Hoff 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 The scene opens on none other than the "Macho Man," Randy Savage! SAVAGE OOOOOOOOOOOOOH YEEEEEEEAH, DIG IT!! It's the MACH-O MAAAAN comin' at ya LIVE FROM THE OAOAST CONTROL CENTER, OOOOOH YEAH!!!! This week's HELDDOWN was amazing, DIG IT!! But one thing that the cameras DIDN'T CATCH was our own JOSH MATTHEWS, OOOOOOH YEEEEEEAH DIG IT~!!! SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM, OOOO-- PRODUCER (offstage) Randy, get to the point. SAVAGE OOOOOH YEAH I GET THE POINT!! DIG IT!!! Anyway, Josh Matthews CAUGHT UP WITH HOFF IN THE LOCKER ROOM OOOOOOOH YEAH!!! After the show went off the air! HERE'S WHAT HOFF HAD TO SAY!!! The shot mercifully cuts away from Macho and to the locker room in Maui, where Hoff sits on the bench in jeans and a black t-shirt, a duiffelbag packed at his side. On a chair, across from Hoff, sits the stone col' pimp himself, Josh Matthews. J-MATH Hoff. What is your initial reaction to Bill Watts granting you a title shot? HOFF (all smiles) Well, of course, I'm *beep*ing thrilled about it. I mean, I lobbied pretty hard for this. I knew that Zero Hour was going to be held in Minneapolis and I figured that featuring myself would do big business, but ultimately, the final call was Bill's and he let me know just before the show went on. It was a great feeling. He told me, " this is the direction we want to go, and we think you'd make a great champion, and a great cornerstone." So it's a bit of an honor that way. As long as I can beat Drek... J-MATH Can you beat Drek Stone? He'e been on quite a roll lately, scoring some decisive victories. HOFF Yeah, but then so was Crystal, and I beat her not once, but twice. I mean I don't want to take anything away from Drek. I may not like the guy -- I don't think anyone does, really (laughing) -- but he's an awesome wrestler. He's the best I know at mixing technique with down-and-out dirty fighting. But I'm the man, it's as simple as that. I can beat anyone, on my best day, I really believe that I am the best in this business today. So can I beat Drek Stone? Yeah. Will I? (smirking) Oh, hell yeah. J-MATH (laughing) Well, that's a great attitude to have. A lot of people wonder how you manage to stay so upbeat lately, with your conflict with Chris Stevens and all... HOFF Well, that's been an ongoing thing for years, and it's something I've learned to deal with. It's seemingly an inevitabiliy that wherever I go, Chris will be there, and so I learn to live with that. As for my mood, people don't really know it, but I'm a pretty uptempo guy. People see me and see what I do and that I do like to rough people up a bit (smiling), and they think that "hey, he's a mean guy, he's an ass," but it's really not true. I love what I do and I get a chance to do it for some great fans. A while back...I think it was October, right before I won my title, I said that I just wanted to compete. I get to, and it's like living a dream. It helps that right now, all the cards are falling into place, and hopefully I'll be able to get my title back. J-MATH I notice you keep calling it "your title." Some people have taken to calling you the "uncrowned champion" of the OAOAST. Is this something you've taken to heart? HOFF It is and it isn't. I do feel it's a sort of rallying cry for me. It's a reminder of where I was. The fact is, I was never beaten for the belt. I never lost it in the ring. It was taken from me. Do I feel like I deserve it? Yeah! But, at the same time, I want to earn it in the ring. That's what being a champion is all about. That brings me back again to Drek. Love him or hate him -- and put me in with the latter -- but he's paid his dues. Too bad for him the title's coming back where it belongs on February 27th. J-MATH What do you think about Chris Stevens' comments, how you'll never hold the World Championship again? HOFF (rolling his eyes) Chris Stevens loves to blow smoke. He says he's not a big talker, but he whines more than anybody in this industry. Chris can't stop me from winning that title anymore than he could beat me on Sunday. J-MATH Congratulations on your win, by the way. HOFF Thank you. J-MATH Yeah. I don't know if you're aware, but the match has gotten a lot of praise. HOFF Well, as much as I hate to admit it, Chris Stevens is a hell of an athlete too. I knew it'd be tough to beat him. It was back and forth, but the fans were into it, they were totally on my side, and I kind of knew they'd love it. It was a different type of cage match than most, very quick, very sudden. It was all about who could knock who out first. Chris Stevens found out the hard way that you don't keep Hoff down for long. J-MATH Speaking of Anglepalooza, let's switch gears. What did you think when you saw Axel win the Lethal Rumble? Were you jealous? HOFF You know, of course I was a little jealous, because everybody wants to win that spot, everyone wants to main event Anglemania. It's the biggest event in the biz, and it's just a great night. You know, I remember my own experience last year, facing CWM at Anglemania III. It was a great experience, and I'll never forget that feel. But to main event...to be the showcase...that's everyone's dream. J-MATH Sounds like a bit of dreaming going on on your part. HOFF (laughing) Well, if I told you I'd never dreamed of it, you wouldn't believe me. I think we all do. But, no, to get back to your original question, was I jealous? No, not really. Besides wanting to be there -- wanting that spotlight -- it really didn't faze me. I was actually happy for Axel, y'know? I mean, he and I have definitely been at each other's throats, but the guy's overcome a lot to get where he is, and he's very good at what he does, and I respect that. J-MATH It looked like the beginning of a friendship was formed tonight. HOFF (smiling) Who knows, maybe it was. I dunno, I never came in here to make friends, but it doesn't hurt. Axel's a solid guy, and a good person to have in your corner. The man can fight, no question. No question. J-MATH Well, hopefully, he'll be a good man to have in your corner next week in that six-man tag. HOFF I can't wait for that match. J-MATH What about Crystal? Is there any animosity there? HOFF Well, if there is, I'm not detecting it. She and I haven't really spoken much since World Without End, but I know that she respects me and I her. She's truly earned the "Female Phenom" nickname. I look forward to teaming with her next week, and hopefully we'll get a chance to talk before then. J-MATH All right, Hoff, I'll let you get going, but one last quick question: who throws a better spinebuster, you or Axel? HOFF (smirking) You better get out of here before Tony Brannigan hears you talking like that. Josh immediately looks frantically to either side, then ssprings out of his chair and runs off. Hoff smiles, shaking his head, and stands, picking up his duffelbag and walking off. *cut to Savage in the Control Center* SAVAGE OOOOOOOOH YEAH DIG IT!! THERE YOU HAVE IT!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT SIX-MAN TAG NEXT WEEK, OOOOOOOOOOOH UYEEEEEEEAHHH~! WE'LL SEE YOU THEN, BROTHER! *fade out* © 2005 OAOAST Entertainment, Inc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
