From outspoken stand up comedian, to regular star of children’s television and even a BAFTA to his name, it is safe to say that over the past few years, Glasgow based Billy Kirkwood has been making a name for himself in. To many however, he is better known as simply: Billy Kirkwood, pro-wrestling fan.
Having toured with WWE legends Mick Foley and William Regal, and assuming the role of colour commentator for Insane Championship Wrestling and the Scottish Wrestling Alliance, Billy has become one of the most recognisable figures in Scottish wrestling. Not content to leave this at the commentary desk however, Billy and fellow stand up Chris Brooker have embarked on a mission to bring pro-wrestling comedy to the world renound Edinburgh Festival with their new show: I Am the Tag Team Champions. This past week, WhatCulture’s Simon Cassidy had the chance to speak to Mr Kirkwood about wrestling,...
Having toured with WWE legends Mick Foley and William Regal, and assuming the role of colour commentator for Insane Championship Wrestling and the Scottish Wrestling Alliance, Billy has become one of the most recognisable figures in Scottish wrestling. Not content to leave this at the commentary desk however, Billy and fellow stand up Chris Brooker have embarked on a mission to bring pro-wrestling comedy to the world renound Edinburgh Festival with their new show: I Am the Tag Team Champions. This past week, WhatCulture’s Simon Cassidy had the chance to speak to Mr Kirkwood about wrestling,...
- 8/12/2013
- by Simon Cassidy
- Obsessed with Film
In a drastic change of pace from fist pumping on the Jersey Shore, Tna Impact Wrestling star Robbie E. recently made an appearance at Pro-Wrestling Elite in Scotland. Prior to an intense contest for the heavyweight championship, Robbie E. sat down with WhatCulture’s Simon Cassidy to discuss his beginings in the world of pro-wrestling, his influences, aspirations and some misconceptions about his “movie career”.
So first of all, how did you get your start in professional wrestling?
Well of course when I was a young Robbie E. I knew I was destined to be a star in this world somehow and I assumed that it would be as a pro-wrestler, because I loved wrestling. So at the age of 16, while still in high school, I began training three times a week. I didn’t even have my driver’s licence yet; my parents had to drive me to a...
So first of all, how did you get your start in professional wrestling?
Well of course when I was a young Robbie E. I knew I was destined to be a star in this world somehow and I assumed that it would be as a pro-wrestler, because I loved wrestling. So at the age of 16, while still in high school, I began training three times a week. I didn’t even have my driver’s licence yet; my parents had to drive me to a...
- 8/9/2013
- by Simon Cassidy
- Obsessed with Film
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