All respect in the world to Matt Striker. He's a real, honest man and for that, hats off. Good to see that there are still real men out there. Bravo, Matt. Best wishes
***** I like his genuine passion for pro wrestling, everytime he speak you can tell that he has wrestling in his blood and that he really really love the business, that's what I like about him.
God, I love Matt Striker. He comes off as such a genuine human being with a true passion for wrestling that you don't often see. He's not arrogant, and all he wants is an opportunity to learn, a first class human being. I've only seen a couple matches of his, but I LOVE him on commentary.
i've had the honor of training alongside and being on the same card as matt striker. he's a real down to earth guy and is always willing to pass on his knowledge.
Incredible shoot interview, I can not recommend this enough. Matt Striker is witty, funny and speaks very fluently about past stories and memories, such an entertaining guy and it's a shame he never got a world title push while in in ECW. This is definitely worth the buy.
They need to use this guy more, I really like him, as a wrestler, but especially as a commentator. He's a billion times more knowledgeable and listenable than Cole, and most of the other announcers working nowadays.
So glad I get to listen to this guy ever Wednesday on Lucha Underground. The passion that he and Vampiro bring to the commentary is so much more real then the constant crap barrage that comes out of WWE or TNA.
This seems like one of the best shoots to watch. I think I'm actually gonna buy this one. I just gained a lot of respect for Matt Striker by watching this.
I just watched this whole DVD. Striker really has the mind and heart for pro wrestling. it's over 2 hours long, and well worth every second. He's not bitter, not out to bury anyone, and very honest.
I disagree, personally. Renee is a wrestling fan, at least. After years and years of "fitness models" in high profile positions in the company, at least they got a pretty face that likes and knows the product. I'm not saying I don't prefer Matt, but I have nothing against Renee.
He and JR did alright at Wrestle Kingdom 9. JR was a bit slow and that is to be expected because he doesn't follow the product religiously and he hasn't called a match in years. He did eventually find his groove for Tanahashi/Okada though.
AMAZING !! he's amazing in the ring and on commentery but just sad that wwe is so dumb to not see his abilty and talent miss him so much!.. the old ecw times and 2007-2012..:(
i thought Matt Striker was really good on commentary he was the only one that actually called the moves and holds. then when he did Jerry Lawler or Michael Cole would always say some smart comment and try embarrass him i thought that was ridiculous at times.
He's been let go? Wow, I haven't been watching raw for some time now. I wish Matt the best of luck, I had a chance to meet him at a house...I mean live event one time and he gave the fans some time for pics at the end of the show and posed w/ some of us. Class Act all the way.
This guy was my high school history teacher. Just thought I'd put that out there. He was an awesome teacher. Very hot ;) lol I had the biggest crush on him.
Man, I love Matt Striker. I haven't seen much of his wrestling at all, but I love his commentary. If I'm watching a PPV, it's him I want to hear calling the action. No disrespect to Michael Cole, but it always feelings like he's trying too hard, like he's trying to be Jim Ross and it comes so naturally to Striker. I hope a fan has gotten to express their appreciation for his mic. work, cause I would love that opportunity.
When you are on the top of anything, there is always people who want something from you, but never give you anything in return. Being on the top is not as easy as some people think it is.
id rather listen to matt striker then the current commentating crew they got now it should be matt striker and booker t or u cant substitute either of them with alex riley matter a fact use all three of them at once like they do king, micheal cole and Jbl
this looks like a really interesting interview. striker was always one of the better guys on commentary and I think he probably has some great stories about his time in the biz
The first time I Saw Striker Work it was security for USA Pro you could see right away he was going to get the call from CT. He's a good dude. After he began wrestling He introduced himself to me and was always genuine. We rolled in the same circle with Ki, Zaxier, Goodman, etc. Not Everyone is Cena or Rock and Great talents have been released or don't even make it to WWE.
This guy has one of the best personalities in wrestling. And I don't say that lightly. I really wish they had either left him on commentary or found some other use for him.
Striker was so underrated as a commentator, they should have kept him around
Rob Picken he should still be there forsure
Dude was trash
All respect in the world to Matt Striker. He's a real, honest man and for that, hats off. Good to see that there are still real men out there. Bravo, Matt. Best wishes
***** I like his genuine passion for pro wrestling, everytime he speak you can tell that he has wrestling in his blood and that he really really love the business, that's what I like about him.
Very humble by Matt Striker. Much respect
God, I love Matt Striker. He comes off as such a genuine human being with a true passion for wrestling that you don't often see. He's not arrogant, and all he wants is an opportunity to learn, a first class human being. I've only seen a couple matches of his, but I LOVE him on commentary.
i know lol you can't help but love the guy and just want him there.
i've had the honor of training alongside and being on the same card as matt striker. he's a real down to earth guy and is always willing to pass on his knowledge.
Striker always made me laugh as a wrestler and a commentater.
Got a lot of respect for Matt Striker for actually having passion for pro wrestling
I've met him in person, and actually held a conversation with him. Very polite man and great with kids.
Who knew Striker was such a beast with impersonation?
I have yet to see a wrestler NOT do a dead-on Johnny Ace impression
So true lol
Striker is a great announcer. Has a genuine passion for wrestling and is miles more tolerable than the shitty announcers in WWE these days.
Incredible shoot interview, I can not recommend this enough. Matt Striker is witty, funny and speaks very fluently about past stories and memories, such an entertaining guy and it's a shame he never got a world title push while in in ECW. This is definitely worth the buy.
Him and Grisham on ecw. Was a killer team.
Yes,he serious and don't call him Shirley. xD xD
This shoot sounds EPIC
Matt Striker > Jerry "The King" Lawler
John Haggard Heel Jerry "The King" Lawler >>> Matt Striker
@@jonathanturbide2232 matt striker>>>>>>>JBL
Please stop like Jerry Lawler is truly the king
Matt Striker, still a WAY better commentator than Michael Pole and Jerry Lawler.
you watch bruce blitz don't you at that's ture by the way
PG lawler is bad
Definitely better than Cole.
@@levij323 Cole is the worse I 100% agree with that and better than Face Lawler ( only time I like Face Lawler is when he backs up Jim Ross)
PG lawler would be better if he was the lead play by play announcer.
They need to use this guy more, I really like him, as a wrestler, but especially as a commentator. He's a billion times more knowledgeable and listenable than Cole, and most of the other announcers working nowadays.
this guy is a real dude
So glad I get to listen to this guy ever Wednesday on Lucha Underground. The passion that he and Vampiro bring to the commentary is so much more real then the constant crap barrage that comes out of WWE or TNA.
I wish he stuck in commentary! At one point he was one of the best foreal!
This seems like one of the best shoots to watch. I think I'm actually gonna buy this one. I just gained a lot of respect for Matt Striker by watching this.
Striker was great at commentary. He knew his shit and he sold the action in the ring. Too bad Vince wants shills more than commentators these days.
I’ve met him. Next to Kane he’s the nicest most down to earth humble guy you’ll meet
I always liked Matt Striker. You could always tell he had such passion for the business - came through every time he was on camera.
Matt Striker's Chris Benoit impersonation makes him sound like Derek Zoolander.
+MobKnowledge I thought it was more Macho Man!
+MobKnowledge OMG Yes! lol
Tommy Dreamer could play Tom Hanks brother in a movie.
Haven't even finished the preview, and i just ordered it i'm so impressed.
I just watched this whole DVD. Striker really has the mind and heart for pro wrestling. it's over 2 hours long, and well worth every second. He's not bitter, not out to bury anyone, and very honest.
I want to hang out with Matt Striker.
Same
possibly the best preview shoot of the year, well done matt
WWE replacing him with that pretty face Renee Young, the bullshit is real...
I disagree, personally. Renee is a wrestling fan, at least. After years and years of "fitness models" in high profile positions in the company, at least they got a pretty face that likes and knows the product. I'm not saying I don't prefer Matt, but I have nothing against Renee.
I always liked Matt Striker. I thought he and JR did a great job at Wrestle Kingdom 9. I'm not sure why he gets so much heat.
He and JR did alright at Wrestle Kingdom 9. JR was a bit slow and that is to be expected because he doesn't follow the product religiously and he hasn't called a match in years. He did eventually find his groove for Tanahashi/Okada though.
Matt seems like a nice guy
he is he was my neighbor before i moved he used to give me free tickets to WWE fights and he gave me free stuff.
AMAZING !!
he's amazing in the ring and on commentery but just sad that wwe is so dumb to not see his abilty and talent miss him so much!..
the old ecw times and 2007-2012..:(
was a substitute teacher at my middle school great teacher
This is a mark out moment. I'm marking out bro
I heard he was fired for that. It was annoying but what a dumb reason to fire him
definitely looks like Rob's Best work in terms of guest quality, production quality, and audio quality. This, Tajiri, and Daivari are some of his best
GREAT MATT STRIKER SHOOT INTERVIEW PREVIEW !!!
i thought Matt Striker was really good on commentary he was the only one that actually called the moves and holds. then when he did Jerry Lawler or Michael Cole would always say some smart comment and try embarrass him i thought that was ridiculous at times.
My grandpa used to say you have two ears, two eyes and one mouth so you're supposed to listen and watch twice as much. Good memories.
Such a wonderful man I've ever met!
Wow. This is a must see. As someone who got screwed on a lower level in this business, Strikers words at the end are such a huge help.
Class guy.
I would love to have Matt Striker join commentary in TNA.
He & D Lo Brown are the Commentary Team on Impact
I train with striker sometimes in nyc, grear trainer, very cool, and funny
Love this interview so much
A true 'legend'!
pure respect, a classy person
I love this man!
That was a helluva Vince impression
should have got a world title push in ECW
b1tchlizard Jay Electronica uploader, we meet again ^_^
I love the typical Brody New York comment you want food ?
He's been let go? Wow, I haven't been watching raw for some time now. I wish Matt the best of luck, I had a chance to meet him at a house...I mean live event one time and he gave the fans some time for pics at the end of the show and posed w/ some of us. Class Act all the way.
Known him for 2 years, cool dude, always was funny
I loved Matt Striker on commentary. Way better than JBL or Booker.
This was my history teacher back in 2004 :)
Yooooo... really?!?
girlygory did he really get fired from teaching or is that kayfabe?
This guy was my high school history teacher. Just thought I'd put that out there. He was an awesome teacher. Very hot ;) lol I had the biggest crush on him.
haha somehow I always thought the teacher thing was a gimmick! Now I know its a true story
Mike Rono it's very true. hahaha! I got an A in his class. He made social studies very fun!
Guy had an exceptional pass rate for the history regents exam. Everybody I met who had him loved him.
That was an awesome Johnny Ace impersonation. Lmao This one looks pretty good.
I love Matt Striker so much, he is like me and every other fan I know.
Bring back Striker!!!
Striker is a great storyteller.
Love his impressions
I can't seem to find any videos of Matt Striker's Roddy Piper impersonations anywhere 😔
Us fans with vision can see who is FOR REAL. Matt Striker is one of them.
Gotta love Tommy Dreamer's "Ernie Hudson" voice lol
Tommy Dreamer cameo... I'm not surprised in the slightest. #dreameriswrestling
This shoot sounds great!!
Man, I love Matt Striker. I haven't seen much of his wrestling at all, but I love his commentary. If I'm watching a PPV, it's him I want to hear calling the action. No disrespect to Michael Cole, but it always feelings like he's trying too hard, like he's trying to be Jim Ross and it comes so naturally to Striker. I hope a fan has gotten to express their appreciation for his mic. work, cause I would love that opportunity.
I got the chance to work with striker at a Rcp show. He's a great guy with a lot of stories. RCP is the branch off of ECWA he talks about in Delaware
He is my cousin
I actually want to see this one
When you are on the top of anything, there is always people who want something from you, but never give you anything in return. Being on the top is not as easy as some people think it is.
id rather listen to matt striker then the current commentating crew they got now it should be matt striker and booker t or u cant substitute either of them with alex riley matter a fact use all three of them at once like they do king, micheal cole and Jbl
He's in my top 5 of greatest commentators
HAHA the Cena bit made me laugh
When he talks about hes father, I honestly feel for him.
Same
this looks like a really interesting interview. striker was always one of the better guys on commentary and I think he probably has some great stories about his time in the biz
Anyone got this interview? Looks real interesting
Shoot Interview of the year candidate
Looks like a great interview. (+)
When did Michael Scott got to do all this?
I always liked Striker as both a performer and a commentator.
And wtf is wrong with JBL?
I think jbl himself said it was alcohol.
Seems like the type of guy you want to listen to, he knows how to tell good stories
The first time I Saw Striker Work it was security for USA Pro you could see right away he was going to get the call from CT. He's a good dude. After he began wrestling He introduced himself to me and was always genuine. We rolled in the same circle with Ki, Zaxier, Goodman, etc. Not Everyone is Cena or Rock and Great talents have been released or don't even make it to WWE.
he knows so much, he would be a great trainer/agent
Striker was so underrated
His chris benoit impression is one of the best i've seen, it sounds so much like him
Great preview, I need to look into this some more.
I love striker
Same
This guy has one of the best personalities in wrestling. And I don't say that lightly. I really wish they had either left him on commentary or found some other use for him.
Wow, I don't know much about Matt Striker but going on this it seems he is a class act. I'd love to see a shoot vid with William Regal.
Man, even as much as it's improved, pro wrestling still sounds like the most horrible, back-stabbingest business to work in.
Yeah, it's refreshing to see. Most others are people too damn bitter that their own careers failed, that they want to blame anyone but themselves.
One I've been waiting for.
I've worked with Matt Striker, most laid back guy ever. Great mind.
Fuck, i wanna hear the JBL story so badly now..
not being a mark, but he was on of my favourite commentators, so gutted he is gone from wwe :(
He looks so much like my athletic director in high school
Matt Striker has an excellent future career in voice acting.
Damn.
Im very similar to him. I guess a lot of the same people (JBL, BENOIT) backstage would dislike me and/or like me(RVD, Regal) for being me.