Andrew Martin (Test) interview recap
    Submitted by Daniel Pena on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 12:16 AM EST



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    AudioWrestling.com interview recap: Andrew Martin on The Mayhem!

    Former WWE superstar Andrew “Test” Martin was a guest on the 5/20/05 edition
    of Monday Night Mayhem which can be heard in streaming audio every week
    exclusively on the AudioWrestling.com site, the exclusive legal home of the
    "Spring Break Incident" VOD featuring Stacy Keibler!

    The interview with Andrew Martin is now available to hear for FREE in Real Audio!

    Here are highlights from the interview provided by the show's co-host Shawn
    Walters of www.MondayNightMayhem.com and www.AudioWrestling.com.

    The Big Mosh and the Angry Hero welcome Andrew “Test” Martin to the program,
    right off the bat talking about his neck surgery and the successful recovery
    he’s been having thus far. Test has been enjoying the time off, doing some
    traveling, and now he’s ready to step through the ropes and get back into
    the scene.

    Test says Chris Benoit was a big help in giving him advice about the
    surgery, something he had been putting off. AH asks if he plans on changing
    his in-ring style, particularly high-risk maneuvers like his Randy
    Savage-style flying elbow. Regardless of not using said move in two years,
    Test plans on phasing moves like that out, recalling how guys like the
    Undertaker would warn him that such moves on a nightly basis are going to
    hurt you physically in the long run.

    Addressing the issue of his WWE release, Test was surprised and shocked when
    he got the call from Johnny Ace. He says it was more a business decision
    but he can’t say he wasn’t disappointed at the move since he “cracked his
    neck in their ring” and gave so much to the company for seven years.

    AH gets into Test’s new venture into the independent wrestling scene,
    mentioning his name being connected to feds like 3PW, Ring of Honor, and
    TNA. As for right now, Test is doing a bunch of shows in Italy and
    Australia. AH asks if he’ll be joining his former tag partner Albert in
    Japan, pointing that Albert is called “Giant Bernard” overseas, which Test
    gets a kick out of hearing Albert’s new name.

    Test has no regrets or bitterness towards the WWE, allowing him to live his
    dream as a pro wrestler and see the world. He just turned 30 yrs old and
    truly does miss the crowd interaction, looking forward to his overseas stint
    and wherever else his career takes him.

    Mosh brings up Test’s relationship with Bret “Hitman” Hart and how he got
    Test started in the business. Test recalls how Bret took the time to talk
    to him about the business when they first met and was grateful for the
    opportunity to train with Bret exclusively (despite Bret’s road schedule).

    AH talks about one of Test’s crowning moments in the WWE, the “Love Her or
    Leave Her” Match with Shane McMahon at SummerSlam 99. Test agrees how that
    was his favorite WWE match as well. He still talks to Shane on a regular
    basis and puts over how great a guy Shane is.

    In regards to the whole wedding angle with him and Stephanie McMahon, Test
    had no idea what the plan was on the day of the actual ceremony. He
    remembers how well the fans reacted to the angle, with AH bringing up the
    “wedding invitation” placed by the WWE in USA Today.

    AH asks why there was no follow-up with Test and HHH after the wedding
    angle. Test was actually surprised himself as to the lack of progression
    and was pretty much in the dark as to what the plans were. AH addresses a
    rumor that stated Test was supposed to win the World title at Survivor
    Series 99 instead of the Big Show, to which Test had no knowledge of at all.

    Mosh asks about Trish Stratus and his thoughts on the women’s division in
    the WWE. Test enjoyed watching Gail Kim and Jazz work and has no idea why
    the WWE let them go. He goes on to put over Trish as one of the best
    workers out there today, despite not knowing what to think of her initially.

    Test gives his thoughts on the WCW Invasion angle, saying the WWE did the
    best with what they had, especially since they lacked the big WCW stars in
    the early goings of the angle. He says the invasion was one of those things
    that was “either going to work or it wasn’t.”

    Test talks about how he prefers being in singles competition as opposed to
    tag matches. He does, however, enjoy the tag matches since they take less
    of a toll on his body. AH reminisces over Test teaming with Albert, who
    Test puts over as a great friend and enjoyed the time they spent on the road
    together in the WWE.

    After giving his thoughts working with Curt Hennig prior to WrestleMania X8,
    AH asks if there is anyone in particular that Test is looking to work with
    on the indie scene. For right now, Test is cool with his current bookings
    in Italy and isn’t really into a 5-6 nights a week schedule like he had in
    the WWE. Test is also geared up for WrestleReunion II, taking place in
    Valley Forge, PA on August 26th through August 28th, looking to meet some
    legends and catch up with old friends.

    Mosh brings up the whole Motley Crue bodyguard deal, to which Test remembers
    the band being a cool group of guys but they were on a “sober kick” and
    didn’t do too much crazy partying when he was around them.

    Test recalls his work with Scott Steiner and how the WWE dropped the ball
    with Steiner since in Test’s eyes, he could have been a draw for the
    company. He states Steiner was one of the wrestlers that influenced his
    decision to get into the business after seeing Steiner on TV and still tries
    to keep in touch with him.

    Mosh asks if people still come up to Test today and say “I’m a testicle.”
    Test laughs about it, saying the gimmick was one of his favorites throughout
    his career. Mosh then gets into the Un-Americans angle with Lance Storm,
    which Test feels was “only entertainment” but can see why people took it so
    seriously.

    The crew gets Test’s thoughts on the business today and why its in the state
    it is. Test says the industry is cyclical and that the storylines were
    better back when the WWE got big again in the late 90’s.

    In closing, Test talks about some of the underused talent right now in the
    WWE, most notably Val Venis and Christian, who Test feels could be a World
    champion despite his stature. Test jokes that he only hangs out with
    Christian because “his wife looks good.” Be sure to check out Andrew “Test”
    Martin at WrestleReunion II in Valley Forge, PA on August 26th through
    August 28th. For more information, visit www.wrestlereunion.com.

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