Wikipedia:WikiProject Professional wrestling/Outreach/Newsletter/Issue 010/Interview 1

Interviewee: Zenlax ^{T C S}

Wikipedia-related

1. How did you first hear of Wikipedia, and why did you decide to become a Wikipedia editor?

A: A friend of mine recommended me to check out Wikipedia. I took his offer on it and found that Wikipedia was indeed a very reliable source. I've thanked my friend for actually mentioning the site to me. I decided to become an editor, as to the reference fact that a Wikipedia articles were always inserted with the wrong information and I had a tendency to join.

2. What are your best contributions to Wikipedia, and why?

A: That would be articles relating to professional wrestling. As I am a fan of the sport. Currently, I am working on WrestleMania 21, as to the expansions of PPVs.

3. What is the origin(s) of your username?

A: The name isn't really what you would call "famous". I thought about it, and suddenly "Zenlax" hit me. But, I'll say this, the Z would perfectly work for my name Zach, the rest is made up.

4. What other project(s) do you participate in on Wikipedia besides WP:PW?

A: That would be WP:SAW, WP:Awards, WP:Horror, and WP:Films based on books.

5. What do you like most about Wikipedia? What do you like least about Wikipedia?

A: What I like most is that Wikipedia has an article on anything. Just search what your looking for and the results are there. What I least like about Wikipedia would have to be that an individual would have the guts to vandalize all the hard work brought on by other Wikipedians.

Wrestling related

1. How did you begin watching professional wrestling?

A: One night I was cruising around and I found a tag team match taking place and it intrigued me a whole lot, that I ended up watching the entire show.

2. Who is your favorite wrestler, and why?

A: Randy Orton; however, his actions of "punting" his opponent is something I'm not really thrilled about and hopefully we'll never see. But aside from that, I like his in-ring ability, he has a lot of potential and quite frankly he stands out like a great wrestler. Aside from him, I am a fan of Edge, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Shane McMahon, Mr. Kennedy, Bobby Lashley, Chris Jericho, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Batista.

3. If you were to enter pro wrestling, what would you choose your entrance theme to be?

A: It would have to be Nickelback's Rockstar; the song is very cool and I would want that to be my entrance theme.

4. If you were in control of any of the major wrestling promotions (WWE/TNA/etc.), what would you change about them?

A: I would instead have matches like Hell in a Cell, Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match, and Hardcore match on the brands shows, instead of it appearing in a PPV. I would probably get rid off The Great Khali, Big Daddy V and Snitsky. Those guys really frightened me.

5. What has been your favorite wrestling match/event of all-time?

A: I actually have two, in which they would come up with a tie; Randy Orton and Mick Foley in a Hardcore match. The two just went at each other, until finally it was determined who the winner was. The other one would have to be the Money in the Bank ladder match in 2005, with Edge, Chris Jericho, Christian, Kane, Chris Benoit, and Shelton Benjamin. That match for me, was one of the best at WrestleMania 21.

Personal

1. What city/area do you currently live in?

A: A popular city in Nevada.

2. What other language(s) do you speak besides English?

A: I know German. I only speak it when I'm at Germany. As I learned it in College.

3. What are your interests?

A: I enjoy reading, writing, having a get together with my friends, living with my Fiancée, enjoying my work ethic, playing pool, editing Wikipedia, traveling.

4. What do you do in your spare time when you aren't editing Wikipedia/at work/at school/etc.?

A: I normally fly to Minneapolis and visit my family and friends. I enjoy attending wrestling shows. Watching CNN for the latest news.

5. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you bring with you?

A: A book, hunting knife, and a pair of sunglasses.

Community-asked questions

1. Do you happen to have a Basketball team? If so, who's your team? (from SexySeaShark)

A: For the NCAA it's the UNLV Rebels; for the NBA its the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2. Who were in the tag match that made you watch professional wrestling? {from Feedback)

A: It was a match between The Midnight Rockers and The Midnight Express.

3. What is your Randy Orton dream match? (from SexySeaShark)

A: A match between Randy Orton and Stone Cold Steve Austin. That would be a great match. A Legend vs Legend Killer match.

4. Who would you want to win the Orton versus Stone Cold dream match? ( from Nikki311)

A: I would say Stone Cold. Orton has been winning too much and I think Stone Cold can take up the mood and give us the Rattle Snake from the Attitude Era.

Any optional comments by the interviewee