Its nice to be back on the interview people train and i hope to interview even more this year! so to a guy that has been waiting for years to be interviewed Sorry about that Stu but here we GO!
give us a small introduction about yourself
Stuart Warf: My name is Stuart Warf and I do a whole Bunch of stuff. That's the short version of what I do. But in essence, what I currently do is, I am the on-screen Chairman at VWE and have also portrayed various other authority figure roles during my time in VWE. I am also the lead on Production currently in VWE. Basically my role there is to try and come up with new ways of making VWE look amazing and coming up with different concepts etc. I also have done a bunch of stuff outside of SL wrestling, including I am an Executive Producer at the recently reborn Rezzed.TV which is now partnered with M.Y. Studios which is ran by Maxine Yoshiro as well as a host on one of the shows we'll soon be producing called Take it or Leave it.
How did you Find Second Life and what made you join?
Stuart Warf: Back in 2006, which is scary to think about, at least to me it is. I was an avid listener of pod casts back then, especially as it was still in the early pioneering days of the medium. There was a couple of pod casts on there that mentioned this virtual world called Second Life and how it was a cool way to meet up and be interactive with their fans. So after a certain point, I decided to sign up for Second Life and meet up with the pod casters.
How did you get into SL wrestling?
Stuart Warf: For me, it was an odd journey, at least in comparison to most wrestlers in Second Life. When I finally got into the SL Wrestling world was through the Rezzed.TV network at the time. Back in 2009, I was starting to branch out what we was doing in a bid to just be different to the other TV networks at the time and so I formed a partnership with RAGE Fighting Championships. Through that group I ended up eventually joining up with XWA thanks to some persistent German named Loody Graves wanting me to film this event called Wrestleseries. From that point on, I've pretty much been involved in Second Life Wrestling in one form or another.
What Made you decide to get into SL Wrestling?
Stuart Warf: Personally I've been a wrestling fan since I was a kid and at one point I did actually used to do some efed wrestling on MSN Groups, if anyone even remembers that site. So, the chance to just sort of do what I used to do but on a much bigger scale was exciting to me.
do you have a Dream achievement to accomplish in SL wrestling?
Stuart Warf: Hmm.... It's a tough one to answer because I don't really wrestle...so I'll say.... To change the perception of wrestling in SL.
do you have any Dream Matches that you'd like to see?
Stuart Warf: David Hawk Actor vs. Brakman Wylder on the basis that I see them as guys who ended up legitimately fighting their way to the VWE World Title.
if you could pick 5 Matches in any Federation which has been your favorites?
Stuart Warf: I've dreaded this question as it will probably seem incredibly biased because I'm pretty Pro-VWE here and also prone to forgetting good matches I've seen, not only in VWE but also other feds that I watch from time to time. Anyways, in no particular order. 1) Tony Da Tiger vs Loody Graves at XWA Wrestleseries 1 2) Elimination Royale 2010 3) The First Elimination Dome match at VWE Versus 2012 4) Brakman Wylder vs. Loody Graves vs Derrick Cult at Wrestleseries 2 and 5) Christina Krovac vs Lily Martinez at HAWX Endings
if you could be the Booker for 1 day and you could pick Any wrestler male or female from any fed who would you pick for the Main event?
Stuart Warf: Hmm, I'd like to see Marek Hamsik vs. Alexius Gant
is there anyone you'd like to thank for being there since you began your adventure in SL wrestling?
Stuart Warf: This will probably be an interesting list... I'd like to thank Loody Graves for being the one who dragged me into this crazy world of wrestling in the first place as well just his drive in the past to succeed as it was a key factor for our projects way back then. I'd also like to thank Seth Cameron because of his commitment that he showed in the past that helped make wrestling in general be what it is today. I'd also like to thank Austin Knight for, if anything at least, being able to stay sane and keeping VWE at the level it has been for all these years. I'd also just like to thank probably everyone who has ever stepped foot into the wrestling world because they are all at the end of the day what helps keep this community alive and maybe if we had a bit less drama and more co-operation it would all be a better environment for us all.
do you have anyone that inspires you in making your graphics,buildings? and why?
Stuart Warf: Like any other designer or creator in the world I do find inspiration from various sources. It's hard to pinpoint on some areas but clearly WWE and to an extent TNA are definite inspirations for me. This also along with just various brands and graphics out there. In terms of buildings, Madison Square Garden which I once visited is an inspiration as well as the local arena near me. Hell, even a nightclub had given me ideas before.
if you could name top 3 Feds which would they be and why?
Stuart Warf: 1) VWE because of the talents, history etc. 2) DCWF because again their history. They will always be able to say they were the first. 3) WPWF because it is the only female wrestling fed that is active at this time.
what is your opinion on the "SL Wrestling Community"
Stuart Warf: Unfortunately I think the SL wrestling community is very toxic at this time and I think it in part is very open to having drama happen a lot. To give the personal example of this, I'd say the recent drama over the re-skin of the NexGen HUD. In principal theory this shouldn't have caused as much of a fuss as it did because at the end of the day it was just a skin for a HUD. However people just seem to enjoy having a drama fest over anything and everything. For the most part I ignore it but I wish people would make an effort to kinda just be more chill and less hostile because it really has probably killed the community from having a big shot at growing further. Of course there's always gonna be a bunch that tend to cause problems in any community, but it's definitely more prevalent in SL wrestling.
What do you think is the most important thing to do if the SL wrestling community is to survive a few more years?
Stuart Warf: I think what some people in the community need to learn even with those in VWE and even myself to an extent Learning to not overreact to every minor thing that happens in the world but to anticipate what's taking place on the bigger picture. Maybe embrace those outside of your community more. I know I'm guilty of not going to others shows however I attend where I can at times when I can just to see what else is out there and to see where the community is going. There are definitely people out there who with the right path could be key players in the community some day.
what do you think makes a Fed strong?
Stuart Warf: A number of key factors. 1) Strong leadership teams 2) Dedicated wrestlers and inner community 3) A mentality that promotes fun but also desire to be great 4) Fans/Followers
What is your Drive in Second Life? (Asked By Falcon/Lyra)
Stuart Warf: My drive in Second Life is to put out the most entertaining products that I can, regardless of the type of area it is.
I say a word or a name. and you tell me what first pops up in your head.
10 Question game:
1: Entertaining
Stuart Warf: David Hawk Actor
2: Rivalry
Stuart Warf: DCWF
3: Upcoming star
Stuart Warf: Marek
4: Promo
Stuart Warf: Loody
5: Hardcore
Stuart Warf: Jenn
6: Attraction
Stuart Warf: EDGE
7: Funny
Stuart Warf: Double Rainbow
8: Future Champion
Stuart Warf: Rock Reynolds
9: Stage of them all
Stuart Warf: Wrestleseries
10: Best of them all
Stuart Warf: Derrick Cult
any last words?
Stuart Warf: Whatever happens in the future, Stay loyal to who you are. Do not put yourself over the needs of your colleagues and remember, it's a fucking game at the end of the day. If you're driven by desire that's a selfish need you will fail.
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