memories of the match you had with Ric Flair on a Sunday Night Heat? I remember tuning in just to see it and it was a fun match.

Yup. I always wanted to work Flair on a PPV but was never given that opportunity.

Did you prefer it when your character was really about the porn star shtick, or when you got to play more serious? I always liked the gimmick, but I also thought you were really good in that heel run in 2000 with Trish as your manager.

Both characters were a lot of fun.

How much of wrestling is real and how much is fake?

Its never fake enough

Are you a wrestler or do you just play the part of a wrestler on TV

Both.

Sean was a punkmark. The only reason he and trish had any heat was because they were both good at giving blow jobs. This mark wasn't even allowed into the real wrestler's chage room. He had to change beside kraft services because everyone hated him. You are a mark . You sucked cock to get anywhere

Sorry I let the best part of you run down your mothers leg.