Post by Nathan Webb on Jun 25, 2011 15:42:44 GMT -6
Sitting down on the patio of a local pub I sat drinking a glass of beer and smoking a cigarette waiting for Carly Robins to show up to conduct my interview. I was well early but I still tapped my fingers on the table waiting impatiently. I sipped my beer enjoying one of the few alcoholic beverages that I choose to drink every now and then. I was one of those that didn’t drink alcohol on a regular basis; it was just not my thing.
I had been waiting for about fifteen minutes when Carly showed up on time for our meeting/interview. She was dressed nicely yet casually saying without words that she was there to conduct an interview and nothing more which I am sure was depressing Nate Nate right about now.
Seeing me at the table Carly pulled out a digital camera and took a quick candid shot of me with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. While I hated interviews and I hated photo shoots since I felt nothing good comes out of these moments, it was something I had to grin and bear and get used to. This was part of the life I had signed up for when I signed that contract. This was not simply about what went down in that ring although it did make up a large part. There was interviews, autograph signings, charity events and other things that would put me out of my comfort zone; as one could tell I was not a people person.
Carly came straight over as I stood up to shake her hand. Sitting down she ordered a bottle water and pulled a recorder from her pocket indicating this was to be something for either the website or a magazine if I had reached the height, which I highly doubt I didn’t. Either way I didn’t bother to ask but I let her set up her materials. The previous mentioned tape recorder and a small pad of paper and pen to take ancillary notes when they were needed.
After a pause where she looked me over to gain a base line on me and my personality, she began the interview.
Carly: Good Afternoon, Nathan…let me first ask how has NCW been treating you?
Nathan: So far so good…it’s a tough adjustment going into a new place trying to get feet firmly put into place earning a good reputation. This month has been great despite the loss to Falcon, which is someone I didn’t really mind losing to…but I am climbing the ladder and I know I can do well here…
(I took a large sip of beer and ordered another one…I knew that was a horrible answer and if that was the way I answered my first question I knew this was going to be a long interview. Carly on the hand didn’t seemed phased by what I said in fact she seemed to be almost expecting it)
Carly: So if you don’t mind me asking who is the “Cold Spider?” What does it mean to you to be the “Cold Spider?” What makes you different from the other wrestlers in the company.
(I took another sip of beer feeling that this could go as bad as my first, but after a sip of beer and a deep breath - if a deep breath was a drag of a cigarette before I answered)
Nathan: Frankly that is a question that I am still answering.
(Carly looked puzzled)
Nathan: Let me explain.
Carly: Please do.
Nathan: The answer is constantly evolving. As men and women we are always changing whether it be due to evolved tastes, or changes to health issues. The “Cold Spider” is an evolving idea but what I can tell you is what I foresee to be the constants in my life.
Carly: And what are those?
Nathan: I am the “Cold Spider” and what I is an almost rational being especially going in that ring. When I am in that ring I know I am in my comfort zone. I am methodical, patient and ready to strike and when I do strike I strike without emotion and hopefully now without mercy and with every intent to inflict as much pain as possible and with every resolve to win whatever match I am in and with whoever is in that ring with me. I have to realize that if I am not the one inflicting pain, forcing my opponent or opponents to relent then its going to be me suffering. So again its better them than me.
Carly: But while you have mentioned that you are working on this “killer instinct,” and what I want to know is how you are going to balance this instinct with the “moral compass” you are so proud of keeping.
Nathan: This moral compass I believe is what keeps this killer instinct in line. Sure I know I need to basically hurt my opponent but there is no reason as to why I can’t act with honor in that process. What kind of true champion will bring in foreign objects he knows he can’t use, grab the tights, use the ropes to get the pin et cetera. To me that is not even the acts of a true fighter much less a real man. How can a man say he is a man but take short cuts like that. So to me this moral compass I have keeps me not only fighting the way I should but the way I am supposed to.
Carly: So I know you took some of these lessons from your match with Falcon. The question I have about that is do you feel that Falcon is a good role model for everyone from the industry?
Nathan: Falcon I have said is someone who has been in this business for a long time and not only that but the first in NCW to win 100 times and what I can take from that is that he must be doing something right. Is he a role model? I would think so…but on that note he is one that I would feel is someone that we can learn about how do it right but not necessarily someone everyone should mirror because we are all different and what may work for someone is not going to work for everyone. But as far as myself he is someone that I can see a lot of him in me and vice versa.
(Carly took a minute before moving on trying to make sure she had her basis covered thus far)
Carly: So let’s move on to you match this week. We all know what you feel about your opponents but what do you think about them?
Nathan: For one this is a match that anyone can win if they have the right game plan, a lot of skill and possibly some luck. We all earned our spot respectively according to the NCW staff and its time for each to prove we belong. Regardless of win or lose a good impression can go a long way in ones career. A loss might close one door but if you show you are willing to fight to the bitter end than you can open doors in the future.
Carly: So even a Hall of Fame loser like Joe Everyman has a chance?
Nathan: Absolutely. If he gets an opening I am sure he will exploit it. Yeah the man has lost a lot but let’s face it he may not be the best but I am sure he is not an idiot despite his comparisons of me to a damn sandwich.
Carly: It sure sounds like you have every intention of being a force in this match?
Nathan: That is my job. I am not here to earn a paycheck to get squashed. That is not what I am paid to do. I am here to put myself in a position to win week in and week out despite the odds. If anyone, most vocally in this case Bates thinks that I am going without a fight or that I will just bow down or break because he may put his hands on me then well he has a lot to learn about me. Believe it or not I do as best as I can to fight from the opening bell till when I either get the pin or submission in the end or until that bell rings.
Carly: So Bob Pooler plans to beat you bad enough to where you are forced to hang your boots and walk into the sunset. It seems to me from your responses thus far that this is far from true. Would you care to elaborate whether this is true or not?
Nathan: Of course. Like I have said before and again this will only reinforce those respective statements. I have no intention of going anywhere anytime soon. I came back to wrestling to prove I could be one of the greatest and by me leaving that I would be proving that I am the ultimate two time loser. That I will not let become fact because I am not even close to hanging up my stuff yet. I will continue to fight…I will continue to evolve and I will become greater with every match I have notched into my belt.
Carly: So if you lose where do you see yourself if you lose?
Nathan: Again just grinding it out. My path will open up eventually and my friends and foes will all be laid out before long. All I have to do is be patient and continue my resolve to win. Its as simple as that.
Carly: So you have no targets in your cross hairs right now?
Nathan: No, I don’t find a need to interject myself in a situation where I don’t either belong or for that matter wanted.
(Carly seemingly satisfied with the material that she got thanked me, shook my hand and took her leave. I was just left hoping what I wanted to convey was conveyed effectively without making myself the joke of NCW like Joe Everyman)
I had been waiting for about fifteen minutes when Carly showed up on time for our meeting/interview. She was dressed nicely yet casually saying without words that she was there to conduct an interview and nothing more which I am sure was depressing Nate Nate right about now.
Seeing me at the table Carly pulled out a digital camera and took a quick candid shot of me with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. While I hated interviews and I hated photo shoots since I felt nothing good comes out of these moments, it was something I had to grin and bear and get used to. This was part of the life I had signed up for when I signed that contract. This was not simply about what went down in that ring although it did make up a large part. There was interviews, autograph signings, charity events and other things that would put me out of my comfort zone; as one could tell I was not a people person.
Carly came straight over as I stood up to shake her hand. Sitting down she ordered a bottle water and pulled a recorder from her pocket indicating this was to be something for either the website or a magazine if I had reached the height, which I highly doubt I didn’t. Either way I didn’t bother to ask but I let her set up her materials. The previous mentioned tape recorder and a small pad of paper and pen to take ancillary notes when they were needed.
After a pause where she looked me over to gain a base line on me and my personality, she began the interview.
Carly: Good Afternoon, Nathan…let me first ask how has NCW been treating you?
Nathan: So far so good…it’s a tough adjustment going into a new place trying to get feet firmly put into place earning a good reputation. This month has been great despite the loss to Falcon, which is someone I didn’t really mind losing to…but I am climbing the ladder and I know I can do well here…
(I took a large sip of beer and ordered another one…I knew that was a horrible answer and if that was the way I answered my first question I knew this was going to be a long interview. Carly on the hand didn’t seemed phased by what I said in fact she seemed to be almost expecting it)
Carly: So if you don’t mind me asking who is the “Cold Spider?” What does it mean to you to be the “Cold Spider?” What makes you different from the other wrestlers in the company.
(I took another sip of beer feeling that this could go as bad as my first, but after a sip of beer and a deep breath - if a deep breath was a drag of a cigarette before I answered)
Nathan: Frankly that is a question that I am still answering.
(Carly looked puzzled)
Nathan: Let me explain.
Carly: Please do.
Nathan: The answer is constantly evolving. As men and women we are always changing whether it be due to evolved tastes, or changes to health issues. The “Cold Spider” is an evolving idea but what I can tell you is what I foresee to be the constants in my life.
Carly: And what are those?
Nathan: I am the “Cold Spider” and what I is an almost rational being especially going in that ring. When I am in that ring I know I am in my comfort zone. I am methodical, patient and ready to strike and when I do strike I strike without emotion and hopefully now without mercy and with every intent to inflict as much pain as possible and with every resolve to win whatever match I am in and with whoever is in that ring with me. I have to realize that if I am not the one inflicting pain, forcing my opponent or opponents to relent then its going to be me suffering. So again its better them than me.
Carly: But while you have mentioned that you are working on this “killer instinct,” and what I want to know is how you are going to balance this instinct with the “moral compass” you are so proud of keeping.
Nathan: This moral compass I believe is what keeps this killer instinct in line. Sure I know I need to basically hurt my opponent but there is no reason as to why I can’t act with honor in that process. What kind of true champion will bring in foreign objects he knows he can’t use, grab the tights, use the ropes to get the pin et cetera. To me that is not even the acts of a true fighter much less a real man. How can a man say he is a man but take short cuts like that. So to me this moral compass I have keeps me not only fighting the way I should but the way I am supposed to.
Carly: So I know you took some of these lessons from your match with Falcon. The question I have about that is do you feel that Falcon is a good role model for everyone from the industry?
Nathan: Falcon I have said is someone who has been in this business for a long time and not only that but the first in NCW to win 100 times and what I can take from that is that he must be doing something right. Is he a role model? I would think so…but on that note he is one that I would feel is someone that we can learn about how do it right but not necessarily someone everyone should mirror because we are all different and what may work for someone is not going to work for everyone. But as far as myself he is someone that I can see a lot of him in me and vice versa.
(Carly took a minute before moving on trying to make sure she had her basis covered thus far)
Carly: So let’s move on to you match this week. We all know what you feel about your opponents but what do you think about them?
Nathan: For one this is a match that anyone can win if they have the right game plan, a lot of skill and possibly some luck. We all earned our spot respectively according to the NCW staff and its time for each to prove we belong. Regardless of win or lose a good impression can go a long way in ones career. A loss might close one door but if you show you are willing to fight to the bitter end than you can open doors in the future.
Carly: So even a Hall of Fame loser like Joe Everyman has a chance?
Nathan: Absolutely. If he gets an opening I am sure he will exploit it. Yeah the man has lost a lot but let’s face it he may not be the best but I am sure he is not an idiot despite his comparisons of me to a damn sandwich.
Carly: It sure sounds like you have every intention of being a force in this match?
Nathan: That is my job. I am not here to earn a paycheck to get squashed. That is not what I am paid to do. I am here to put myself in a position to win week in and week out despite the odds. If anyone, most vocally in this case Bates thinks that I am going without a fight or that I will just bow down or break because he may put his hands on me then well he has a lot to learn about me. Believe it or not I do as best as I can to fight from the opening bell till when I either get the pin or submission in the end or until that bell rings.
Carly: So Bob Pooler plans to beat you bad enough to where you are forced to hang your boots and walk into the sunset. It seems to me from your responses thus far that this is far from true. Would you care to elaborate whether this is true or not?
Nathan: Of course. Like I have said before and again this will only reinforce those respective statements. I have no intention of going anywhere anytime soon. I came back to wrestling to prove I could be one of the greatest and by me leaving that I would be proving that I am the ultimate two time loser. That I will not let become fact because I am not even close to hanging up my stuff yet. I will continue to fight…I will continue to evolve and I will become greater with every match I have notched into my belt.
Carly: So if you lose where do you see yourself if you lose?
Nathan: Again just grinding it out. My path will open up eventually and my friends and foes will all be laid out before long. All I have to do is be patient and continue my resolve to win. Its as simple as that.
Carly: So you have no targets in your cross hairs right now?
Nathan: No, I don’t find a need to interject myself in a situation where I don’t either belong or for that matter wanted.
(Carly seemingly satisfied with the material that she got thanked me, shook my hand and took her leave. I was just left hoping what I wanted to convey was conveyed effectively without making myself the joke of NCW like Joe Everyman)