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Interview with General Rection by Mike Aldren of EWN & SmashWrestling 1/01 TEN HUT! Get the latest from the General right here... WCW's 2 time US Champion, and self proclaimed Misfit In Action, Hugh Morrus. From the Indie Circuit, to being Goldberg's first victim, right up to his US title victory

Last week I was lucky enough to catch up with Hugh Morrus aka WCW star General Rection. From the indie circuit, to being Goldberg's first victim, right up to his US title victory. . . this is what the General had to say!


MIKE: No need for an introduction, but for the benefit of those who have lived under a rock and never heard of Hugh Morrus, tell our readers who you are.

RECTION: Well, for those of you who don't know me, I'm General Rection of the Misfits in Action! We have been assigned the distinct honor to bring WCW back to what it once was. We have been labeled as the
upholders of right and wrong but in our own "special way."


MIKE: Can you tell us a bit about your background. Is wrestling something that you wanted to do pretty much all of your life?

RECTION: As far as me deciding to become a wrestler, that was not a plan of mine. I walked into a Gym in Brooklyn, New York, and that's where I met the man who would craft me into what I am - Rodz! My dad was the one who actually brought me to meet Johnny - I really had no interest or knowledge of the sport, except for my High School and College background.

MIKE: Who are some of your favorite wrestlers past and present?

RECTION: There are a lot of wrestlers today who impress me. The Jung dragons, Hardyz, Dudley Boyz, any hardcore tough guy! The Radicalz, Chris Jericho,Triple H, Scott Steiner, Booker T, and of course the Misfits! Some of my favorites from the past are: Jimmy Snuka, Tony Atlas, the older Guerrero's and many more.


MIKE: So going into 2001, what are you expectations and goals?

RECTION: I am trying not to go into 2001 with "any" expectations. I believe that things are going to happen whether or not I wish for them. My goal is to bring the MIA and myself up another notch or two.


MIKE: You've been with WCW for quite some time now. In 1996 as the Eric Bischoff era began, for example, the signings of Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. Did you ever believe you would reach the near main event status you've achieved today as all these new guys were pushed straight into top spots?

RECTION: I'm not sure I will ever reach the status that the men you mention have reached. I do believe that given the opportunities I could give it a hell of a chance. Paying your "dues" only means something to the boys who have actually done it. That doesn't mean driving from Atlanta to Macon. I think the days of paying your dues is over-not a good thing!


MIKE: One final question, you've spent many years and hundreds of days whilst on the road in WCW. Any amusing anecdotes or fun memories that particularly stick out for you?

RECTION: I have a ton a great stories about my life on the road and several of people have approached me about writing a book. But that's not for me - at least not yet. I will say I have a lot of wonderful memories of men who are still with me and some of men who are not. For now I will keep them to memory - but perhaps in the not so distant future I will share them.


MIKE: Any closing comments for our readers?

RECTION: In closing let me say this. I started out in this business knowing very little and have grown both as a man and a wrestler. Now in the day of sports entertainment I have even more. This is not
how my mom and dad saw their son growing up and supporting his family. It takes a special breed of man to do what each of us does and we do it for various reasons. Mine is because there are the fans that stayed with me from the days of "sweet William" to the present day "General Rection" and to those people - I love you! To all you great fans of WCW and the Misfits - hang in there. . . it's going to be a great year!


MIKE: Thanks for speaking to us today.

RECTION: Thank you Mike. It was an honor any time.

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