In this interview with “The Expert” Matt Sinister, Matt will talk about the Hart Family Dungeon, how he got into Revolution Pro, how he feels about “Internet Marks”, his episode with steroids, his dream to be in the World Wrestling Federation, and how the hell did that “Sinisida” come up? Let’s Roll!!!!!!!
Jason McCord: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview Matt, first off, how did you get started in this business?
Matt Sinister: I started in November 7, 1994 in a building called the Ice House in a tag team match; Myself and Stephane Deleon against Kimera and AWC.
McCord: In fullerton?
Sinister: YES! About a month prior, I met a friend of Bruce Hart named Pat Mitchell and he spoke to Bruce about training me in the Famous Hart Dungeon. Hart agreed to train me and I left in Febuary of 1995 for Calgary.
McCord: Was your perception of wrestling any different after you trained with the harts? What are some memories you have of the dungeon?
Sinister: One thing the Hart’s taught me was respect for this buisness, so many kids today have such a lack of respect for wrestling. I love this buisness and it pisses me off that these kids today, especially with all this backyard wrestling crap going on, don’t respect just how hard a sport this is, and it takes major dedication to be a wrestler, especially today. The other lesson I learned in the dungeon was how to live with pain. I got my ass kicked big time in Calgary.
McCord: Interesting, a lot of people have heard that the training was very grueling at the dungeon. Was there anything different about the dungeon than any other place you have been?
Sinister: So many wrestling school’s out there are really lax, and the trainers don’t seem to care if you work hard or not. The Hart Brothers (Bruce and Ross) really pushed me and wanted me to succeed. They wouldn’t settle for ok. They’d beat you down until you literaly couldn’t get up. Very well organized, and they cared, and respected the wrestling buisness. I’ll always be grateful for that.
McCord: Cool, one question on the mind of most readers is your opinion on the “internet marks”, how do you feel about them in general?
Sinister: Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I really don’t care what they think whether it’s positive or negative. What really makes me laugh is when these so called journalists of wrestling rate and rank matches and wrestlers and make those decisions totally on how they feel and what type of wrestling they prefer. A true journalists looks at the big picture. They list the positives and the negatives and give credit where credit is due, instead of overstating one situation time and time again. All wrestlers have their good points and bad. Don’t “mark out” for your favorites pretending they can do no wrong.
McCord: I understand that completely, do you feel you are being over shadowed in the rankings by fan favorites?
Sinister: In a sense yes, as good as wrestlers like Super Dragon and Excalibur are, we are in different divisions and have different styles. While I can wrestle with the cruiserweights, I can’t move at their pace, and they can’t compete with my power. Diferent styles, different weight divisions.
McCord: Understandable, It seems in Revolution Pro that Puroresu and Lucha Libre are the main theme. You and King Faviano seem to be the only legitamate heavyweights.
Sinister: True.
McCord: At the moment, Your mainstay is Revolution Pro, But you had a gig with the NWF. How was that like?
Sinister: It was fun wrestling Mr. Outrageous.
McCord: Did you think he was a good worker?
Sinister: He’s been around a long time, and it was a bit of a style clash. But I know how to work around that. Over all, it was better than I expected.
McCord: What was his style?
Sinister: Old school.
McCord: How did you feel about wrestling there? Were you satisfied with the results?
Sinister: It was just a one shot deal. I can wrestle anywhere. I’ve been around long enough to know that. I love Revolution Pro, and it’s my home.
McCord: That’s great, Revolution Pro is a promising fed in SoCal. What made you join in the first place?
Sinister: AWC and I go way back. He’s been a very good friend of mine for a long time and when Rev Pro started, AWC called me, but let me make it clear that I wasn’t pushed to the Mexican Title because of who my friends are. AWC was very clear to me and everyone that you have to earn your position through hard work and dedication. I’ve busted my ass for everything I’ve done in Rev Pro.
McCord: I notice one thing you have done in “busting your ass” is dropping alot of weight, How do you feel about it? Do you think it has made you a better wrestler?
Sinister: Hell yeah, when I started I was 250 and in great shape. But I had a secret. I was using steroids, something alot of wrestlers don’t want to admit to doing and something certain wrestlers try to pretend they don’t do or haven’t done. I hurt my back in my first year of wrestling and was unable to work out and keep in shape, but you still have the metabolism of a steroid user and over time it ruined my system which led to me getting very out of shape. I continued to wrestle despite my injury which only got worse. Eventually I had no choice but to take time off (10 months). When I came back, it was time to shape up, and in 19 months I’ve lost 90 pounds and will continue to train harder and harder until I’m in the best shape I could possibly be in.
McCord: That is very admirable, not many people can do that. How long do you see yourself being in the best condition you could possibly be in?
Sinister: That’s a question no one can ever answer. You can’t predict the future. All I can say is I’ll never stop fighting to achieve my goals and my dreams. I plan on wrestling for the WWF one day which takes more dedication then anyone can really imagine. I have to be in superior shape to wrestle in the big time and while I think I’m mentally ready and have the talent, I’m not physically ready for the WWF but I won’t stop until that dream is reached, and once that dream is reached, and I’m telling you right now it will be, I’ll continue to fight.
McCord: I wish you luck in achieving that goal. Changing subjects, how did the “Sinisida” come about?
Sinister: I remember going to the top rope one night and heard the fans yell “Sinisida” when I delivered the headbutt. I also remember reading it on a post. It just kind of stuck.
McCord: It is a catchy name.
Sinister: I’ve grown to like it.
McCord: Some fans are confused on whether the “Sinisida” is the moonsault or the headbutt, or is it anything from the top rope?
Sinister: It’s the headbutt, let’s clear that up right now. The fans who named it were talking about the headbutt. I know this for a fact and I’ll be using the headbutt alot more than the moonsault. You’ll only see the moonsault every now and then, but I use the headbutt all the time.
McCord: Ok, if you make it to the WWF, do you see the “Sinisida” slogan as marketable?
Sinister: (laughing) Who knows?
McCord: I’ll be the first one to buy the shirt.
Sinister: (laughing) Cool!
McCord: But let’s talk about now. July 7th, at the Revolution Pro show in Norwalk, you wrestled Jason Allgood in a big match in which you lost your Mexican Lucha Libre Heavyweight Championship. How do you think the match went?
Sinister: I haven’t watched the tape yet, but it seemed to go really good. I enjoyed working with Jason and was happy to put him over. I held the title for 7 months and that title was defended more during my reign than any other title in SoCal. It was important to me that the loss be handled right, and Allgood would come across the right way in the end, and the response has been great.
McCord: Yes, it was. The performance on both parts was great. Regarding the future, where do you see yourself and revolution pro in a year?
Sinister: I never think that far ahead. Rev Pro has a good future and I will always have a part in it.
McCord: Do you have any closing thoughts you would like to say?
Sinister: I want fans as well as other wrestlers to always keep in mind that wrestling is not about personal achievement. Ego should have no part of it behind the curtain. It’s about the promotion as a whole and what’s best for it, and the fans. I didn’t know I was dropping the strap until I arrived at the building, and even though I was shocked I did so without hesitation, as well as put on the best performance possible. Remember know one is better then anyone despite their wrestling ability, athletic ability, acting ability etc; etc;. It doesn’t matter if you could “really beat the guy up” or you’re “tougher then he is”. What matters is the promotion looks strong and the fans get their money’s worth, and I give it my all everytime I go out there. I love wrestling and I can’t see myself in this world without it.
McCord: Very good, once again, thank you for taking the time for this interview and good luck in future endeavors .
