Thanks to everyone who checked out last weeks episode and interview. This week, we’re at the final stop before the big four-part finale. This weeks interview is one I’ve been wanting to get for a long time: “the Mustachioed Madman” Big Sue Jackson. I’ll admit it, I was afraid to ask for this interview, but Sue was much more willing to sit down with me than I expected. He did insist on putting on a pair of glasses before I took the time to talk with him. With that said, let’s find out more about the most dominant and terrifying man in all of Class Wars:
KF: How did you first become a fan of professional wrestling?
SJ: As long as I can remember, pro wrestling is something that’s just been around. I remember watching from the time I was around 4 years old, and I’ve been transfixed ever since.
KF: When did you decide you wanted to become a professional wrestler? Was there a specific moment, match, or person that inspired you?
SJ: To be honest with you, for the longest time I never even considered wrestling a possibility in my life. I loved it, but at the time, I hovered around 425lbs, and was very unmotivated. My good friend Tripp Cassidy helped me change all that. Seeing him attend the School of Roc and chase his dream, his inspiration, and the fact that he saw something in my that I didn’t see in myself and kind of lit a fire
under me, showing me that attaining my dream was possible, well within my reach. I could do this.
KF: When did you start training at the School of Roc, and why did you decide to train there?
SJ: Training began in early 2010. As for why I wanted to train under Billy Roc, I had watched Billy for quite some time, and his match with Mike Quackenbush in IPW at the 2006 Super Jr. Heavyweight Tournament was what really opened up my eyes to a world of wrestling to that point I only had a minor grasp of. That got me into watching more wrestling than just WWE and the occasional indy show. Also knowing that Billy Roc has done the sort of things in wrestling I would like to accomplish myself. He has traveled around the US competeting in some of the top tournaments and promotions out there.
KF: As we have seen throughout Class Wars, you aligned yourself with fellow School of Roc graduate Tripp Cassidy and Reed Bentley to form “The League”. You seem to be able to accomplish everything you need in the ring by yourself. What do Tripp and Reed provide you?
SJ: As I’ve said, Sue Jackson wouldn’t be here today without Tripp Cassidy. We share the sort of brotherly bond that transcends the wrestling business. As for Bentley, his mind for wrestling, the
lengths he’s willing to go to to make a name for himself, make him an ideal ally. We all three share the same view of professional wrestling, and what better way to get to the top than to surround yourself with like-minded people to have your back.
KF: You and Tripp have made waves in other companies, specifically in Resistance Pro where you two got to compete (and sadly lost) in their tag team tournament. What was your experience at R-Pro like?
SJ: Resistance was an experience like none other I’ve had to this point. They have a perfect mixture of up and coming talent, along with guys who I’ve grown up watching. Everyone there works hard to make an
impression, and to put on the best show possible. As far as losing, yes that was a minor setback, but one that both Tripp and I are going to rectify.
KF: In the past you have made waves in CZW, IPW, HWA and many others. What company that you have not competed for yet would you most like to work for?
SJ: CHIKARA. They were the first independent promotion outside of IPW that I really latched onto when I started watching the indies. Their locker room is full of guys that I would like to pick their minds and learn from.
KF: You’re not much for words. In the entirety of Class Wars, you spoke only three words. Are you one to let your actions speak for themself, or is there another reason you chose not to speak?
SJ: I do indeed feel as far as in ring performance, my actions speak louder than anything I could hope to say. That being said, me outside of the ring, completely different than what you see. It’s just
something about the spirit of competition, that brings out the bestial part of my nature. In ring, I just want to rip my opponent to shreds. My actions are my words, and I think so far I’ve painted a pretty
eloquent picture with them.
KF: In terms of appearance, you stick out amongst everyone else in the School of Roc pack. What influenced your stylish get-up? It’s verydapper, but doesn’t seem the most effective for wrestling.
SJ: It hasn’t hindered me so far, has it? As far as why, looking at my appearance, it paints me exactly as I am as a competitor. I am a mustachioed madman. In a way, it’s a warning. Don’t mistake me for a
catch as catch can, hold for hold sort of wrestler. Expect brutality. Expect to be beaten into submission.
KF: Speaking of your luck, you won It’s Raining Meng’s Mustache Madness tournament. Congratulations! How much pride do you take in your lip tickler? When you found out you won this extremely prestigious tournament, what were your thoughts?
SJ: My mustache pretty much makes me who I am. It makes me stand out. I had some very tough competion on my way to winning. Jimmy Valiant, One Man Gang, Big Bully Busick, Magnum TA, and Brodie Lee. I was honestly pleasantly surprised when it came down to it. I didn’t expect to make it out of round one, much less win the thing. It’s a cool feeling though, and I thank everyone who helped me get there.
WARNING: This section of the interview contains spoilers regarding this weeks School of Roc episode. If you have not watched the episode already, I encourage you to do so before reading on.
KF: Dale Patricks was your opponent this week. Earlier in the Summit, you put down Patricks in the elimination match to determine the seeds. This time around, Patricks came closest out of anyone so far to try and put you down. Would you say Patricks was the toughest combatant thus far in the tournament
SJ: His surprise attack definitely caught me off guard, but once I got my wits about me…well you saw what happened. Definitely the toughest in a way, but I didn’t break a sweat. I still didn’t leave my feet, and as you have to knock me down to take me out, I just came one step closer to winning this thing.
KF: In the finals, you have Remi Wilkins. Wilkins is not one to step down from any challenge and has already defeated fellow League member Reed Bentley. What are your thoughts on Remi, and are you at all worried about facing him?
SJ: Remi Wilkins is a talented competitor, I’ll give him that much. But overall, I don’t think he has what it takes to take me out. It’s more than just having muscles and charisma. You’ve got to have the right mindset when you step in the ring with someone whose only goal is to leave you laying in a crumpled heap on the mat. That’s what he lacks. He thinks too much. You’ve got to act, not think, or you’re not going to survive.
KF: If (or when) you win the School of Roc Summit, what will you do next?
SJ: Continue my path of destruction. There are always going to be people who want to step up and take on the big man. I’ll continue to put them in their place and show them why I am the breakout student of the
School of Roc.
KF: Finally, what goals do you have in professional wrestling overall, both immediate and in the future?
SJ: Immediate goal is obviously to do everything I can to make a name for both myself and The League. As far as future goals, I just want to seize any opportunity that comes my way, and if none do, I will make
my own opportunity.
KF:: Sue, I want to thank you for granting me this interview. Before I let you go, please feel free to plug anything and everything you wish.
SJ: Thanks for having me. You can follow me on Facebook or on Twitter. Feel free to send any questions to either my Facebook page, or my email (bigsuejackson@gmail.com). Visit the School of Roc’s page, and just overall support independent wrestling. Whether it be getting out to a local show, or ordering a DVD. Think beyond the mainstream, you just might enjoy what’s out there.
I want to think Sue once again for joining us this week. I hope you learned more about him and will give him a follow on his pages. If you haven’t watched the School of Roc: Class Wars episodes, you can find them all on their YouTube Page. You can also follow them on Twitter. Be sure to check their shiny new website as well.
Be sure to check out past interviews I’ve conducted for School of Roc: Class Wars:
Reed Bentley
Nate Stone
Dale Patricks
Tripp Cassidy
Remi Wilkins
Thanks to everybody who read this weeks interview. We’ll see you next week with the four-part finale of Class Wars, along with possibly the biggest interview of this series.
