Quote:

---

In the ring with Randy...
An Interview with Macho Man Randy Savage

Q: Randy - or should I say, Mr. Savage...
A: Just call me Macho Man.

Q: How'd you get that nickname?
A: I had it ever since I was a little Macho Baby.

Q: Was it true you played minor league baseball back in the early '70's?
A: Yeah, but they couldn't sew a baseball tight enough when it came to me hitting it. I'd knock the cover off every time. They had to finally drop me from the team 'cause they couldn't afford so many new baseballs.

Q: That sounds like a bit of a stretch.
A: You caught me. Actually, I left baseball the minute I realized they weren't gonna name a candy bar after me.

Q: The Macho Bar?
A: Yeah, big, sweet, and a little nutty. Just like me.

Q: And after baseball, you went into wrestling.
A: That's how it's told in the history books.

Q: Wrestling's been very good to you.
A: Oh, yeah.

Q: Speaking of which - that seems to be your trademark saying - you can't think Macho Man Savage without thinking "Oh, yeah!"
A: The "Oh, yeah!" just sorta popped outta my mouth once and it caught on. I'm a guy who lives in the moment. I just say what's in my head at the time. And if I feel an "Oh, yeah!" coming on, I'm gonna let it out.

Q: Is it true your father turned you on to wrestling?
A: My dad was my hero. I saw a lot of wrestling growing up. I loved it as a kid and I love it now. I'm very lucky to be getting paid for something I'd do for free. I mean, I'll wrestle you right now if you want.

Q: Um, that's okay. They didn't have a wrestling program when I was in college.
A: You went to Wimp U and I went to Whup U.

Q: Very clever.
A: I'm just messing with you, you know that.

Q: Do you see yourself as a role model?
A: Just because, you know, attention's focused on you, you do have a responsibility to your fans to be honest and to share your time and to always do the right thing. Life's gonna throw you curveballs, man, and you have to deal with them as best you can. It's not the problems - it's how you react to the problems that counts. Listen to me, Macho Shrink.

Q: What do you do away from the ring?
A: I love the beach. I love working out. And I listen to lots of music - classic rock stuff.

Q: You've been associated with Slim Jim some time now. Do you really eat Slim Jims?
A: You kidding? I've got a lifetime supply. When I say "beefy, spicy" in those commercials, I mean it. I love Slim Jims and I love doing those TV commercials.

Q: Do you ever plan to retire from wrestling?
A: No way! Even in the Great Wrestling Ring in the sky, I'll be doing the flying elbow drop. It'll be pure heaven. Oh, yeah!!

[ATTACHED IMAGE]