Being born in New York, raised in Winnipeg and having dual citizenship, what drew you to wrestling instead of hockey?
Yeah, he played for the Rangers, Kings and Blues. But I just love the combination of the athleticism and charisma. I’ve been a big fan of movies and music and characters, and when you combine that with the athleticism that goes with wrestling, it appealed to me. Q: Do you get more satisfaction out of your character being a heel? A: Um, well, I just enjoy when the people get into what I’m doing whether it’s as a good or bad guy. Now, having said that, it’s easier to have people hate you. But even in movies, guys like Darth Vader or Freddy Krueger eventually become good guys in the way they’re viewed by the public because they’re entertaining and more fun to watch. Q: Is becoming the first undisputed champion, on a night when you beat “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and The Rock, the highlight of your career? A: Wrestlemania XIX and that match against Shawn Michaels was probably the highlight. But also a big moment to me was the match I had against Shawn Michaels at No Mercy either in 2007 or
