Irish wrestler returns
home for Belfast show
Irish based company
Wrestling.ie have bounced back on to the wrestling scene in style and
have announced a number of live events across the land. The company
have also announced that Irish wrestler and current New Japan Pro
wrestling star Fergal 'Price' Devitt will be on hand for the Belfast
show on October 4th at the City's Waterfront Hall.
With titles galore to
his name the 32 year old has found his greatest glory in Japan and
has held the prestigious IWGP Junior Heavyweight title multiple times
to date. As Fame's wrestling writer and a big fan of previous
Wrestling.ie shows I tracked down the shows promoters and was
fortunate enough to get an exclusive interview with Fergal ahead of
this (sure to be) amazing show.
Here are the highlights
from my chat with Fergal (who was just home from his latest NJPW tour
and was even willing to phone me at his own cost).
Phil: Hi Fergal I
really do appreciate you taking the time to talk to me. I know you
are just back from Japan. May we kick off by asking you about your
return to Ireland as a wrestler?
Fergal: It has been a
long time since I wrestled in Ireland. I did a charity event a few
years back. But in reality we are talking six or seven years since I
stepped in to the ring here properly.
Phil: What made you
want to come back here to Ireland?
Fergal: To me it one of
the hottest things here to be involved in and I really wanted to do
it. I'd love it to be more than just one show too. You never know.
Phil: I know it may
sound odd, but do you think fans here will know who you are, or will
it be something they research and then realise your pedigree?
Fergal: That is a hard
one to talk about Phil. I know the die hard fans will know me and
what I do. The rest we have no idea of (unless they do their research
of course). I do hope we can make this the best night Belfast has
seen in a long time.
Phil: Fergal how do you
approach a show like this in front of a crowd you have not known for
a long time?
Fergal: I see this a
fresh challenge Phil and I like that. I always bring my 'A' game to
the show and this will be no different. I will be out there doing
everything that I can. Mind you all the guys on this show will be
able to do just that.
Phil: In recent years
we have seen a great number of UK/Irish wrestlers make the jump to
the big leagues of TNA and WWE. How do you feel about that and what
do you feel makes them stand out?
Fergal: I must say we
here (UK/Ireland) have a very impressive track record on the training
front etc. we also have some eager and hungry talent, just itching to
get out there. At present we have the likes of Sheamus, Drew McIntyre
and others all flying the flag for us. I can also tell you there are
a lot of guys from here (UK/Ireland) working Japan too and they are
amazing as well.
Phil: I suppose I have
to ask you this Fergal what would you do if the WWE or TNA offered
you a contract?
Fergal: Ah, yeah I know
what you are saying Phil. I guess my answer is that if they came
calling I would make a decision. But I am happy doing what I do. Yes
I hate the rotten airport food, the travelling an length I am away
form my family and friends, but it is my profession and I cannot
explain how I feel about that.
Phil: If you did for
example sign with the WWE to alter your repertoire, would that worry
you?
Fergal: I Think I would
adapt and like I always do work around my surroundings. My ring style
will adapt to my surroundings.
Phil: But would you
take that jump to the US Fergal?
Fergal: To be honest
Phil it would be a tough decision. It would be a big lifestyle change
and make me move my base etc. I don't know if I want that right now.
Phil: It could make you
a better known big name wrestler but.
Fergal: Thing is I have
never been in it for that. I am not out there to get the fame or
stardom. That is not why many of us do this, we have the passion and
determination here. I know from experience that the UK/Irish
wrestlers are some of the best trained and skilled in the world. I
get told that a lot.
Phil: Fergal I must
thank you for taking the time to phone me today and chat. Have you
any word of encouragement to entice our readers to attend this show?
Fergal: I will just say
this Phil. What you will see is a great and accomplished group of
wrestlers who have worked hard and long in what they are doing. This
is not backyard wrestling stuff or people messing about. We offer so
much more. This will be a polished and exciting wrestling event that
you have to see.
By Phil Allely
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