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A Ringsport Interview With Samedi

Posted: Feb 23rd 2021 By: Graham Letchford

I had the pleasure of asking questions via email to Samedi, a very imposing and intimidating dark character, full of voodoo vibes, bringing his own dark blend of wrestling and brawling to the squared circle. A lot of older fans will identify his image with former WWF wrestler of a few years ago Papa Shango who had a similar image and character. Samedi is certainly a wrestler for fans to take notice of as he plows his way through the opposition.

The interview was completed on the 14/2/2021

1.. Where was you born?

SAMEDI.. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2. Where are you located now?

SAMEDI..Still in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

3..What got you interested in wrestling and inspired you to become a wrestler yourself?

SAMEDI..It was always a dream of mine, I've always loved watching it.

4..Who helped you in your training and where did you train?

SAMEDI..MIchael Stierwalt and Nathan Estrada helped with my training and I trained at Compound Pro Wrestling here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

5..What is your height and average wrestling weight?

SAMEDI I am 5 ft 7 ins and weigh around 14 st 2 lbs.

6..Can you tell us a little bit about your character, and how you decided on this particular persona, and also about your character’s name Samedi?

SAMEDI..My character is totally based on Baron Samedi (Loa) I've been into him for many years. Samedi is Saturday in French and he also has other names.

7.When and where did you make your wrestling debut?

SAMEDI..I made my debut at Compound Pro Wrestling when I was in the Sooner Stampede, a kinda like a Rumble.

8..What wrestler/wrestlers have inspired you and that you have also looked up to so far in your career?

SAMEDI.. Chris Kenyon, Papa Shango and Dean Malenko have all inspired me. Bray Wyatt has always been a wrestler I looked up to, he's just great.

9..Who would you say has been your toughest opponent so far in your career?

SAMEDI..The Canadian Red Devil is someone I've battled many times and definitely the most toughest out of anyone.

10..Do you have a particular match or matches that stand out for you so far, if so, can you tell us a bit about them?

SAMEDI..I had a "Surrender Your Soul" Match against my cousin Mr. Nasty; more of a family feud between us, it was brutal. I also had a "Cross Roads" Match against my former partner Rob Cabella.

11..Have you won any titles, if so, can you tell us a bit about them and who you defeated etc..and are there any specific titles you would like to aim for and win?

SAMEDI..My first title run was at Compound Pro Wrestling with Rob Cabella then we won the Tag Titles at Body Progression Wrestling (BPW) twice. I also won the BPW Tag Titles with my current Tag partner Shadow Gemini most recently.

12..Do you have a regular Tag Team partner/partners if so, who were/are they and did you have a team name, or do you partner various wrestlers?

SAMEDI..My current partner is Shadow Gemini. We're called "The Ritual" and for years in the past I teamed with Rob Cabella as "Legion".

13..What music do you have when coming to the ring?

SAMEDI.."I Put A Spell On You" by Marilyn Manson.

14.Do you participate in any inter-gender matches, either solo or in tag matches, if so who have been some of your opponents and if in tag matches who have you teamed up with?

SAMEDI..I've competed in one tag match against Skylar Slice and Christian Temple, My partner was Rob Cabella as Legion.

15..Are you part of a wrestling stable or have a wrestling manager, or have you been part of of a stable or group in the past and had a manager, and have you managed any wrestlers yourself?

SAMEDI..I'm currenly with "The Ritual" (BPW). My manager is Maria Brigette Maman and I'm part of "The Order Of Thornes" (WFC), our manager is Dr. Nightshade. At CPW as a singles competitor my manager is Maria Brigette Maman.

16..Have you taken part in any hardcore matches or matches with certain stipulations, if so can you tell us a little bit about these matches are who your opponents were?

SAMEDI..A "Surrender Your Soul" match against Mr. Nasty for his soul and a "Cross Roads" match against Rob Cabella, also for his soul, a hardcore style match.

17..Have you ever wrestled using any other names or personas?

SAMEDI..I've always been Samedi since I started my career.

18..What current active wrestler or wrestlers would you like to have a match with that you haven't had the chance yet to meet in a contest?

SAMEDI..Wesley Crane my former partner, we were in "Legion" together and our gimmicks are so similar we would kill it.

19..What are your signature moves and holds?

SAMEDI..The Cross Roads, Black Hole Slam, 619, I also use powder in the eyes.

20..What injuries have you sustained in your career so far, if any?

SAMEDI..Dislocated shoulder, I've fractured my hand, twisted my ankle pretty bad and lots of bumps and bruises.

21..If you could turn back time what retired wrestler or wrestlers from the past would you have loved to have had a match with?

SAMEDI..Butch Reed, Chris Benoit, Chris Kenyon, Booker T, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Boogeyman.

22..How best would you describe your wrestling style and what can fans expect from you in your matches?

SAMEDI..Maybe a brawler style I guess and the fans will get something different unlike anything they have seen before.

23..Have you ever wrestled in any other countries during your career and what countries would you like to wrestle in if the opportunity arose?

SAMEDI..I haven't been to any other countries, I haven't had the opportunity, I definitely will if given the chance.

24..What sort of fitness regime do you undertake on a regular basis if any?

SAMEDI..I'm into more cardio, I'm not much into doing a lot of weights. I do plan to get more into it.

25..What other career do you think you would have pursued if you hadn't become a wrestler, and do you currently have another career besides wrestling?

SAMEDI..The medical field is what I've always done for many years so I would definitely go further in that.

26..Could you tell us a little bit about some of your life away from the ring and what you like doing?

SAMEDI..I love to read and watch movies when I have the time

27..What is your favourite food and drink and what sort of music do you like, Do you have a favourite band or artist?

SAMEDI..Pizza is my favourite food and my drink of choice is Peach Crush. My favourite band would have to be The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

On behalf of RINGSPORT myself, the members and readers I would like to thank Samedi for taking the time out to answer our questions and giving us a glimpse of his career so far. We wish him every success for the future and hope to feature him again somewhere further down the line.