No Punches Pulled with Jason Linnick

[Robert Lotti]

Welcome to another edition of the No Punched Pulled interview series. This time around it is former NYWC ring announcer Jason Linnick.

RL: Were you a wrestling fan growing up?
JL: I was a huge wrestling fan growing up. In the era of Hulk Hogan & Ultimate Warrior, it was hard not to be.

RL: How did you find out about NYWC?
JL: I had a friend who was friends with Ryan Rush.

RL: What were your initial impressions of NYWC shows?
JL: I was hooked! Loved the initimate atmosphere and the interactive nature of it all.

RL: How did Signed Up come about?
JL: It was a time when everyone was doing something on YouTube. IT was just me wanting to be a part of it and to help promete NYWC.

RL: What made you decide you wanted to ring announce?
JL: I had worked for the Long Island Ducks for a few years prior and I knew my experience there, paired with my love of wrestling would be the perfect match for ring announcing.

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RL: What were your initial impressions of Curse, Mikey Whipwreck, & Shane? Did anyone give you any pointers about ring announcing?
JL: All three guys were as nice can be. Obviously as a new ring announcer I was nervous but, they constantly gsve me pointers and things to work on. I owe a lot to them.

RL: What are your memories of Larry Legend?
JL: Larry is my mentor! One of my biggest supporters who helped me into ring announcing. Like Curse, Shane, Mikey, & Forge, I owe a great deal to Larry. He's a good friend in and out of the ring to this day.

RL: What are your memories of The Big O?
JL: He was always nice to me and a fun guy to be around.

RL: What are your memories of Forge?
JL: As I said a moment ago, Forge was a big supporter of mine as both Sign Guy and as a ring announcer. Like Larry, he'll always be a good friend of mine.

RL: What are your memories of Papadon?
JL: Always put up with my shenanigans as Sign Guy and put me through my paces as an announcer too. Another nice guy that I'm always glad to see.

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RL: What are your memories of Francis Kipland Stevens?
JL: Kip Kip Hooray! Can't say a bad thing about Kip. Gave me pointers and guidance and I definitely aprreciated it.

RL: What are your memories of DJ Phat Pat?
JL: My first sign ever was for Phat Pat & Kenny Royal. I guess I have him to thank for the beginning of this journey.

RL: What are your memories of the late Crusher Doogan?
JL: Crusher Brown, Hello Crusher! What more can I say? So sorry I didn't get a chance to see him one more time. Miss him dearly. A true legend of NYWC.

RL: What are your memories of James McGrady?
JL: Happy for all his success. Had a dream and followed it. He's Jumboman!

RL: What are your memories of Stockade?
JL: One of my first guests on NYWC Livewire and another staple of NYWC. Great wrestler!

RL: What are your memories of Apollyon?
JL: One of the best big men in wrestling today. Nice as can be behind the scenes too.

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RL: What are your memories of Rex Lawless?
JL: A fun guy to be around. Could be serious one minute and laughing/joking around the next.

RL: What are your memories of Tony Nese?
JL: Happy for all his success. It was a long time coming and well deserved.

RL: What are your memories of Mike Mondo?
JL: If I'm not mistaken, my first former WWE guy I ever announced for. Was nervous as all hell but he's such a cool guy. Happy to have gotten to know him outside of NYWC as well.

RL: What are your memories of DJ Hyde?
JL: Carries himself very well. Polite, nice. A good guy.

RL: What are your memories of King Mega?
JL: Like Stockade, he's an NYWC staple. Can't imagine going to a show and not seeing him.
Like everyone else on this list, not a bad thing to say about him.

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RL: What are your memories of Dickie Rodz?
JL: Rack & Sack! Lots of personality and very cool.

RL: How did NYWC Livewire come about?
JL: Signed Up had run its course and I wanted to take things to a new level. Bryan Edelman & I teamed up to give fans and NYWC talent a place to go to promote anything and everything. We had a lot of fun.

RL: What led to you leaving NYWC?
JL: I had just recently become a Dad and was still working for the Ducks. Ultimately it was just time to go. My plate was full and I wanted to start winding down.

RL: How has life changed since becoming a father?
JL: It's awesome! I've always been a kid at heart and now to have someone to share all that with, life is just that much better.

RL: Word Association-Mikey Whipwreck
JL: Legend

RL: Curse
JL: Friend

RL: Shane
JL: Cool

RL: Neil Swensen(RIP)
JL: Enforcer

RL: Willow Nightengale
JL: Bubbly

RL: Sammie Pickles
JL: Fun

RL: Boo Sullivan
JL: Monster

RL: Bam Sullivan
JL: Extreme

RL: Mouse
JL: Sneaky

RL: Casanova Valentine
JL: Nuts

RL: Brian Vitko
JL: Mr. Entertainment

RL: Joey Conway
JL: Rival

RL: Joe Ettell
JL: Indestructible

RL: Tyler Murphy
JL: Pirate

RL: Marti Belle
JL; Talented

RL: Chrissy Rivera
JL: Disney

RL: Rick Cataldo
JL: Boy Diva

RL: Joe Gacy
JL: Chainsaw

RL: Absolute Alvin
JL: Future

RL: Victoria Von Black(Devil Doll)
JL: Scary

RL: Robert Lotti
JL: OG Fan

RL: Jessica DeNezzo
JL: Super Fan

RL: Jim Londos
JL: Timekeeper

RL: What are your thoughts on those who fake post on message boards and/or create fake social media accounts?
JL: It's silly. Get a life!

RL: What are your thoughts on the NYWC message board?
JL: Great place for NYWC fans to interact.

RL: What do you miss most about being a part of NYWC as a fan as well as ring announcing?
JL: As Sign Guy, I miss the sign making and being a part of the show just by being in the crowd. As an announcer, I miss seeing the guys & girls of NYWC every month.

RL: Do you think you will ever return in any capacity?
JL: In the wrestling business, you can truly never say never. Maybe I will one day.

RL: Is there anything you would like to say to the fans?
JL: Keep supporting NYWC and all your local independent wrestling! It's the lifeblood of the industry.

RL: Thank you for this intetview.