Wikipedia:WikiProject Professional wrestling/Outreach/Newsletter/Issue 011/Interview 1

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Interviewee: Kris (talk)


Wikipedia-related

1. How did you first hear of Wikipedia, and why did you decide to become a Wikipedia editor?
A: Well I don't remember exactly, but this is how it basically went down: Everytime I entered anything into Google, the first results were always from Wikipedia, so I decided to check it out. Eventually I started editing a bit, fixing spelling errors, etc. Then I started going mainly to wrestling articles, fixing them up, and adding more information. Eventually I tried to edit an article that had been semi-protected, so it was required that I join to edit it. Well the rest is history.
2. What are your best contributions to Wikipedia, and why?
A: Hm, good question. I think my best contribution is taking various stubbs, and converting them to start class. Kris: Eliminating one stubb at a time!
3. What is the origin(s) of your username?
A: Well, my name is Kris(topher), and since the username "Kris" was already taken, I just chose something that flowed, and "Classic" seemed to work out.
4. What other project(s) do you participate in on Wikipedia besides WP:PW?
A: Not much else. I'll help edit the odd article here and there, but I mostly stick to wrestling.
5. What do you like most about Wikipedia? What do you like least about Wikipedia?
A: I like the fact that it is constantly updated, so it is never out of date, like a normal book encyclopedia. I least like all of the uptight members! "Everything needs sources! Policy A says this and Policy B says that!" People need to learn to just relax.

Wrestling related

1. How did you begin watching professional wrestling?
A: I remember seeing a bit of WWF in the 90s, when my brother watched it, but I didn't start watching it regularly until 2002. A few friends came over on a Thursday night, and turned on Smackdown. I remember the first match I saw involved Rikishi.
2. Who is your favorite wrestler, and why?
A: Wow, this will be a toughy. My favorite oldschool wrestler is Ric Flair. He is just such a great story teller, and a superb worker. My favorite new school worker is tied between a few people. The Undertaker (if he counts as new school, I'm not too sure), Jushin Liger, and Bryan Danielson. The Undertaker, like Flair, is a great worker, especially for his size, and has grade A in-ring psychology. As for Liger and Danielson, they are simply the best workers today.
3. If you were to enter pro wrestling, what would you choose your entrance theme to be?
A: "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. It would just get the audience really pumped up, and excited for the match.
4. If you were in control of any of the major wrestling promotions (WWE/TNA/etc.), what would you change about them?
A: If I were in charge of WWE, I would drop Batista out of the title scene for a bit, because it is just getting stale. I would have him feud with somebody like MVP, to elevate him to the main event. I would also give a push to Elijah Burke, and sign Colin Delaney/Olsen to a contract!
5. What has been your favorite wrestling match/event of all-time?
A: That's just too hard of a question for me to answer.

Personal

1. What city/area do you currently live in?
A: South New Jersey, specifically in Galloway, a town near Atlantic City.
2. What other language(s) do you speak besides English?
A: Does Spanglish count?
3. What are your interests?
A: Wrestling, reading, wrestling, video gaming (if anybody playes any Valve games, send me a message on my talk page!), wrestling, and drama (I do stage crew for a local theater).
4. What do you do in your spare time when you aren't editing Wikipedia/at work/at school/etc.?
A: I watch TV, volunteer/train at a local wrestling school, work stage crew for a local theater, and waste my life sitting in front of a computer!
5. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you bring with you?
A: A boat, a map, and gasoline?

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