Special Memorial Interview with SD Jones Posted Online

Submitted By James Walsh on 10/27/08

Show: Chris Yandek's New Era of Wrestling Flashback Date Posted: 10/27/08 Given the fact that SD Jones just passed away, we thought we'd rely on our good friend Chris Yandek's extensive library to bring you a very rare treat, an interview with the former WWF superstar conducted just a few years ago. Click Here to Listen! S.D. Jones's career highlight is being on the first WrestleMania as he was defeated by King Kong Bundy. Many have not heard from him in a while, and he speaks for the first time about what he has been up to, and his time with WWE including WrestleMania 1. First off how are you? "I am fine." What have you been up to of late, and are you still in professional wrestling? "I quit after 20 years. In 1989 or 1991 I think I did the last match, and then I gave up." At WrestleMania 1 you were defeated by King Kong Bundy in a very short match. What are your thoughts on the match, and being on the first WrestleMania? "I only did one Wrestlemania against King Kong Bundy and that was it. It was ok. It wasn't my best, but I didn't do too much as the match was 17 seconds. I let him squash me and that was it. It wasn't one of my best." What was the atmosphere like among everyone that night at WrestleMania 1? "I don't know because most of the time I don't sit with most of the society. I sat in the back with Tito Santana and Junkyard Dog, but everyone has their own friends. I really didn't know what was going on that night. I knew I had my match with King Kong Bundy, and I was ready for that." What do you remember most about the early days of the WWWF under Vince McMahon, Sr.? "We had a better time with the father than the son. We had better matches I think." You were discovered by Gorilla Monsoon, am I right? "He was responsible for me being there. I was going down to wrestling school in Manhattan, New York with Johnny Rodz, and he was the one who brought me there. Captain Lou Albano was the one who spoke with Gorilla Monsoon to take me into the company." You also had the opportunity to tag with Andre The Giant. What was that like, and what are your memories of Andre The Giant? "He is one of the best I ever worked with. He was a very good nice man. I had a good time with him. I did three or four matches with him I think." You also had some six man tag team matches with Rock Johnson and Tony Atlas. What was it like to work with those guys? "That was fun. We laughed a lot. We clicked I should say. Once in a while they would break it off and put me in a tag match with Rock Johnson or with Tony Atlas." Did you get see Rocky Johnson's son The Rock grow up? "Of course. My kids and him grew up together in Florida." What are your thoughts on Vince McMahon, Jr. as a wrestling promoter, and when he bought the company from his dad? "It wasn't bad. He is doing the best he can for wrestling I would say." Finally, what is in store for your future? "Just enjoying life now. I did 20 years, and I am just sitting home relaxing." :: DISCUSS THIS POST ON THE FORUMS! :: SEE MICKIE JAMES & THE DIVAS NUDE! :: BUY WRESTLING DVD'S THROUGH OUR STORE! :: GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE WRESTLING EPICENTER STORE IS OPEN! THE HOTTEST WRESTLING DVD'S ARE NOW AVAILABLE! We've got hundreds of pro wrestling DVD's at your fingertips! All your favorite stars such as Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Sting, Ric Flair, Bruiser Brody, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Harley Race, Andre the Giant, Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Booker T, & countless others! We've also got the Divas! Raw and extreme footage of Candice Michelle, Beulah McGillicutty, Gorgeous George, Tylene Buck, Francine, Christy Hemme, Dawn Marie, Madusa, and the rest of your favorite sexy divas! We even have got official WWE merchandise! All this can be yours in the Wrestling Epicenter Store! CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE STORE! Home | News | Editorials | Interviews | Forums | Chat Room | Store | Divas | PPV Results | TV Results | Shows | Links | Metal Epicenter | Contact Us/Staff