Jay Lethal recently spoke with Ring Of Honor for an exclusive ‘ten questions’ interview; you can read a few highlights below:
Lethal reveals his first memory of pro wrestling:
The first memory I have of pro wrestling is sitting on my mom’s bed with my brother getting ready for wrestling to come on. I think it was a Saturday, the cartoon “X-Men” was on, which was the lead-in. I remember being so excited for wrestling. I think I was also excited because my older brother was so excited.
What’s Lethal’s approach to being an ‘elder statesman’ in ROH?
I don’t consider myself to be anything more or less than anyone on our roster. We are all on the same playing field to me. We all strive hard every day to make Ring of Honor better than it was the day before.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in the wrestling business?
Kevin Nash told me, “If you’re not having fun, then what is the point?” I didn’t fully grasp it until a few years later when I realized that I could have fun and work hard at the same time.
What does Lethal think about being called ‘The Franchise’ of ROH?
I actually like the sound of it. When I started watching ECW I was a fan of Shane Douglas. It reminds me of that. I actually don’t feel any added pressure from it. But I always honestly feel pressured to deliver up to the standard that Ring of Honor has set.
