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April 4, 2004 

I've received a ton of good questions. Keep those brief and to the
point questions coming.

Q: If you would have finished College and didn't become a wrestler
what sort of job would you have now?
A: I would most likely be an accountant. I know that sounds odd but
that is what I was going to be. I was always a numbers guy.

Q: Do they have backstage catering in Japan, and if so what is it
like?
A: There was never any catering at shows when I worked in Japan. Japan
wrestling isn't TV based so you don't have the long days at the
building like we do here for RAW and SD, so they didn't need to cater
the events.

Q: Where in the world are the worst drivers? 
A: By far the worst drivers I've ever seen were in Lebanon. They
didn't seem to have any traffic laws at all. New Jersey is bad, and
for some reason women drive ridiculously fast in and around Detroit.

Q: Have you ever been constantly called the wrong name by Higher-ups,
and if so did you let it slide?
A: Back when Jericho and I were in SMW Bob Caudell used to always call
me Jericho, while calling our tag matches. After Jericho got hurt he
called me Jericho 4 times during a single match. After seeing the
match back I phoned Jimmy Cornette and asked, "Could you possibly have
your announcers call me by the wrong name less than 4 times in 1 match
please." That was the last TV Bob worked for us.

Q: Can you conceive being involved in an angle that involves your
family?
A: Not my real family no; they are not part of this business nor will
they be.

Q: Do you ever request a specific ref? 
A: I haven't but I know guys who have. I think Jericho and Christian
requested Tim White for their Mania match. Tim is awesome.

Q: How much longer do you plan to wrestle? 
A: I really have no idea. I've always said I wanted to be done before
I was 40 and I still plan to stick to that. It's just a question of
how much before 40.

Q: Why the Half Crab as your finisher? 
A: When I went to WCW I had two unique moves I could really choose
from. The stuff Piledriver I was using in WCW and the Half Crab. My
first match in WCW was against Disco, I asked him which he would
rather take and he said the crab. I used it for so long it became
established so I stuck with it.

Q: What are some of the best matches you've had over your career? 
A: Boy I will likely skip a few but here are some of my favourites off
the top of my head:
Storm - Hiro Yamamoto (Tenzan) CWA Catch 1993
Storm & Yasuroaka - Liger & Samuria WAR IJ Tag Title victory
Storm - Candito ECW "As Good as it Gets"
Storm - Lynn ECW Anarchy Rulez
Impact Players - Jado & Geto ECW Arena
Storm - Terry Funk WCW Amarillo, TX
Storm - Edge WWE Summer Slam PPV 

Q: Would you rather be a heel or a face? 
A: I am likely more comfortable as a heel, yet I find being a face
easier. I like them both unless I am in a tag. I don't like being part
of a face team. Heel teams are much better.

Q: Did you ever get the stink face? 
A: Unfortunately I have, it's not a pleasant experience. 

Q: Do you ever worry about the security of your job? 
A: I used to all the time. I am at a point in my life were I could
survive financially without, so I don't have to worry anymore.

Q: Do you get recognised a lot out in public? 
A: I don't go out in public much, but yes I do. At home fortunately
fans are pretty laid back and polite so other than a handshake and a
pleasant hello, I don't get bothered much.

Q: Are you as close with Jericho as you were in the early days? 
A: We don't spend nearly as much time together, but I would say we are
as close. I consider him a very good friend.

Q: Why, Calgary, and not another city? 
A: I'm not sure if you mean for where I live or were I get announced
from. I live in Calgary for two reasons. I love it here and my wife's
family is here. I announce myself from here because this is the place
where Lance Storm was born/created.

Q: What is the favourite Country you've been to? 
A: This is a tough one. Canada is obviously my favourite, as I would
never want to live anywhere else. I found both Australia and Austria
beautiful and would love to take my family to either place for
vacation.

Q: Is the WWE rooster too big to ever do away with the split brands? 
A: Most definitely. If you were to join the two talent pools there
would be way too many people to feature on one show. If WWE were to
reunite the split, there would have to be huge lay offs.

Q: How do you find time to hit the gym on the road? 
A: A lot of times this isn't easy. You have to make it your first
priority on the road. You gear the whole day around hitting the gym
before the show. You just have to judge the time required for food,
travel, and the gym, and get up as early as you have to.

Till next week, keep those Q's coming. 

Lance


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