No kidding. It's like a masochistic love of it. He can go on for hours about all of the horrible aspects of it but always underscores it with a passionate appreciation for it.
Snow's always been an underrated talent with a great mind for the business. I wish him the best of luck even if independent wrestling has never been hugely over with me.
I went to one of Mick Foley's stand-up shows a couple of years ago and he said that he always uses this joke: Knock Knock Who's there? Al Snow Al Snow who? Exactly. And before I leave: "WHAT DOES EVERYBODY WANT?"
LOVE this interview. Al makes 2 HUGE points. #1 the only thing that would really stop a "territory type system" is the idea that the concept is too old. People don't consume content the way they used to, but they still consume it. Even more so than usual. People still watch wrestling on TV and then spend money to go watch it live. If you concentrate your effort to a particular region and work with local organizations and run the small towns as well as the big towns....well, you got yourself a territory. 2nd: THANK YOU for saying that people have ALWAYS knows that wrestling is a work. So many people in the industry now use the "everyone-knows" line as an excuse to be lazy with their creativity. "It's ok to do this silly stupid bullshit because everyone knows it's fake now" "it's ok if this doesn't make sense, everyone knows what wrestling is" EVERYONE has always known! But because the presentation before was more realistic, people would allow themselves to get lost in their fantasy world. Still happens today with really good stuff. Great job on the interview Brian. I'm going to go check out OVW
Andrew Baines me too I live very close to ovw so I hope he makes the promotion better than it is now the product is just lacking money and production the wrestlers are alright but I think al will make it much better
I love AL. I love how AL went on a philosophical rant about wrestling... I'd love to see Zane in a round table interview talking with pro wrestlers... Charlie Rose style. I'd watch that.
Have to say i'm pleasantly surprised by Al Snow being as eloquent and passionate about wrestling at this point in his life, it shows that he was one of the guys with true dedication to the business and a very savvy man as well who needs to attract wrestling fans when they'll watch it anyway, it's all about being a variety show to grab a bigger audience. Hope he succeeds with OVW and gets to branch out like he wants to.
So happy for him. Loved Al Snow since he debuted the character (I was the only guy in high school wearing Al Snow shirts when everyone else wore Austin 3:16 haha) and watching interviews, have grown to respect him even more. I just wish I lived in Ohio-or even in the USA so I could attend some of his events.
Shane Annigans where do u live? Ovw is in Louisville, Kentucky where I'm from I think al will make the promotion much better he's a smart guy and knows what he's doing
Snow (THE ONLY SNOW I want to see at this point), has a love, passion and fundamental knowledge of the business and have respect for the guy. Even more now. And he's in phenomenal shape, more now than then when he debuted. He's certainly earned a spot in the HOF...
Al Snow owns OVW ? Well that's good as it previously had connections to the WWE in the past and now one its former employees bought the company. So now it's gone full circle.
As a long-time OVW patron, as much as I love the promotion and want it to continue to be viable and successful, it is in need of a new vision, and I really hope Al is the man with that vision. Having seen many shoot interviews with him, he seems to have a master's grasp of the wrestling BUSINESS, so I'm definitely squarely in his corner.
I love Al, and OVW has been my haven of fun times and good friends for over 15 years. Danny and Dean Hill both did great with the company, and I have no doubts in my mind that Al can continue to do great things with it as well. Went tonight for the second to last show before Run For the Ropes (their Mania), and it was awesome.
Al Snow in your purchase you get: ONE ring. A folding table. A shit ton of black cloth. Cardboard, and folding chairs. 2 refs, 2 microphones, this metal arena/xl storage shed. Oh yeah and these 3 boxes on VHS tapes, 2 music cassettes of royalty free entrance music. This hand held video camera for tv production. This box of clothes. But most importantly 2 port a johns One for the fans, and one can be used as an office just as I had been doing. Thank you Mr Snow and good luck.
I love that Al emphasizes training guys and building them up so they can go anywhere they want and be successful. You know the first and last thing on his mind is the well-being of the boys in the locker room.
god I miss Al Snow in WWE but even back in the attitude era when and I was in my early teens I liked to watch his matches genuinely. Granted I loved Stone Cold, The Rock and the others as the big larger than life characters yeah but Al Snow had a solid character and always wrestled rather crisp IMO and that was super alluring to see too.
Al has always been a hell of a good guy, still have his autograph his sister gave me at work, "try not paying too much for head" classic. Never got to work with him when i was in the indies...
I met Al Snow at an event about 11 years ago; real good dude, he was surprised that I had his old action figure. I'm surprised nobody mentioned X-pac, or RW Animal in the background.
I thought it was weird that Al Snow gave a shout-out to Southwest Ohio because not a whole lot of people live in this area, but I looked it up and he is from somewhat of the same area of Ohio I am from, so I hope he brings OVW to my town or a town close to me, that'd be amazing!
Al Snow. One of my Top5 wrestlers to just listen to as he explains shit. The dude spent decades trying to figure things out and he's yet to stop trying to learn. I've got nothing but respect for Al.
Al: Lucha Underground? Now, that'd be the isolated case... But a TREMENDOUS POINT Al makes about "The Finish" and wrestling's concept as predetermined or fake. Because that statement honors the athleticism and the danger in getting there, especially in certain cases.
One of my favourite character driven wrestlers of all time, simply because he went all in on the goofiness and sold it 100%. He was totally memorable. He wasn't bad at all in the ring either. Average yeah, but not bad - a better technician than those who watched him in the Hardcore matches of the Attitude Era only give him credit for.
I truly believe that we're going to see a renewal of the territorial system over the next fifteen to twenty years as owners and bookers learn how to utilize new technology to expand their audience. Really they just need an effective regional platform for distribution.
I am really interested in seeing how things go with OVW now that Al Snow is running the company. He is an old school guy that can definitely make OVW a top company without a doubt.
You captioned that Joey Ryan photobombed the video, but you forgot that Lisa Marie Varon (Victoria/Tara) started noticing the camera at the 6:37 mark, and also photobombed this video at the 6:47 to 6:50 mark. Just a heads up there.
Its fascinating how much AL Snow loves the business.
No kidding. It's like a masochistic love of it. He can go on for hours about all of the horrible aspects of it but always underscores it with a passionate appreciation for it.
al snow is awesome... VERY knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, funny... i wish him all the best with this acquisition.
secret germs black flag and the germs. Nice
I love how genuine Al Snow's love of wresting is
I could listen to Al Snow all day. He knows the business.
My MOST wanted Royal Rumble surprise entrant.
Good to see Al Snow giving back to the industry he helped revolutionise
Al Snow is the best teacher about pro wrestling I know of. I hope things all go well for him with OVW.
Al still looks good.... wow..
Chad Guiry steroids
i doubt that,,, they would make you look so much older and haggard
Kc Audis no it isn't
Gilbert Smith steroids are testosterone
Chad Guiry It's from all the Head he gets still
He’s more swoll now than he was when he was young.
He has a lot more time to work out since he's not on the road.
Watched Al's interviews for Hannibal TV. Dude is incredibly smart and experienced.
How refreshing to hear, bringing wrestling back to the fans.
What does everybody want? More stone cold talking soap
Hey Zeus Debra's HEAD on a stick
Wash up!!
Wash up, and that's the bottom line, cause STONE COLD SAID SO!!!!
Al snow talking soap
Snow's always been an underrated talent with a great mind for the business. I wish him the best of luck even if independent wrestling has never been hugely over with me.
He's the only wrestler who looks better after retirement than when he wrestled!
AceThe King313 I agree
AceThe King313 And Vladimir Koslov
I went to one of Mick Foley's stand-up shows a couple of years ago and he said that he always uses this joke:
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Al Snow
Al Snow who?
Exactly.
And before I leave: "WHAT DOES EVERYBODY WANT?"
6:48 Victoria cameo appearance 😁
Andy Sheriff I still love her lol😂
AceThe King313 I've met her many times and I can't speak highly enough of her. She's someone who clearly cherishes her fans.
LOVE this interview. Al makes 2 HUGE points. #1 the only thing that would really stop a "territory type system" is the idea that the concept is too old. People don't consume content the way they used to, but they still consume it. Even more so than usual. People still watch wrestling on TV and then spend money to go watch it live. If you concentrate your effort to a particular region and work with local organizations and run the small towns as well as the big towns....well, you got yourself a territory.
2nd: THANK YOU for saying that people have ALWAYS knows that wrestling is a work. So many people in the industry now use the "everyone-knows" line as an excuse to be lazy with their creativity. "It's ok to do this silly stupid bullshit because everyone knows it's fake now" "it's ok if this doesn't make sense, everyone knows what wrestling is" EVERYONE has always known! But because the presentation before was more realistic, people would allow themselves to get lost in their fantasy world. Still happens today with really good stuff.
Great job on the interview Brian. I'm going to go check out OVW
I haven't clicked a notification that quickly in years.
Git those Wal-marks
Always been a big fan of Al. I really hope he can find the success he deserves with OVW.
Andrew Baines me too I live very close to ovw so I hope he makes the promotion better than it is now the product is just lacking money and production the wrestlers are alright but I think al will make it much better
What does everybody want?! Soap! What does everybody need?! Soap!
I love AL. I love how AL went on a philosophical rant about wrestling... I'd love to see Zane in a round table interview talking with pro wrestlers... Charlie Rose style. I'd watch that.
Michael Kosciesza Lotta love in that comment. 💘
Have to say i'm pleasantly surprised by Al Snow being as eloquent and passionate about wrestling at this point in his life, it shows that he was one of the guys with true dedication to the business and a very savvy man as well who needs to attract wrestling fans when they'll watch it anyway, it's all about being a variety show to grab a bigger audience. Hope he succeeds with OVW and gets to branch out like he wants to.
I would LOVE to see more independent wrestling leagues on TV! 😃
Sitharos Same here!
Probably one the most intelligent guys in wrestling today...I wish he was in WWE creative
So happy for him. Loved Al Snow since he debuted the character (I was the only guy in high school wearing Al Snow shirts when everyone else wore Austin 3:16 haha) and watching interviews, have grown to respect him even more.
I just wish I lived in Ohio-or even in the USA so I could attend some of his events.
Shane Annigans where do u live? Ovw is in Louisville, Kentucky where I'm from I think al will make the promotion much better he's a smart guy and knows what he's doing
Brian Stone I agree. He's got a great mind and a true passion for the art and business of wrestling.
Unfortunately I live in Australia.
love Al Snow
TNA tried to make the wheel hexagonal....they failed.
JM1993951 nice. Clever.
Brian needs to go to OVW that be awesome
Easily one of the most overlooked minds in the business. Al Snow is amazing.
Snow (THE ONLY SNOW I want to see at this point), has a love, passion and fundamental knowledge of the business and have respect for the guy. Even more now. And he's in phenomenal shape, more now than then when he debuted. He's certainly earned a spot in the HOF...
Al Snow owns OVW ? Well that's good as it previously had connections to the WWE in the past and now one its former employees bought the company. So now it's gone full circle.
jerel it's gonna be a much better promotion with Al running it I live like 20 mins away from ovw so I will definitely support him
Brian Stone How was it pre-Al?
Just went a few weeks ago and it was great. Awesome talent, you can watch all their weekly episodes on the OVW RUclips channel.
I think he'll make a FANTASTIC owner. His respect for the business is utterly immense.
I'd love to have OVW back on tv in my city. It'd be cool if they came here too.
1 of my all time favorites... WHAT DOES EVERYBODY WANT?! Very underrated.
I want to see him wrestle Mankind in a Wal-Mart.
Love Al Snow ! The man s passion for the business makes me love wrestling even more
As a long-time OVW patron, as much as I love the promotion and want it to continue to be viable and successful, it is in need of a new vision, and I really hope Al is the man with that vision. Having seen many shoot interviews with him, he seems to have a master's grasp of the wrestling BUSINESS, so I'm definitely squarely in his corner.
Just met Al a few weeks ago here in Maryland. Nice guy. Loved the Wizard of Oz spoof photos he was signing
I'm a huge fan of Al Snow. I always have been. It's awesome he's running OVW now.
TJ Rice I know right I will support him I live very close to ovw he should make the promotion bigger and better
Brian Stone I live close too. I'm also close to Als hometown.
You should interview virgil
It'll cost 10 bucks ;-)
He's gonna want a tenner
...he’s lonely
Charlieboy Saldivar have you seen your profile picture? If anything you're the lonely one. Lonely charlieboy .. sounds legit
Really good speech by Al. This man really knows the biz
Al Snow bringing back the territories and making wrestling how it should be done
After seeing him on Tough Enough he's been one of my favorite wrestling guys!
I love Al, and OVW has been my haven of fun times and good friends for over 15 years. Danny and Dean Hill both did great with the company, and I have no doubts in my mind that Al can continue to do great things with it as well. Went tonight for the second to last show before Run For the Ropes (their Mania), and it was awesome.
Al Snow in your purchase you get:
ONE ring. A folding table. A shit ton of black cloth. Cardboard, and folding chairs. 2 refs, 2 microphones, this metal arena/xl storage shed. Oh yeah and these 3 boxes on VHS tapes, 2 music cassettes of royalty free entrance music. This hand held video camera for tv production. This box of clothes.
But most importantly 2 port a johns
One for the fans, and one can be used as an office just as I had been doing.
Thank you Mr Snow and good luck.
Al Snow gives wrestling a good name. An educated, well spoken individual.
Great interview and props to Mr. Snow for taking you and us seriously. A truly legit interview.
As a wrestling fan you have to admire the passion Al has for the business. Hope he turns OVW into something awesome.
Al Snow seems like a smart dude with a tonne of knowledge about, and passion for, pro wrestling.
I hope he's very successful
I love that Al emphasizes training guys and building them up so they can go anywhere they want and be successful. You know the first and last thing on his mind is the well-being of the boys in the locker room.
Intrinsically intuitive and intelligent interview Mr. Zane.
1) Al Snow looks great.
2) Very intelligent questions/answers
3) Great video!
god I miss Al Snow in WWE but even back in the attitude era when and I was in my early teens I liked to watch his matches genuinely. Granted I loved Stone Cold, The Rock and the others as the big larger than life characters yeah but Al Snow had a solid character and always wrestled rather crisp IMO and that was super alluring to see too.
"WHAT DOES EVERYBODY WANT? WHAT DOES EVERYBODY NEED? WHAT DOES EVERYBODY LOVE?!"
TheBraunMachine2011 head!!
Al has always been a hell of a good guy, still have his autograph his sister gave me at work, "try not paying too much for head" classic. Never got to work with him when i was in the indies...
I hope OVW's youtube channel is going to be more active. This sounds interesting as hell! Go Al!!
I met Al Snow at an event about 11 years ago; real good dude, he was surprised that I had his old action figure. I'm surprised nobody mentioned X-pac, or RW Animal in the background.
The only wrestler i have ever met and he was so nice.
Al seems like such a humble guy, I hope he will do well with OVW.
no photobomb countdown for victoria lmao
Snow seems like a cool cat. Excellent interview too. Not awkward or anything.
Allen Snow, ladies and gentlemen.
AWESOME interview! Al really gets it, from a wrestler and a fan. I'd love to see more with him
If al snow made tv wrestling promotion I might try his stage just because he was fun guy to watch with my friends and family
Awesome interview. Nice cameos from Victoria and Joey.👍😂
It's weird how fast that 9 minutes flew by listening to him talk. I was interested, man.
I thought it was weird that Al Snow gave a shout-out to Southwest Ohio because not a whole lot of people live in this area, but I looked it up and he is from somewhat of the same area of Ohio I am from, so I hope he brings OVW to my town or a town close to me, that'd be amazing!
Some of the OVW tv shows are on youtube they uploaded them, don't know if that was Al's idea but it's definitely a good one
One of the smartest dudes. Love watching his videos
Al Snow. One of my Top5 wrestlers to just listen to as he explains shit. The dude spent decades trying to figure things out and he's yet to stop trying to learn. I've got nothing but respect for Al.
Oh and put a sponge on that microphone. You're getting wrecked by plosives and wind from breathing. ;)
Hey has deep respect for his business
I love al snow always a huge fan of his glad to see him still being awesome
Al: Lucha Underground?
Now, that'd be the isolated case...
But a TREMENDOUS POINT Al makes about "The Finish" and wrestling's concept as predetermined or fake. Because that statement honors the athleticism and the danger in getting there, especially in certain cases.
I’m from south central Indiana and OVW has run a bunch of shows in and around Evansville
I love the irony of the Walmart reference, since the company pulled his figure off the shelves.
He is looking Jacked. Wish they would hurry up and get him in the Hall of Fame
We didn't get the Numa numa ahhh from Al's theme song lol
One of my favourite character driven wrestlers of all time, simply because he went all in on the goofiness and sold it 100%. He was totally memorable.
He wasn't bad at all in the ring either. Average yeah, but not bad - a better technician than those who watched him in the Hardcore matches of the Attitude Era only give him credit for.
He looks to be in better shape than he was back in the attitude era. #WhatDoesEverbodyWant?
I truly believe that we're going to see a renewal of the territorial system over the next fifteen to twenty years as owners and bookers learn how to utilize new technology to expand their audience. Really they just need an effective regional platform for distribution.
Was that Victoria in the background at 6:45?
Great job with the interview Brian I was wondering if you are going to go to the cauliflower alley club reunion show in Vegas this coming May
"What does everybody want?!"
There are so many similarities between Al and Jim Cornette when it comes to their philosophies about what makes wrestling work.
That Joey Ryan Video Bomb.
I am really interested in seeing how things go with OVW now that Al Snow is running the company. He is an old school guy that can definitely make OVW a top company without a doubt.
Always liked Al Snow
An Absolute Legend
Am I the only one who's glad it's not a interview with that Hindu guy??? God, he's awful.
kenterminatedbygoogle I seen a thumbnail of him and he looks kinda fruity lol but I haven't heard his interviews
Keyword being ok. Zane should of interviewed Heyman, two really good talkers.
How do you watch OVW? i looked on the Fite app but nothing!
Luchador Beaux Their website ovwrestling.com , is your best bet, you can catch the new episodes every Saturday
You captioned that Joey Ryan photobombed the video, but you forgot that Lisa Marie Varon (Victoria/Tara) started noticing the camera at the 6:37 mark, and also photobombed this video at the 6:47 to 6:50 mark. Just a heads up there.
That's good news.
Look... It's Leif Cassidy!
Al snow surprise entrant next year royal rumble
What rules do Indiana have on wrestling broadcasting?
I wish Al all the best with OVW.
1030, teddy Hart sighting!!
Wrestlers athleticism has changed a ways too *
Best midcard gimmick in 1999.....