1.    What was life for you before wrestling?

Believe it or not I was a milkman of all things before I became a full time pro wrestler.

2.    What was training like?

Training was tough but nothing like the Japanese boys go through.  If I would have to do it all over again I would have broken in overseas.

3.    What was going through your head just a few minutes before your very
first match?

Please don't throw up in the ring, please don't throw up in the ring!!! I was so nervous.

4.    Who was/is you favorite tag team partner?

I have a few: CW Anderson, Simon Diamond, Jimmy Cicero and Scotty Riggs

5.    How did you get the idea for “The King of Old School”?

I was trained by Tom Brandi and King Kaluha, who are very old school in their wrestling styles, and I was such a big fan of old school pro wrestling that I dreamed of doing something like my heroes did.

6.    What is the back-story on how you got into ECW?

Nova called me in November of 1998 and told me that Paul Heyman was looking for a few indy guys to come in that he could build up.  Both Reckless Youth and I came in for tryouts and I was lucky enough to get a job.

7.    What was it like on stage at that Limp Bizkit concert?

I think I would have enjoyed it more if I knew who they were.  It wasn't until the next week that I realized how big it was for ECW and me.

8.    And wrestling Dusty Rhodes?

A dream come true!

9.    If you could give one important piece of advice to any up & comers in the
industry, what would it be?

Learn everything you can.  Get out there, drive the thousands of miles for no money and pay your dues.  You will learn so much about yourself, the world, and our great sport.

10.    What was going through your mind when you won the NWA world heavyweight
title?

One of the greatest thrills of my life.  To hold the title that my heroes held is something I will never forget.

11.    If ECW started up again, depending the circumstances, would you join
with them?

No.  ECW was great, but it is over now.

12.    Who would you say was your toughest opponent?

Masato Tanaka by far.

13.    Could you describe the feeling when you’re in a ring in Japan?

Its so hard to explain because you don't feel pain in that ring because the fans are so good.  Now of course after the bell I am hurting bad but they just give you this extra push that makes their product so good.

14.    If there were a movie being made about you, whom would you want to
portray you?

Jason Lee from Almost Famous.

15.    If you had to pick out one of the many promotions you’ve been in, which
one has been your favorite to work in?

No doubt, Pro-Wrestling ZERO-ONE

16.    Steve Corino-(the king of old school) V.S Chris Benoit-(the greatest
technical wrestler in the world today). How would you see that dream match
play out if it were to happen today?

Depends on who is booking! haha.  I would love the challenge.

17.    What was it like training your 2 protégés Alew Law & Ricky Landell?

They are great kids.  Just so smart and willing to do anything to learn more about our sport.  Ricky actually went on his first tour of Japan in July and Alex will go as soon as he graduates college in December.  It has been nothing but great training these guys.

18.    What does Steve Corino to do relax when he’s stressed out?

Hangs out with my son.  I have the most fun with him.

19.    What is coming up for you?

Some great stuff in the UK and more tours with Japan.

20.    Any final things you want to say? Anything to plug?

Of course!!!  www.stevecorino.com

Name Association

Paul Heyman-Great mind for wrestling.

C.W. Anderson-Huge head!  The most under rated wrestler in the world.  Should be in TNA and having the NWA World tag team titles with Simon Diamond.

Dusty Rhodes-The man that made me a star

Terry Funk-A real legend

Jerry Lynn-Never gets the respect from promoters he deserves.  A truly class act.

Steve Corino-a man that is living a dream every day.