WWE Tough Enough contestant Eric Watts spoke with D.J. Rallo of SharpShooterPress and the following are highlights of the interview.
On being called a "disappointment": Steve and the trainers know a lot more about WWE than you or I do! So, what ever they had to say wasn't far from the truth. If I had come in better shape, I would've won. For sure. Think about it: I made if half way in horrible shape. I think that says a lot. My conditioning, and overall physical appearance is worlds better than it was on the show. I still have a ways to go, but I'm getting there.
Endeavors for the Future: I just recently started doing Indys again, and it's been awesome. I get mixed reactions most of the time, some love me and some hate me, what can ya do? I keep in contact with Bill and Steve. I go to them whenever I have a question about anything, they've been great. I have always wanted to wrestle overseas, especially Japan. Hopefully I will soon. Since TE ended, I've been going to the gym 5 days a week, sometimes with 2 a days. People are telling me that they see a big difference, so I guess it's working.
On the Life Lessons in Tough Enough: I think the life lessons were good because they showed everyone's personalities. My favorite was from the first episode, where we got to pick up trash and be grunts. The reason I choose that one, is because I got to be backstage and was able to see how everything looks and works. Many of the other contestants had done extra work before. Not me. I was in awe.
Other Topics Include
-Where his training initially began
-Working with Knox Pro and Lucha Libre
-Who he thought should have won Tough Enough
On being called a "disappointment": Steve and the trainers know a lot more about WWE than you or I do! So, what ever they had to say wasn't far from the truth. If I had come in better shape, I would've won. For sure. Think about it: I made if half way in horrible shape. I think that says a lot. My conditioning, and overall physical appearance is worlds better than it was on the show. I still have a ways to go, but I'm getting there.
Endeavors for the Future: I just recently started doing Indys again, and it's been awesome. I get mixed reactions most of the time, some love me and some hate me, what can ya do? I keep in contact with Bill and Steve. I go to them whenever I have a question about anything, they've been great. I have always wanted to wrestle overseas, especially Japan. Hopefully I will soon. Since TE ended, I've been going to the gym 5 days a week, sometimes with 2 a days. People are telling me that they see a big difference, so I guess it's working.
On the Life Lessons in Tough Enough: I think the life lessons were good because they showed everyone's personalities. My favorite was from the first episode, where we got to pick up trash and be grunts. The reason I choose that one, is because I got to be backstage and was able to see how everything looks and works. Many of the other contestants had done extra work before. Not me. I was in awe.
Other Topics Include
-Where his training initially began
-Working with Knox Pro and Lucha Libre
-Who he thought should have won Tough Enough
