Al Snow: The Full Interview
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- Al Snow Full 2016 Great North Wrestling Shoot Interview!
6 Time WWE Hardcore Champion, WWE Tough Enough Trainer, WWE Tag Team Champion and current TNA Star Al Snow gives an extended "shoot interview" with Great North Wrestling regarding his wrestling career, and thought on current wrestling topics.
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Al Snow needs his own podcast. He's an incredible story teller.
Just before seeing your comment I was thinking " I wonder if he's got a podcast " lol
And a *very* funny guy. His twitter account is hilarious
@@HitLeftistsWithHammers 1111111
2 weeks ago I spent 2 hours listening to a Marty genetti interview yes I know he talks a little funny but Jesus Christ his recolition is amazing. People were s******* on him in the comments because he sounds funny but yes you can remember what you did 10 years ago Yup Yup I'm sure f*** off.
I get the same feeling listening to Al I just want to listen and listen and listen and listen and listen
@@HitLeftistsWithHammers😊
*"Opinion is the lowest form of human knowledge.. Real knowledge is not information, it takes a matter of information and experience together that make real knowledge."*
Amen.
#truth
Yes absolutely! I have been thinking along those lines for years, but I was never able to put it into words. Al Snow finally did it for me!
he should take his own advice and to say Hogan vs Andre was better than steamboat vs macho man 😂 it's still a dumb opinion till this day
I could listen to Al all day, he's a natural teacher
Never knew this side of Al Snow. What an intelligent man. Glad the business has guys like him.
He really is, and it makes you wonder what current wrestler could talk and engage like this? Not to say that they can't just interested to see what some of these men and women are beyond their gimmick.
Also you hear the promo come out of him when he starts talking about the dogs.
I see why WWE had him as head coach of tough enough. Even as a reality TV show, he kept the business honest.
Al Snow is a credit to the wrestling business.
What I like about al snow is that you can sense how level headed and humble he is, compared to other wrestlers. Even when he got screwed, you don’t sense an entitlement or an axe to grind. He seems like a guy who played the game honestly, and was grateful for any successes that he had. Ironic that his character is unhinged but he’s one of the most down to earth guys in the business
for all the bumps he took and the wear & tear of life on the road over the years, he really seems to have been one of a handful to really keep his physical health and mental acuity in check. looks and sounds like a million bucks.
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A million five.
It’s ironic/iconic that his ‘gimmick’ was that of someone who lost his mind lol one of those instances where reality didn’t imitate art
Class act all the way. I met him in Grand Rapids i believe in 1999 for autograph signing. I had the exact same head he carries around from my moms hair styling school. He autographed it, took pictures, and loved seeing i had same exact head he had. He was 1st wrestler that I've ever met personally and its always stuck with me as a great memory.
So you gave Al Snow head for an autograph?
This is the third time I watch this interview. I’m not a wrestler but I enjoy an insight into the business, especially from a veteran like Al Snow.
Wow
Al Snow is in my opinion one of the most underrated wrestlers of all time.
ECW he was epic I mean EPIC
I love how he speaks so candidly.
Sounds like he has no ego or defensiveness, just casually speaks about how he could have done things differently in some instances and not to make excuses.
It's called maturity in business no matter what business it is. To me he comes across as someone who literally has a PhD in the business of pro wrestling.
I was a huge Al Snow mark back in the day. Love to hear that he worked his ass off for it.
Snow is my reason for not becoming a wrestler. In my early 20's around the time WCW closed I was broken in by Brody Chase. When I herd snows story it was so close to mine it scared me. He is more of a man than I am because I was not prepared to give that business what it deserves and end up a jobber for the stars. I see how he can be a little bitter about giving so much and getting so little in return. Snow is def someone to admire.
Chad Foster did you get stretched?
.As someone who's boxed and trained MMA for over 20yrs this isn't the way to teach. It's like if I let in a bunch of untrained students in my school and beat there ass .
His first story is crazy. All that abuse by a bunch of psychos just to put on some speedos and have a fake fight with some oily guys on tv.
@@josephdorino8250 To be honest to be a wrestler in those times, before you you are accepted you have to go through this. They see what you are made of before they train you.They have to see who has the heart for the business because they don't want to waste their time training someone who will quit when shit gets real. In wrestling sometimes you get stiffed and potatoed. All kinds of things happen by accident and on purpose.
The shit they put people thru is akin to Bolshevik torture methods. I swear.
What a fantasic interview.
When I was a kid I watched a lot of wrestling with my family. As an adult it's really interesting to hear the stories behind the scenes. Thank you so much for doing this and making it available to us average blokes. The passion you have for the sport really shines through this interview! Kudos to the personalities who put themselves on the line for our entertainment. I never realized the sacrifices these entertainers went through to get into the business. I'm sure things still work this way for those trying to break into the business.
Honestly one of the best sports interviews ever. Bravo!
Thanks👍
@@TheHannibalTV This is a resume. WWE needs this. I know you're healthy and still wanna go. But I think this is your talent. You ask the right questions, timing is perfect on every level, and you lead through respect for the business which we know you have. Thank you for this. I send this interview to any youngin that has doubts. Earn your spot, don't be selfish, it's ok to leave and come back, understand through experience, and learn from your mistakes. This is some next level stoic philosophy shit. You belong behind the camera. People respect you and you seem easy to talk to. Thanks my dude. Many blessings!
Alot of wrestlers today needs to listen to this and use this as a motivational enhancement.al snow should be commended for his mind on wrestling on the business
Al Snow has to be by far the most under rated wrestler ever, this guy always had his shit together, love you Al!
Thank you soooo much for this. Al Snow is such a great interviewee. The expression 'dry sense of humour' was invented for him I think.
Al Snow's words of wisdom showed me that a person needs to show respect, understanding, be humble in life not only in wrestling but in life in general. Thank you Hannibal for this amazing interview.
Watching this 7 years later hearing him talk about Cody and how leaving the wwe might be the best thing he will ever do. Couldn’t be more right.
This just became one of my favorite interviews. I liked him before, now I’m an all time fan. Thanks for posting this
I love listening to Al Snow talk, great interview. He's super articulate and precise, and it feels super honest. I just always hate the chaotic drama fueled nature of a lot of these interviews and this one feels great.
I was young when he was big but I love Al Snow, him and the job squad was amazing to me. Him and his antics with head were so good
Love this guy. Could listen to him all day talk about a business I never had the balls to get into it.
He’s aged very well. If I could look like that in my 50s I’d be very happy
Same
For a profession with such oddball and eccentric personalities, Al might be the most level headed and normal! It's very cool to hear first hand what the business is like from someone who isn't completely batshit crazy!
I always liked & respect Al Snow .I thought he was always underestimated as a wrestler& performer A.E.W. would do good to have his knowledge & his experience of the wrestling . I have always loved & respected him also.Both these men were tuff as nails. I met Al Snow in Mobile & he is really a nice & humble man. He was working for TNA IMPACT.
If I were to have got into pro wrestling I would have wanted to be trained by Al. I sense he’d put you through hell to get you in shape but not be sadistic about it.
I lovd Al Snow, I could spend all day listening to him talk about the business. He is so knowledgeable and anytime I listen to him I'm learning while his mouth is open.
Mr Snow, you are and have been for many years one of the best in the business.
I enjoy hearing Al talk, discuss and lay out everything, sharp mind👍
4k- Sweet! I watched some of the clips from this shoot interview. Great job to everyone.
One of the few personalities that stand the test of time.
holy crap dude thanks, I never have anything to listen to at work on Mondays, this will be perfect
Such a great, funny and chill guy. One of the best !
Brilliant interview from one of the most underrated minds in the business. Gotta love the guy.
Going back and watching the old ECW shows Al Snow was a great wrestler.
What a ROLE-MODEL for the business (sorry about the buzz-word). Anyone who wants to be anyone on any wrestling platform needs to listen to that man.
Al Snow made me laugh in WWE he was always a free spirit, made funny jokes and had a funny gimmick, the guy outside of Kayfabe however is a serious dude, no bullshit whatsoever he knows his shit, top trainer and he lives and breathes this. Respect
One of the smartest minds in the business
Tommy if anyone would want to be a pro wrestler, I'd suggest listening to everything he says & then also seeing how they can go about talking to him personally. Great mind
One of the most genuine assessments of the wrestling business this guy gives out. Truly a great mind and great interview. Love it.
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Brock didn’t go through this. I’d rather listen to HIS story to have his kind of career.
Jobber
Hahaha ! Great interview. Funny ending. Al Snow has a good sense of humor, and I think he has a pretty well balanced perspective on his career.
I love how he allways got to be the 'Head-Trainer'
What an intelligent man. Great interview. I was a big fan of his growing up.
Thank you, Al! You have been an inspiration to us all!
I remember al snow's WWF days I always admired his work ethic and output I always thought that Al was a underestimated wrestler. He deserved more exposure and serious title runs.
Thanks Hannibal for another terrific interview. All have been great so far but I feel this is the best one so far. No wonder Al is a Trainer and a Teacher he really has incredible knowledge and insight in the art of pro wrestling. Please do more of these they are very interesting and you ask great questions.Time to subscribe!!!!
A prime example of what it means to be Professional! Thank you
One of the best Shoot Interviews on TH-cam WOW
How do you not love Al Snow? Al makes a great interview.
I like Al. Former European, Hardcore, and Tag Team Champion, OVW Trainer.
WWE Hall of Fame for 2018! MAKE. THIS. HAPPEN!!!!!
"You're not entitled to shit!" PREACH!!!!!
Al Snow is an absolute treasure.
Why doesn't this man have a role in WWE
He sums up the business so well.
De Way um...he did. It was cool. Maybe yr too young to remember. No offense intended at all. Im old.
The reason is because Triple H does not like him. It is somewhere on TH-cam explaining the reason that Triple H let him go
@ericlogos Such wise words from someone with all the history in the business as you .
@@danadabrowski1936 he's right. Respect doesn't pay the bills. No young guy would want to end up like Al Snow
@@juice5435 I always got the feeling that Triple H doesn't like Al Snow and that's the reason Al is not involved with the WWE, although I like Trips but he's wrong in not having Al in WWE, maybe Al is too opinionated for Triple H's liking
The more I hear Al Snow talk about the business, the more I appreciate how keen his mind is for yet also how ruthlessly capitalistic he is about it. Yes, it's a business, but it's also entertainment and therefore art.
Always dropping the "Knowledge"! Thank you sir.
Gotta love Al. Waits until he's 52 to get ripped.
Roids.
dont think hes on roids
stazz316 he's more than likely on TRT like a lot of guys above 40 with low test are.
Drug Miller TRT is literally steroids.
He's in better shape now than when he was wrestling with the WWE. Thats crazy.
The best interview I’ve ever seen!! Way better than he ever gets credit for!! And such a brilliant mind for the business
30-35 guys trying out for pro wrestling:
Run 5 miles
Then 500 free squats
Then Run stairs (entire coliseum)
Then 400 push-ups
Put someone on your back and run the length of of the coliseum, switch and go back until you go into the ring for your "try out"?
I would LOVE to watch this with any of the top wrestlers. Ambulance on call.
Al snow Looks Better Now Than He Did In his Peak 👍🏻
Al's AT his peak, brother! :D
The stories you hear about guys back in the day "breaking guys into the business" it seems clear most of them were actually sadists.
Either that are you just had to be tougher back then and they were trying to actually help the young guys
@@iLLBiLLsRoastBeats They were doing what they thought protected the business. It didn't matter what you looked like back then, if you were able to get through the training then you were considered worthy.
@@iLLBiLLsRoastBeats by gouging their eyes and ripping the hair out of their head? lol yeah sure they were just making them tough. god people are so dumb
@@dopeascopebrother60 aw...😔
Great Interview. Al Snow is a master of the art of pro wrestling! If I were to become a wrestler I would like to be trained by him.
Thanks Al,what a great shoot.
thank you posting the full interview, you're the man hannibal keep up the amazing work
I loved listening to AL,, he has a great personality, and perspective on life…
Al Snow and Jacqueline were the absolute BEST Tough Enough trainers of all time!
That goatee is really putting his chin over.
My Mustache popped for that
Bryan Taylor 😁😂😁😂😁😂😁😂
Holy crap, was I ever fooled! I never would of thought that Al Snow would be this intelligent and well spoken! Very cool
He looks amazing!
shoot look at all these wrestlers from the attitude era & before they looking old & exhausted or not healthy!
His interviews has made me want to watch wrestling again 😁😁
Mike West I stopped watching around the end of 2001. Lately, I’ve been on a nostalgic wrestling kick and it’s been cool, I came across this Al Snow interview!😁👍
A great interview with a hall of famer in the making.
I always liked Al Snow, this is an amazing interview.
It's awesome to see a healthy over 50 wrestler. Very well spoken, intelligent gentleman.
What an excellent interview.
you never truly know if someone's telling the truth, but I'm so glad that he was more of a story teller vs someone who is truly "shooting" on someone. not judging people.
I definitely agree. Though I don't know if his story about the Anderson brothers breaking him in was true. It seems pretty impossible for anyone to get through
Al Snow makes me want to be a better person. Thanks for the inspiration Al x
Al Snow is one of the reasons why the Pro-Wrestling hall of fame should be based on contribution and not just titles.
Al has the best interviews and footage on this channel. So insightful.
It blows my mind the stories out there of young professional wrestlers in which fumble the start of how to handle the biz behind the curtins... it's guys like these they NEED to take experience smarts from (things that ring the bell for which helps them) it's so fk'n vital, gaining smarts where ever needed is huge while starting thier paths in the biz...
I remember back in the early 80's seeing Al Snow on public access tv in Dayton Ohio. Never would have thought he would become a legend in the industry.
Truly awesome interview! This man is inspiring. I really enjoy wrestling talk and stories. Thank you Al Snow for all the great memories and entertaining times over the years. Thank you to the interviewer for an awesome interview. Pure class and entertainment!!
Thanks Hannibal!
The most intelligent explication of wrestling philosophy that I've ever heard a wrestler expound.
wow a whole new level of respect to al snow , this guy is a real expert in the wrestling busniss its just ABSURD that he's not in the wwe training the guys OR just booking matches i think he would do greaatt
Its's refreshing listening to a well spoken individual. Al Snow represents the business very well.
Many thanks for sharing! Great interview! Enjoyed al snow's stories and insights. Am still amazed how al snow got over with a head. Try to top that!
I wonder what Al would do if he could run his own promotion.
He was in charge of booking for OVW in the past I believe.
It'd be nice to see him roll out something entirely his own though, from scratch. He seems very intelligent about the business.
Al should do his own podcast I could listen to him, Cornette, Bruce Prichard, and Tom Prichard talk all day.
Why is that?
You can knock him all you like but the man has the ability to do good if he had the cash to run his own business
7yrs later and Cody's bigger then ever back in the WWE
Another awesome job love Al he's a honest guy wish he was properly used in the early 1990's Sabu and Al are both underrated for all they did for Pro Westling
Please Al create a podcast ! You are the best storyteller and one of the(If not THE) smartest guys in the business.
Anyone remember Head being a playable character on attitude 😂
Yep!😁👍
God that game was awful though lol
@@iLLBiLLsRoastBeats WCW Backstage Assault was far worse.
Anyone remember Al Snow being Avatar?
@@JOSEPHVENTURABRANDyep! With his ridiculous attire with janetty
That part talking about Cody Rhodes aged like fine wine.
Excellent interview, good job!
phenomenal interview..... top notch..... extremely interesting and captivating...,....... period!!!.
Amazing interview from a underrated legend
I've watched 100s of these I really like Al Snows better than 90 percent of them he's a good interview. Really interesting.
Excellent!!!
It's the Royal Rumble, the 30 second buzzer sounds, 15th entry about to enter. "WHAT DOES EVERYBODY WANT?!", guaranteed pop
Don't kid yourself, none of these new fans would have any idea who he was
+Bob Jones New fans? No such thing
WHAT DOES EVERYBODY NEED!?
Fuzzy Dunlop HEAD!
Lol
More than a decade later, still over as fuck. :P
Al Snow, if he put 100% into it and trusted the office a bit more, I feel could have been a very big superstar, it’s obvious he has a ton of knowledge and is superb at telling a story
Al snow is great to listen to. So insightful.
My respect for Al Snow went up +1000000000 after watching this video. Had he changed the gimic or something or evolved into something above the give me head guy, he could of been even bigger.