By ToNy Cellupica

Recently, I had the oppurtunity to sit down with NYSWF President, Corey Collins and get his view on many things, wrestlers, owners of other federations, his thoughts on other federations in thsi circuit, and the upcoming NYSWF Supercard, revelations. So, I hope you enjoy the interview..And there are many more to come.

ToNy C: Mr. Collins, In one word describe how you feel about the NYSWF's current state.

Corey Collins: I don't think just one word is possible. With all that's going on lately, the only way to describe the NYSWF is, quite simply, it's never been better.

TC: Who do you feel the NYSWF's top wrestler is, and why?

CC: The top wrestler in the NYSWF... I would have to call it a stand-still between three guys - Loco Martinez, Sean Boden, and Spiral. These guys are veterans, but they're young. Whether or not I like them personally doesn't matter, because with any of these guys around, something big is going to happen.

TC:Who do you feel is the NYSWF's most under-rated wrestler?

CC:I would have to say Jonathan Storm. He's had a bit of a rocky past, and people may not take him seriously. The truth of the matter is, though, that Jon has what it takes to be one of the biggest dogs in the NYSWF, if not all of the wrestling world.

TC: What are your feelings about the other two Federation's in this circuit, the EWA and the NPWA?

CC: Who? *chuckle* Seriously, though. I don't have any feelings towards them. The management of the NPWA doesn't get involved with the NYSWF, and that's what I like. The EWA's management, on the other hand? I think we all know where that route would take us. EWA's Duane Gates can't keep his eyes off of the NYSWF for some reason or another. Maybe he's trying to get ideas from me to make his shows a little more exciting.. who knows? But my feelings towards the other feds... I really don't have any. I don't check out the other feds, I don't watch their shows, and I don't try and steal their talent. Maybe that's why I've been so successful with the NYSWF - because I run my own fed, instead of getting involved in everyone else's.

TC: I am going to name a person, and I want you to tell me the first thing that pops in your had when you hear their name.

TC: Kevin Rampage

CC: A man that, if he gets his wits about him and focuses, he can take the world by storm.

TC: Jason Phoenix

CC: A youngster with a lot of potential - he just needs to find out how to use it, and I'm not so sure he's done that yet.

TC: Your brother, NOTHING

CC: *chuckle* Well, what can I say? As a brother, he can be one of the biggest assholes we'll ever see. As a wrestler? One of the world's best, if he gets that fire lit underneath him.

TC: Academy Commissioner, ToNy Bondaga

CC: Tony, Tony, Tony... I don't like Tony. The only reason I keep him around is so I don't have to meddle with the Academy. But since I've stopped showing up there, the ratings have dropped. Coincidence? I think not.

TC: Execution

CC: He's in the same boat as Phoenix. He's had trouble in the past, but he's got potential. Getting away from the Fellowship was the first step, but now he needs to get the spotlight on himself.

TC: Smirt Dogg

CC: Pathetic. Over-rated. Ego-maniac. And, isn't he dead?

TC: That's what I thought, but I just read an interview on the Dirtsheet involving him, to say the least..I was shocked.

CC: Disappointed would be a better word.

TC: Last one..Loco Martinez

CC: Loco Martinez... *smirk* I don't like Loco Martinez, as a person. He's screwed up so much of what I've tried to do in the past weeks, and now he's going to have to pay for the damage he's done. Not only does he have myself, Scott Baio, The NES Pros, and The Angst Brigade looming in the background - but he's got to deal with Retribution. However.... when I look at Loco Martinez in the ring, and in his promos, I see the next big star in the NYSWF, and the world over. I know I've said that before about others, but this is a little different. I don't see Loco becoming a star two months down the road. Loco Martinez is innovative, and he's fresh. More importantly, he knows how to get under someone's skin. Add to that A+ wrestling skills, and you've got the man that, whether I like it or not, is going to lead the NYSWF into one of the strangest summers we have EVER seen. But I still hate him.

TC: Two more questions about this weekends supercard, and then I'll let you go. Firstly, Who do you feel will be the World Champion after Up All Night?

CC: I don't think The Krow wants it bad enough to take the World Title from The Dark Messiah. Messiah surprised a lot of people and pulled off what looked like an upset in most people's minds when he beat Virus last week. If he keeps that up, I don't see him dropping that belt for a long while.

TC: And, the last question..Who do you feel will come out with the Tag straps after SNH is off the air?

CC: I don't think there is anyone on the planet that can stop The Underground Evolution. Although both teams in this match are sad comparisons to their original formations, it contains all of the combustable elements. Rune and Azazel's crumbling friendship coupled with their respective new team mates, Virus and Sigel Phoenix were enough - but when you put that in a Hellfire Death Match, you've got problems. Virus and Rune are just that much more sick, though, and I see them keeping the titles, and perhaps ending the careers of The Wanderers.

TC: Thank you for letting me conduct this interview with you Mr. Collins, good luck with the supercard this weekend.

CC: Thank you... and trust me - the pleasure was all your's.

ToNy Cellupica