Re: Summerslam - Bully Ray Vs. Christopher Daniels
In an interview with WrestleZone.com, I was honoured to have Christopher Daniels by my side as we both watched Bully Ray’s interview for UWF.com. After watching the video, we reviewed what Bully had said, and even noted at some points that a slight hint of insecurity plagued Bully’s voice. Christopher Daniels was all smiles throughout the entire video as he didn’t seem too intimidated by the words of his SummerSlam opponent. I took the opportunity to ask him a few questions regarding not only the match itself, but why he wanted it so much. I also asked him a few other questions, most of which pertained to UWF, and its roster.
When asked about the talent of UWF, in how he saw them:
They are a great bunch of superstars. There are a few young guys who have already proven themselves within the company. I know I usually go on about how amazing I am, and how big of a tragedy it is that I am not booked better, but the fact of the matter is, I seriously doubt myself now (he said with a laugh). I mean these guys have shown me that in order to get anywhere in this company, I have to push my boundaries. Go beyond the limits of my body and just kill myself for my shot in the spotlight. Look at Curt Hawkins, he took me down, and I was really under the impression he was just a rookie. As cocky as he is, he can back it up. I really don’t want these punks getting the wrong impression though, I may seem real nice right now, but don’t let that fool you. I’ll take you down in a heartbeat if the opportunity should arise.
On a discussion he had with the current UWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin:
Steve really showed me the light. I was in a pretty dark place before he even acknowledged me. After suffering another loss within the company, I was on the brink of just giving up. He said some words that really hit home, and I don’t think I’d ever been so energized by words. I mean come on; it’s not every day you get to speak with a legend like Stone Cold! He basically took me out of that dark place, and showed me that I could be something more than what I am now in the company. I almost felt like I could take on the Big Show and Bully Ray at the same time. Hell, I probably could have taken on both rosters, that’s how great I felt after my chat with Steve. I have vowed not to let him down from that point on. I don’t intend to stop that so quickly heading into SummerSlam.
On why he wanted the match so badly with Bully Ray:
It was more or less a redemption kind of thing, if that makes any sense. I mean, he made a fool out of me, and I wasn’t too fond of it. I’m still not, to be quite honest. This is my way to get some kind of redemption on the fact that I was humiliated by him. I want to show not only Bully, but the entire world that I am not afraid, and that I am not someone to be taken so lightly. I’m pretty much going into this match with that frame of mind. With the thought of me being an intimidating force walking to the ring.
On the words Bully had spoken not too long ago:
It’s your typical bully tactic. All the bullies do this, they try to strike fear into the hearts of their target. He thinks because I was a victim of his thuggish ways that I’m terrified of the fact of facing him again. Fact of the matter is, I asked for this match, Hell I damn near begged for it! He can try and speak all the tough words he wants, he can continue to make a fool of himself. In the end, I will be the one victorious. I will overcome the power of Bully Ray and prove to all that he is nothing more than a miscreant. You know, I’m really thinking of all the movies, and how the bully always got what was coming to him in the end. And that’s exactly what I think is going to happen at SummerSlam. Bully has been running his mouth for a long time, doing any kind of damage he can on anybody who gets in his way. I know people are sick of him, I know I am! He’s been walking around, hurting anybody that invades his vision for far too long now. This feels like high school almost, you know? There is always that on bully who preys on the weak and feeble.
They pounce on those smaller than them; always go for the ones that can’t fully protect themselves. Then there is that one guy who actually stands up to the bully, who fights back. In the end, the bully will run home crying because he got punched back for once, and it’s something he’s not used to. I am that one guy; I am that one guy standing up to the bully. I’m not intimidated by Bully at all. I mean, how can I take someone who absolutely adores their calf’s? It’s sad to think he’s a grown man really. (We both chuckle at the last comment)
And finally, his final comments to Bully Ray:
You don’t scare me Bully, never have. You caught me with my pants down in our first match; I’m ready for you now. I hope you bring all that you have, because I’m bringing a whole damn arsenal! After SummerSlam, you will be that bully who runs away crying. I can guarantee it!
Thus concludes the interview, if you want the full review in audio, please click the link below.
Posted by Justin LaBar
August 06, 2012