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In Depth Interview With IZW Superstar Rage Logan

Posted: Feb 7th 2012 By: CMBurnham

?Greatness is spelled R-A-G-E??

For Rage Logan, confidence comes easy. A natural athlete as a youth, Logan played soccer, baseball, basketball and wrestled in high school. But for a showman like Rage Logan, that was not enough to keep him content. The squared circle came calling at an early age for the current IZW Impact Division Champion.

?I loved wrestling as a kid; I?ve been a fan since I can remember. Actually, the first action figure I had was Jake ?The Snake? Roberts. I loved that thing. I followed wrestling all throughout my childhood; I idolized guys like, Sting, Randy Savage, and Chris Jericho. Don?t ask me to pick a favorite that would be a hard pick. Those guys where who I wanted to be, so when I was 16 I was watching WWE, and during the commercial I saw an ad for a local wrestling school. I freaked out, thinking wow, I never thought in a million years there was a school this close or even wrestling on this level,? Logan remembered.

Even as a teenager, Logan was sure of himself and jumped in feet first, and pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a professional wrestler.

?I started my training at 16 here in Oklahoma. I was trained by ?Bad? Brad Michaels and Angel Williams. It?s funny, I remember going through hell and back with those guys, just trying to prove to them and ultimately myself that I belonged in this business. I ended up moving to Arkansas to finish my training, though I learned so much more from Brad and Angel then I ever did in Arkansas. I had my first match at the age of 17, so 2002-2003 I guess would be the ?official? time I became pro,? Logan continued.

Since his debut close to 12 years ago, Rage Logan now finds himself holding IZW singles gold for the first time in his career. ? of the former Tag Team Champions, Nemesis with Damien Morte, Logan has shined in his new role as a singles wrestler. Next to the IZW World Heavyweight Championship, the Impact Division Championship is the most prestigious title in the organization and for that matter, the second most prestigious championship in the whole Mid-South territory which covers Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri.

But it hasn?t been an easy road for Logan. He?s suffered some serious injuries and setbacks throughout his professional career and has had to make sacrifices that meant being away from his family. ?Every day is a challenge whether or not we are in front of a crowd. I have had a fractured vertebrae in my neck, a surgically repaired ankle, numerous dislocations, along with the everyday body aches that come from being a professional wrestler. I?ve spent countless anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and tons of hours and days on the road, but I wouldn?t trade a second of it,? Logan exclaimed.

When listening to Logan speak, it?s easy to see he has the ?it? factor when it comes to drive and determination. It?s something every successful pro wrestler has. You need to be able to dedicate yourself 100% to a 365-day-a-year business. It?s a fact Logan realizes and embraces. He has his eyes on the prize and that?s what he?s full committed to.

?My goal is to headline WrestleMania. But if the opportunity arose to further my career elsewhere, in Japan or for TNA or ROH, than I would take it in a heartbeat. I?ve actually had a try-out for TNA recently. So, you never know, it may be here sooner than later. But don?t get me wrong, I am loyal to IZW. They have given me the chance to get my name out there, and a place to do what I do best. I respect every person in this company for what they do,? Logan said.

During his tenure with IZW, Logan has managed to excite and incite the Oklahoma crowd on a regular basis. No matter whom the opponent is, Logan always makes sure to make it unforgettable for the fans.

Logan continued, ?Everyone knows I am the Impact Division Champion and that title carries tons of prestige with it. IZW is the best company I have worked for, hands down the best set-up on the Indy scene. There is so much that goes into just a single show, it?s unbelievable. Not to mention the talent here is top notch, I always love a challenge and these guys and girls bring out the best in me. By the end of this year I want to be carrying THE gold. I see myself being the heavyweight champion, period.?

Logan along with the rest of the IZW locker room also has a unique opportunity to increase his individual brand and visibility by the fact that IZW can be watched on a worldwide basis now because of the broadcasting capabilities and partnership with Internet Pay Per View juggernaut, GFL.tv (formerly GoFightLive). Having the exact same PPV platform and model as fellow wrestling federation, Ring of Honor (ROH), shows just how far IZW has come since its inception. Logan sees that development continuing.

?It?s huge! GFL.tv is a great place for IZW to get its name out there and show everyone what we are all about. IZW is growing at a tremendous rate. I mean look at the company two years ago. They have grown tenfold since then. If IZW continues to do what they do now I don?t see any reason why in a matter of a few years we aren?t competing at the TNA level,? Logan stated.

?I wouldn?t say I have had a favorite feud, per say. I think every moment I have in IZW I make memorable. As far as matches go, probably one of my favorites would have to be a year ago at Violent Valentine 2011. It was when I really feel like myself and Damien Morte made our ?impact? as they say. Ever since then it?s been a rough rollercoaster of highs and lows. But it?s going great for me right now,? Logan said.

Logan and Morte have had a stellar run in IZW, and are one of the most feared and respected tag teams in the Mid-South territory. Where ever you can find one, the other is usually not far behind. Their ability to work as a single unit in and out of the ring has taken years to perfect. ?I met Damien Morte a long time ago, and we have been through a lot since. We started tagging about four or five years ago at shows here and there. Very early on we realized we cliqued and decided it was time to tear it down everywhere we went?and the rest is history,? Logan remembered.

?Nemesis is our ?brand?. It?s more than just a name, it?s our lifestyle. The name ?Nemesis? is actually the name of the Goddess of Retribution & Indignation. And as the description of nemesis states, ?Nemesis is a personification of the moral reverence for law, of the natural fear of committing a culpable action, and hence of conscience.? Basically we do what we feel necessary,? Logan recited.

As for what lies ahead for Violent Valentine 2012, one thing is for sure, Rage Logan is supremely confident in his abilities and the outcome of his match.

?At Violent Valentine I will be retaining my title as Double D and this ?Man in the Dark? try and fail. Double D is a very talented guy; I won?t take that away from him. But it takes more than being good at gymnastics to beat me. As far as the Man in the Dark is concerned, I have my guesses as to who it is, but whoever it is they aren?t going to be able to turn the lights out long enough to get one over on me. I?m still wondering what they have done to get a shot at my title. Seeing as how Double D has been beat two weeks in a row by Kevin Morgan, and this Mystery Man has yet to show his cowardly face. But honestly, it won?t matter,? Logan responded.

To learn more about Rage Logan visit him on Twitter: @RageLogan or Facebook: www.facebook.com/ragelogan. Along with Damien Morte, Nemesis will be opening a website very soon so look out for that too.