Cory Diamond: Hello Mr. T. Thanks for having me, how are you?
Master Blogger: I am doing very well thank you. Let's get to it. Now some of my fellow readers are not as familiar with you as they are my other guests so could you tell some of my fellow readers just how you broke into the business who your major influences were. A little brief history of Cory Diamond.
Cory Diamond: Well for starters Mr. W. Stanton was my door into this wonderfully crazy business (laughs), he then introduced me to his trainer at the time Mr. Vance Nevada who took time to train 8 of us which 5 actually made it out of the academy. My first match was at Chalmers C.C. in a tag match with young up and comer Slim Chance against Donny Dicaprio And Playboy Will Damon. Since then the fire got out of control and I was hooked! I had a serious injury early in my career but bounced back and continued to climb ladders in different promotions in Winnipeg and some across Canada. Now I'm trying a new project with a fairly new company New Brand Wrestling. Major influences locally have been... Gene Swan, Alex Rain, Vance Nevada, Reservoir Dogs, Robby Royce, Bobby Collins, Stan Saxon and Paul Diamond.
Master Blogger: How would you compare New Brand Wrestling to other promotions?
Cory Diamond: Well as being a newer promotion, I feel it is important to give equal opportunities to brand new guys who want to learn as well as the Vets who still want to work and offer their knowledge to these young guys. As for comparission... We offer a safe breeding ground for the young guys to develop their skills and gain experience, and at the same time the long time vets have a place where they don't have to compete and are respected by the younger guys on the crew.
Master Blogger: Now Cory I know in the wrestling world it is not always sunny. As I recall at one New Brand show you were removed as General Manager. Last month you were downtown trying to get that problem resolved correct the Master Blogger if I'm wrong. Could we possibly see Cory Diamond as New Brand GM again in the future?
Cory Diamond: That is correct James. It is not always rainbows and butterflies, there are egos and politics that can make anyone go bald. I'm walking proof (laughs). As for General Manager in the future it is still early in the game to comment. The lawyers from both parties are hashing it out, there is a lot of red tape still but hopefully it works in my favor.
Master Blogger: What are your thoughts of River City Wrestling starting up again?
Cory Diamond: I am glad that RCW is running again it brings back memories of when I was starting, and I know a lot of young guys such as Ichigo, Mission, and Rivers can get extra work and knowledge from different workers such as MadMan Muir and whoever else is on that crew. I was encouraged to learn from as many workers as possible, because no two workers work the same. I didn't become multiple champion by sitting on my @$$ and not doing anything, but having respect for the business and the veterans who have opened the doors for guys like myself and these young guys to perform for our audiences seems to be a lost concept.
Master Blogger: Any final comments to the wrestling fans?
Cory Diamond: Stay true to yourselves and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do anything in this life, I know it's a cliche but finish school, go to college. It will be the best thing in the world for your future, and keep the dream alive but do it safely.
Master Blogger: Cory, you have been an honor to talk to for blogspot.com. Thank you for taking the time to talk to The Master Blogger.
Cory Diamond: Thank you for your time Mr. T.
Well fellow readers as I always say, in the mean time and in between time, that's it folks for another edition of the Columnist's Corner. Tune in next time when my guest will be SPW Superstar and former 2 time SPW Heavyweight Champion Marius.
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