WrestlingFever.de Interview |  Headshrinker Alofa
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Headshrinker Alofa & Samu
 

Alofa talking with WrestlingFever.de, on Sunday 7th December 2008, about his close Friends, his Family and the wrestling biz of course...


 

WF: First of all, it is a pleasure for WrestlingFever, to do this Interview and we thank you for this opportunity. How are you doing?

 

Alofa: Well doing ok after that long flight from Germany . Back home,just trying to rest up and get ready for the rest of the weeks to come.

 

WF: You are a member of the legendary Samoan wrestling family. Many of your relatives are big stars in the pro-wrestling industry. Guys like The Rock, Afa, Sika, Yokozuna, Samu, Kishi, Umaga, Manu , Tonga Kid, yourself and many more. Are you proud of being a part of such a dynasty?

 

Alofa: I am very proud to be apart of my family,but people respect us for who we are,but they donąt understand is that our family is very humble and have respect for everyone,and i would not give them up for the world ...I live for my family.

 

WF: Do you guys see each other from time to time and how close are you to your family members?

 

Alofa: When we have time to see each other we do.We have family reunions, and get to see each, and have a good time ,and enjoy ourselves.

 

WF: Your family made Samoa famous. How important is Samoa to you?

 

Alofa: Samoa is everything to me. It is where are great custom that we cherish comes from .The island is where our ancestors to our grandparents to our parents to us ,made us the way we are ,strong ,tough warriors...

 

WF: You were trained by your father Afa and your uncle Sika, better known as "The Wild Samoans". Was it your dream to become a pro wrestler or did you just follow the family tradition?

 

Alofa: Well in the beginning no, but when its in the blood its hard not to..when i had my first match i knew i was hooked..

 

WF: You spent a huge part of your career in Puerto Rico. What can you tell our readers about the wrestling scene there?

 

Alofa: If i did that i would be here writing for weeks or months on some of the stuff i went thru in puerto rico...but i can say it is a very good trritory to wrestle in and i learned alot from being there ,and have the upmost resprct for carlos colon..even though everyone that goes there will have to fight for there money,but carlos didnt give me too much of a hard time.Always kept me on top for years .4 out of the 6 years i stayed there i was on top alwyas involved in the main event.H e use to call me his machine,he said for as big as i was i was fast and rady to go..

 

WF: You wrestled in single and tag team matches. What do you prefer more?

 

Alofa: I specialize in tag team

 

WF: Your cousin Edward is now working as Umaga. He is now one of the biggest stars on Smackdown and your younger brother Afa is working as Manu on Raw. Are you proud of their success?

 

Alofa: Very proud of them and everyone in my family.

 

Cousin Rikishi & Headshrinker Alofa

 

WF: In resent years you`ve been doing many appearances in Germany and Austria and some other European Countries. You seem to enjoy working here, am I right about that?

 

Alofa: The Bambikiller is one of my best friends,but i have to put that aside and do what i have to do ,and my next goel is to challenge him for his world heavyweight championship..And please send him a copy so he can see what i wrote..i i would like to have a response if he is scared..

 

Yes ,i love working in europe and especially in austria ,and germany..tha fans are just in to it so much and plus the country is beautiful as well.

 

WF: In August 2008 you won the EWA Intercontinental Championship from Damon Brix. Congratulations on that. Please tell our readers something about your relationship to the European Wrestling Association as your employer?

 

Alofa: European Wrestling Association is a great promotion the best in Austria.ive worked with them sense 1998,and i plan to to keep a great relationship with them for a long time.

 

WF: Over the last four years I`ve seen you in some epic battles with Chris the Bambikiller and Cannonball Grizzly. What do you think about your matches with these two men?


Alofa:
Both tough tough apponents.i enjoyed wrestling both of them, and would do it again.

 

Cannonball Grizzly vs. Headshrinker Alofa

 

WF: I know, you and Chris the Bambikiller are very good friends. Would you tell us how you became friends and what is it like to get in the ring with a friend?

 

Alofa: The Bambikiller is one of my best friends , we became friends in 1998 when i first went to austria,but  when im in the ring i have to put that aside and do what i have to do, and my next goal is to challenge him for his world heavyweight championship..

 

WF: You`ve been in the ring for almost 22 years and worked all over the world. What goals do you still have in this business?

 

Alofa: I would love to go back to th wwe one more time and give another run...but if it does not happen,it does not matter,im happy with what i achieved so far and will continue to do what i do best kick ass.

 

WF: What would you like to do after your active career? Do you want to stay in the wrestling business working behind the scene or would like to do something completely different?

 

Alofa: Cant really answer that ,cause i still have some miles behind me to keep going,but i will always be apart of the business some how..

 

WF: Do you want to say something to the German and Austrian wrestling fans?

 

Alofa: Yes, thank you all for your support and hope to keep entertaining you guys and please stay behind me,so donąt be scared to go and vote for me ....much alofa`s to everyone

 

WF: Thank you again for this interview and good luck for your future.

 

Alofa: thank you to my friends

 
Gerhard K. for WrestlingFever.de
 
 

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