No Punches Pulled with Platinum Pat Buck

[Robert Lotti]

RL: How did it feel to be named head trainer of the NYWC academy?
PB: It came at an ideal time. The opportunity came up to come back and make a living so I jumped on it. I am thankful for that and very proud.

RL: What are your thoughts on WSU?
PB: Heard their spirit champion is pretty hot. Sean "The Mic" McCaffrey has got a good thing going and I hope it continues to grow.

RL: What are your thoughts on people who fake post on message boards?
PB: As long as they are funny, then keep it going. The truth is we need more die hard fans. We need 100 Robert Lottis, with mustaches.

RL: What are your thoughts on the NYWC message board?
PB: For a roster of like 35 guys, and even more students, and all of the shows we run. It's still not as popular as it should be.

[Robert Lotti]

RL: Where do you see NYWC in 5 years?
PB: Bigger obviously. I think it continues to expand as long as it keeps jumping hurdles. If NYWC can be a factory that runs once or twice a week, with a TV deal, with over 100 students then that would be a milestone and my own personal goal.

RL: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
PB: Dude, last year I moved through 3 states(Kentucky, Florida, New York) so for me to accurately predict where I'll be at the end of the year would be absurd. It's been a whirlwind of ups and downs for myself, but in 10 years I'll be in the prime of my career. That's a promise.

RL: Do you think wrestling will have another boom?
PB: No. Can it? Yeah, but there are so many issues to overcome.

RL: Do you still watch wrestling today?
PB: Of course.

RL: What do you want to be remembered for?
PB: Everybody wants a long financially rewarding career, but why stop there? I want to tie the 2 biggest influences in my life together, that being my mother and wrestling. I lost her to breast cancer last year. Proceeds from every match I wrestle I buy a BC awareness bracelet from either Susan Comens, Save The Tatas, or multiple other BC charities. Knowing I'm doing something to tie the two together and make a difference matters most to me. I want to make her proud.

RL: Is there anything you would like to day to the fans?
PB: Yes, if you are reading this, then come to an NYWC show or any event on I'm on. Follow me on Twiiter at www.twitter.com/Buckamania Godspeed!

RL: Thank you for this interview Pat.