12/30/2008

by: Gunnar Wuher

Howdy All,

After fighting with my ISP, a virus or two, and attempting to grab the Undisputed Championship of Internet Wrestling (and coming up short) all within the Holiday Season, I'm back with a Loot Pillage and Piledriver segment. 

This time around I got a hold of the NWA Upstate Champion himself, "Dastardly" Danny Doring. He's sandwiched into a couple of guys from the NWA Upstate undercard that you might not know much about. Dewey's outfits are like the weather in Rochester; if you don't like it, blink, it'll change. I also have spoken with Crusher, a man who's spent 11 years in this business.

To those looking forward to Adam "Dustytaker" Bloodstone and Hellcat speaking will just have to wait until next time. Until then, Here's a LP&P Profile: Crusher.

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 220 lbs.

Entrance Music: N/A

Finishing Move: Crusher Bomb/Top Rope Splash.

Former Accomplishments: I have been in the business for 11 years and I have worked for NEWF, NMW, PENN YORK WRESTLING, HCW, BCW, RCW, and NWA Upstate

Quirky Fact: I have a Giant Dragon on my back!!!

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Gunnar Wuher: Who are you?

Crusher: I am a Hard Hitting, Hard Rockin, sick S.O.B.!!!  

GW: Why Do I care exactly?

C: Because I am like the piece of gum stuck on the bottom of your shoe...No matter how hard you try, you can never get rid of me. No matter what you do to me, I will always keep coming back for more.

GW: What's your biggest accomplishment?

C: Going to Wrestlemania 18, 20 & 23

GW: What's your most recent match?

C: 11/15 Battle Royal (NWA Upstate)

GW: Why do you wrestle?

C: For the love of the Business

GW: Where did you start?

C: NEWF Rochester, NY

GW: Advice for the new kids?

C: Train hard, workout, don't rush yourself into your first matches, and be respectful to everyone.  Always protect yourself and your opponent.

GW: What would you like to say to the rest of NWA Upstate?

C: I will destroy every last one of you!!!!!

Now for the Champion, "Dastardly" Danny Doring.

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 207 lbs.

Entrance Music: "Crazy" - Mushroomhead

Finishing Move: Quote: "I can beat you by staring at you in the opening match instructions." (When that doesn't work he implements the "Wham, Bam, Thank You Ma'am" a Double Underhook DDT.)

Former Accomplishments: (According to Wikipedia) 

Assault Championship Wrestling:

    -ACW Hardcore Championship (1 time)  

Extreme Championship Wrestling

    -ECW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Roadkill 

Force One Pro Wrestling 

    -Force One Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)

Maryland Championship Wrestling

    -MCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

    -MCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Danny Jaxx

    -ECW FTW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation

    -MEWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

NWA Florida

    -NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (2 times)  

NWA Upstate

    -NWA Upstate Heavyweight Championship (2 times, current) 

World Wrestling Stars Alliance

    -WWSA Championship (1 time)

Wrestling Action of Today

    -WAT Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

    -WAT Championship of the Galaxy (1 time)

Quirky Fact:  "I love animals more than most human beings."

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Gunnar Wuher: Hello Danny, How are things in the champs' world?

"Dastardly" Danny Doring: Fine, Thank You.

GW: You've been the champion since February, how does it feel to know you've held a title that represents a group of people you detest so much? It must have been a nice birthday present at least...

DD: I didn't get into this biz because I wanted to be liked by everyone. I wanted to be a champion and that's what I am.

GW: 11 years ago, you had your very first professional match against Taz in the first incarnation of ECW. What were your thoughts going up against, in my personal opinion, one of the toughest individuals that the locker room had to offer?

DD: It will be 12 years this may actually, I was very nervous to say the least. At the time I was overmatched, today however would be another story with a different ending.

GW: I don't remember seeing tapes of your early days but from what I have read; your gimmick was really unique. How was it received by the crowd and how did you feel about it?

DD: Being a pervert rock star type paired with a physco Amish man? Whatʼs better than that? People loved to hate us so much that it made us big babyfaces (good guys). We never officially turned [face]; the fans turned us which means more when they want to cheer you not when youʼre shoved down people's throats.

GW: When did you first meet your partner in crime RoadKill? What was it like winning at the "Massacre on 34th Street" in 2000?

DD: I met him at the House of Hardcore wrestling dojo. The amount of work we put into our work, our careers, and this business was what made our win over the FBI at Massacre so meaningful to us. (P. S.: I pinned Guido. Just reminding him in case he reads this.)

GW: Where were you and what were you doing when you heard the news that ECW was going bankrupt? What was your relationship like with the Mad Scientist, Paul Heyman?

DD: I was sitting on my couch watching Raw with Carlos (my dog) and I saw Paul announced as the new commentator. Thatʼs pretty much how I found out. To answer the second question, we have NO relationship. Apparently, he has said some hurtful things toward me. That's the reward you get for loyalty, working for free, and ignoring every lie (Paul only lies when his lips move) he has ever told. People who continue to kiss his ass make me SICK.

GW: What was your experience with the early stages of TNA?

DD: I was part of the worst X-division match in TNA history. (Myself, Joey Matthews, Sharkboy, and Michael Shane) I say that, because we were limited and we didn't gel. On top of that, we were hitting 100000 finishing moves and getting right back up. However, we were expected to sell for 10 minutes for Elix Skipper (who ran-in and laid us out) so he could call out Jerry Lynn. After that Roadkill and I had a brief run which include a non-title victory over the (Current at the Time) Tag champs Simon and Swinger.

GW: Why did you choose "Wham Bam, Thank You Ma'am" As your finisher? What's the story behind the name?

DD: It's a modified DDT. I chose the name because in the ring is like in the bedroom, I knock you out and when you come to I'm gone.

GW: What did you do before getting into wrestling?

DD: I played semi-pro football and went to school in addition to working in a lumber yard. I spend the summer on the beach with my friends and tried on many hats. (Think about it.)

GW: Any advice for the kids coming up from the school?

DD: Yeah, don't expect anything, the wrestling gods owe you nothing. If you want something go take it, NOTHING falls in your lap. You must be prepared to give up EVERYTHING and get nothing in return. This is a tough business only the strong will survive.

GW: Last show, you faced Stevie Richards. I had made my thoughts pretty clear with my prediction that Stevie was going to "kick 'em to hell". Obviously Dew Meanie got that end of the deal. What are your thoughts on the match? What the hell do you think Colin Delany has planned?

DD: NO one in the Upstate lockeroom can defeat me. What makes you or anyone else think Stevie Richards would be able to pull it off? People are not aware how bad Stevieʼs pre existing injuries were affecting his performance. I WAS! I scouted him I knew of his two broken vertebra in his neck I knew of the FOURTEEN throat surgeries he has had in the last 5 years. Thatʼs why I'm the champ! As far as Dewey goes, yea he ate a superkick, but ask yourselves this; When was the last time Dewey smelled a main event? I bet he was happier than ever to run interference for the Champ. He got to rub noses with greatness. That night will probably change him forever. Colin however? Who knows why he did what he did. Even I don't know. Maybe it was from some issue he had with Stevie from WWE; maybe Stevie stuck him with a car rental bill. Maybe he was tired of getting his head beat in for fans in upstate chanting "You're not Tommy" and other hurtful things. Colin is not the same young man who danced around with Jimmy Olsen as part of the "feel good tag team". He knows wrestling success is not measured by the cheers of the fans. He came in and picked his spot and it made an impact. Good for COLIN, but don't get it twisted. I was in NO danger of getting beat and Colin did not save my title.

GW: Any last words for the fans? The locker room? Me?

DD: Yeah. I'm the greatest NWA Upstate Champ that will ever hold that title. Look at my defenses! They read like whoʼs who of wrestling ranging from undiscovered gems to established superstars currently on TV. No one in the lockeroom can beat me, I can only beat myself. I love every time the fans boo my victories. You boo because you are jealous and your women boo because they want to be with me but are stuck with you. As far as you go, stop praying for people to kick me to hell and get on the bandwagon.

Gunnar's thoughts: Danny Doring's got a big mouth. I'll give you that. The worst part is his actions back up what he's been saying for almost a year now. Will he be able to get past the 1/31 show with the title in hand? If he does, he'll be set on a year with the belt. Let's see what goes down at the German House...

For a conclusion, here's Dewey's profile.

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