You are now the HWF World Champion. It is quite obvious you have worked hard to get that title. How does it feel to have accomplished your goal of becoming champion?

-I've been here longer than anybody on the HWF roster. Ever since the start, I have been a name around here. When I first started, I was just a punk kid who wanted nothing but gold. And once Breakage beat my ass week after week, I began to realize that it was time for an attitude change. And that got me the Hardcore Title, and now the World Title. Knowing that I'm the champ is a damn good thought, especially when I did it while beating two of my rivals, Malice and Michael Trey.

Possibly the only down side to being on top, is there are always more people trying to knock you down. Contenders upon contenders want to dethrone you. How do you feel about those such contenders?

-The only person who deserves a shot right now is Michael Trey. He's the former champ, and he's been the only man to beat me one on one. Aside from that, I think that Extream is going to get his shot soon enough. I just want to get him out of the way. So in my eyes, there is only one contender, and that is Michael Trey.

The recent formation of the Hardcore Revolution has began a faction war with Extreme Forces. Factions or stables have not been a large part of the HWF so far of this second run. Do you believe this will give a new spark to the HWF?

-Well, it wasn't even an issue in the beginning. The first alliance was Michael Trey and Maxx Powers. That got them the tag titles. So I figured having friends would get me noticed too. And now, after I began the Hardcore Revolution, alliances have been swarming left and right. Honestly, I think it's because people realize that if you don't have friends, you get screwed out of matches with constant jumpings and shit like that. So it's the best thing to have at least one person you can trust to watch your back. I mean, I know screwjobs better than anybody around here. I've had people up my ass from the get-go.

Your stable-mate, Natural Born Killer, is now your only stable-mate. Your friends, School House Rocks, seemingly left you high and dry. How do you feel about their leaving and will we be seeing new members of the Hardcore Revolution soon?

-Honestly, their leaving the HWF didn't bother me. It wasn't a slap in the face or anything. They couldn't get along, obviously. And as much as they would've helped, they're gone. What can I say? As for new members, we don't really have our eye on anybody. But I wouldn't mind getting a tag team beside NBK and I to dominate all divisions, such as we did not too long ago.

The HWF has become much more than just a wrestling organization. We have two volumes of wrestlers' themes (yours included), our HWF Magazine is in the works planning on a second launch, we have tried Real Audio shows and may possibly be trying more, and of course "In The Lime Light"… What do you feel could make the HWF even better, if anything?

-I think that we're doing fine. I mean, we don't need to sell t-shirts or anything right now. That's just pointless. The fans are flocking enough as it is. The only way I could see an improvement is to maybe add another title. We've only got three titles, and adding another one would make a new division. That way, not everyone would be demanding title shots from Natural Born Killer and I.

You have praised yourself on being the leader of the new HWF generation, even keeping track of former HWF legends you have put into retirement. If you are in reality the leader of the new HWF generation, who do you feel has been a major part in boosting the HWF to a new level (besides yourself)?

-As much as I hate to say it, I think that Michael Trey could be one of the men who brought the HWF to where it is. But aside from him, I think a few names come to mind. Natural Born Killer, of course, has been great. But the one man that comes to mind that boosted the HWF to a new level would have to be Blackjack. Our match for the Hardcore Title was one to be remembered. And that just exploded the hardcore division to the way it is now. Now, the Hardcore Title is just as popular as the World. But not many can say that they've held both.

Now, I will mention a few names of HWF personnel. You just reply with your thoughts about that person.

Chaz Manson-Chaz has no authority any more. He may have the final wording around here, but when it comes to running the show, the men in the back do all the work. He just sits on his ass, and collects the dough.

Michael Trey-He's still got shit to pay. I have yet to beat him one on one, and that will happen in due time. But until then, he can do all of the complaining he wants.

Extream-Who in the hell do you think you are? You don't have gold around your waist, so what makes you think you can call the shots around here? I took it upon myself to give you an insensitive to win some matches, and when or if you do, I'm gonna knock you off of your cloud, and back to the bottom of the hill.

Marek "DRE" de Kere-Waa waa waa. I'm the hardcore king. Blah blah blah. Shut the fuck up man. All you do is claim that you're this and that when you have yet to brag about holding a title. Then, and only then, can you start talking shit. Until then, you're just a wannabe.

Natural Born Killer-He is the undesputed, rightfully deserving, Hardcore Champion. I gave him the belt in total fear of him killing me. That is why I stepped down as the champ, for my own life. No, in all seriousness, he is one tough fucker. And since he decided to be on my side, and I had two titles, I thought it would be only right to hand one down to him. And he's doing a damn good job with it.

Malice-Ever since I beat him at Holiday Hangover, he's been a mute. Maybe he realizes that he can't compete with me. Once I won this title, there is no chance anybody else is going to get it. So he probably packed his bags and tried his luck elsewhere. If he decides to make his return, I'll just have to hurt him again.

The Saint-This guy is a weirdo. That's about all that I can say about him. However, that hardcore match he had did impress me. So I'll give him props for that.

Blackjack-Well, I'm glad to see that I didn't kill him. I guess it's another guy attempting a comeback. I guess I'll have to do what I do best, and send him back into retirement. I am the Legend Killer, if you noticed. And he is no legend, but I'll be happy to pretend.

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I would like to thank "The Icon" J. Simon Rykopathe for taking time out of his schedule to answer a few questions. I apologize for it being posted so late, they will be more current in the future.

-Chaz Manson; Feb.2000