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Abyss was asked what he thought was his best moment in TNA. He said winning the World title in 2007 and it was an extremely emotional and proud moment for him.
Abyss was asked what talents from the India tour he'd like to see come over to TNA Impact. He said "all of them." He mentioned working with Harry Smith, Chris Masters and Chavo Guerrero and it was a great experience working with guys he hasn't had the chance to work with since they've never been to TNA. He said listening to Chavo put things together was an experience and he'd love to see all of them in there as they were all a pleasure.
Mental and physical preparation for Monster's Ball was brought up. He said that mentally you have to prepare yourself that it's not a normal, regular match and regular matches are taxing on your body anyway. He said that you prepare that it's going to be a war. He's doing three miles of cardio a day and weights and trying to stay pain free.
TNA's deal with Challenge TV in the UK though 2013 was asked about. Abyss said he's exited about it because it's the catalyst for their international growth. He's excited about seeing that growth and seeing the company continuing to grow.
Abyss was asked whether he was surprised by the growth. He said it's not because he's seen how hard he's seen everyone behind the scenes work, but he's still awe-struck by it. It's almost scary to see how fast they have grown there. He said UK is a different fan base and they are far hungrier for it than the US fan base is right now.
I then asked Abyss several follow-up questions. I brought up the incident with his teeth being knocked out by Rob Van Dam and whether he was planning to have dental surgery or if he felt the missing teeth accentuated the Abyss character. Abyss said that in a weird way, only in the wrestling business could it be an upgrade that your teeth gets knocked out. He said it was an unfortunate accident but like like Mick Foley, it would take a tank to keep him down and he kept going. It adds to his look in a weird way.
I brought up the growing relationship between AAA and Mexico and working the larger Mexican shows. Abyss said that the casual fans wouldn't understand but the Mexican style is different in the ways that crowds react and how wrestlers sell. He said that Jarrett is heading up all the international stuff. The style takes getting used to but if you can adapt, it's fine. He's worked the last four Triplemanias and they are huge crowds and the crowds are passionate about what they are seeing. He's never seen a more rabid crowd than the La Parka vs. L.A. Park match over the mask. He said the crowd loves the history of Lucha and they've had a great relationship with AAA. AAA seems very happy with the relationship and the stories they are telling. He could see doing joint shows with them in Mexico in 2012.
Abyss was asked about taking Impact Wrestling on the road. He said it's been very beneficial and the idea of doing PPV or TV internationally has to be in the plans and he believes it's something everyone will see down the line.
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