One of the most accomplished athletes in all of professional wrestling, Dan Severn chats with Nate Stein for one of his most interesting interviews to date.
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NATE STEIN: What drew you first into freestyle and greco-roman wrestling?
DAN SEVERN: It was the next step after having success in High School.
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STEIN: Did you ever try to compete for the Olypmics?
SEVERN: 5 times
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STEIN: How did the opportunity to wrestle for the UFC come about?
SEVERN: A fluke, a buddy of mine told me about it.
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STEIN: How did you find your way into pro wrestling?
SEVERN: A friend of mine was the president of the Michigan wrestling club and I was the coach. After all amatuer wrestling business was done, I would ask him about the pro stuff.
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STEIN: Was it a difficult transition from amateur wrestling and MMA/NHB competitions when you ventured into pro wrestling?
SEVERN: It still is because I still do both.
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STEIN: What do you think your most memorable moment in the WWF was?
SEVERN: I can't think of any off hand.
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STEIN: Congratulations on once again becomming the NWA World Heavyweight Champion. What has your experience been like with the NWA?
SEVERN: It was my first title belt of any kind so I am grateful for that. I beleave I have helped the NWA a great deal but it has changed and I'm not too sure about the current status.
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STEIN: I see from your site that you completed your 4000th match in 1999. What do you think drives you to be the competitor you are?
SEVERN: I'm not sure, all I know is that I like competition.
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STEIN: You run Dan Severn's Michigan Sports Camps in Michigan. What do you think makes a good wrestler or MMA competitor?
SEVERN: A combination of positive mental outlook and physical ability.
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STEIN: When someone comes to you to train for freestyle wrestling, MMA, or pro wrestling, what do you look for in that person?
SEVERN: Same as above answer. [A combination of positive mental outlook and physical ability.]
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STEIN: For someone looking at getting into pro wrestling, what would you say to them?
SEVERN: Don't quit your day job anytime soon.
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STEIN: Along with Becky Levi, you run The Danger Zone Mixed Martial Arts Production. Why do you think The Danger Zone stands out?
SEVERN: Because of the people who run it.
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STEIN: What do you think of the state of pro wrestling today?
SEVERN: I wish there were more stronger companies.
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STEIN: If there was one thing you could change in pro wrestling, what would it be?
SEVERN: Create a couple more that would give the WWF a run for their money.
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STEIN: If you could ask anyone in any genre of wrestling a question, who and what would it be?
SEVERN: I don't have an answer at this time.
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STEIN: Anything else you'd like to add?
SEVERN: Thanks
