Through The Ropes' Jack Williams on 14/08 interviewed the Revolutionary and Pioneering Carlos Espada Ashenoff, Known worldwide as Konnan!
JW: Firstly, Lets start with who your main influences in pro wrestling were? Konnan: "was not influenced by any wrestlers...was a fan as a kid but did not grow up wanting to be a wrester..."
JW: how did your beginning in wrestling come along? Konnan: "a wrestling fan tricked me into thinking he was a wrestler and convinced me to try it..."
JW: What are some of your favourite matches from your well traveled career? Konnan: "To many to mention...my retirement match in 94 which broke the all time gate record in mexico..."
JW: What is the proudest moment in your career? Konnan: "Starting my own company called Crash and helping mold guys like Mysterio, psychosis, juventud, pentagon, fenix, taya, and others..."
JW: Which style/s of pro wrestling are your favourite to watch and to work? Konnan: "i loved chain wrestling, lucha and strong style...and to watch i like all types of wrestling from comedy to womens.."
JW: How did founding The Crash wrestling promotion come about? Konnan: "got tired of the politics and bulls**t and ineptness all across the business so instead of complaining i opened my own company..."
JW: Are there any plans of getting your promotions shows televised? Konnan: "we are negotiating on getting TV or a digital channel"
JW: Where can the readers find Konnan? Konnan: "twitter and Facebook at konnan5150...IMpact wrestling...and my podcast @podcastone.com/Keepin-it-100-with-konnan"
JW: Is there anything you would like to say to conclude? Konnan: "Crash is coming with big things this year and next year, cant divulge yet but it should be big news in the next month or two..."
JW: Lastly but not least, Thank you Konnan for Climbing 'Through The Ropes'! Konnan: "thank u"
Closing note;
I'd like to recommend the Keepin' it 100 podcast to all fans. and I'd like to personally thank Mr Ashenoff for taking time out of his busy schedule for this interview. Once again, I present to you the one and the only, Konnan!
