The Squared Circle is The Wrestling Classic's First Love

ONE37PM: Take me back to the moment when you can remember watching wrestling for the very first time.

The Wrestling Classic: I feel like I’ve watched wrestling my entire life since my older brother was a fan. I grew up with all these tapes, figures, and magazines from the 1980s and early 90s wrestling. A moment that stands out as one of the first moments I remember seeing was one of the ladder matches between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon. I remember peeking through a door while watching it.

ONE37pm: Were you one of those troublesome kids who got punished for telling your teachers to "Suck It!" or were you a complete angel in school?

The Wrestling Classic: I definitely got in trouble in school for saying "Suck It," the middle fingers, and a bunch of stuff from the "Attitude Era." I don’t recall saying this stuff to teachers, but that definitely was the lingo amongst us friends. I didn’t understand what any of these sayings meant literally at the time because I was in elementary school but I was such a big wrestling fan, I just thought it was cool.

ONE37pm: What inspired you to adopt The Wrestling Classic as a nickname and begin creating content around the sport as a whole?

The Wrestling Classic: There was no real true story behind the name "The Wrestling Classic" outside of I was watching the event on the newly introduced WWE Network and I thought it would be a cool page name. I did not have any expectations or any predictions that it would become a lifelong nickname for me. I started creating and sharing content because I wanted to connect with wrestling fans.

I always loved this business and wanted to share my passion for this business in a positive way to put a spotlight on the industry. It is the greatest form of art and athleticism combined in my opinion. I wanted lapsed fans to come back and young fans to see why we cherish what we grew up on so much. I wanted to create a home for wrestling fans where it wasn’t trashing the business but trying to raise it up.

ONE37pm: What would you say are some of the best interviews you've conducted thus far?

The Wrestling Classic: This is a very tough question and I feel like I’d be remiss if I leave anyone off. Of course, those interviews with Sheamus and Jinder meant a lot. The interviews with MJF and Mariah May will always be special to me for personal reasons.

The interviews with Bryan Danielson, FTR, and Malakai Black broke down the AEW door for me. The conversations with Gary Vee, Caroline Szwed, Will Sasso, and other non-wrestling personalities stand out to me.

Every year I think I’m going to stop doing interviews and then the next year surprises me. This year alone I had the privilege to interview Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bret Hart, Trish Stratus, Chris Jericho, and more. It’s been a wild ride.

ONE37pm: As you look at today's wrestling landscape, what are the main things you love about it and which parts of it would you rather do without?

The Wrestling Classic: It's the unpredictability. With the addition of AEW in the wrestling market, I feel like everyone in the business stepped up their game. Whether you believe there is competition or not, you can’t deny that everyone is shooting on all cylinders right now when it matters to be the best.

I love seeing the rise of young talent. There are some stories that really stand out to me and we people on the internet have the opportunity to be more involved with the business. The thing I could do without is the tribalism between the fans of specific products and on the media side of things, people thinking we’re in some sort of competition. Enjoy the wrestling as it is before it's gone and let's all help raise each other. Let's create and open doors for each other.

ONE37pm: Which five wrestlers would you love to interview next and why?

The Wrestling Classic: This changes regularly but I know there are a ton of WWE/NXT wrestlers I’d love to interview that I have not had the chance to yet. I’ve become friendly with many of them so it would be fun. I always enjoy interviewing the legends of my childhood. Therefore guys such as Ric Flair, Sting, Triple H, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, and more would always be ideal. Those ones are always special.

I have a great relationship with AEW and hope to continue interviewing more of their talent. I’m still trying to get MJF on for round three. I think that would be cool for all the people as well. I’d also love to run some of the ones I’ve already done back as well. I’ll say CM Punk, Sting, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H for men. For women Mercedes More, Charlotte Flair, Carmella, Zelina Vega, and Dakota Kai.