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17 May, 2014

Sun Herald interview

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Young talks to Sun Herald about the original stars of TNA and becoming the TNA champion.

I’m living a dream. Being the heavyweight champion is all I’ve wanted to be. The heavyweight champion has the biggest clout in the company. It’s a big responsibility and a role I take very seriously.

18 Dec, 2013

The Art of Wrestling interview

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Young is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss comedy in wrestling and getting over without getting hurt.

I’ve taken maybe 30 bumps on television in the past 5 years. People really like me and have grown to love the babyface character. I’ve been this character for a long time.

20 Jun, 2013

Steve Austin Show interview

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Young is a guest on the Steve Austin Show to discuss TNA, improvisation and learning to wrestle.

I learned super quick. I did backyard wrestling when I was a kid. We didn’t wrestle in the grass. We built a ring out of an old trampoline and my dad had a friend who was a welder so we had poles and ropes and a full six sided ring so I could already kind of do a lot of the moves.

11 Dec, 2011

Robbie E vs Young -TV title

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Robbie E defeats Young in singles competition at TNA Final Resolution on pay-per-view to retain the TNA Television Championship. Robbie picks up the pinfall victory at seven minutes and thirty seconds.

13 Nov, 2011

Robbie E vs Young – TV title

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Robbie E defeats Young in singles competition at TNA Turning Point on pay-per-view to become the new TNA Television Champion. Robbie picks up the pinfall victory at seven minutes and forty-eight seconds.

15 Dec, 1979

Eric Young born in Ontario, Canada

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Young (Jeremy Fritz) is born in Ontario, Canada. He develops an interest in professional wrestling as a young man.

I don’t remember whole matches from 20 years ago, but I remember moments from matches. I remember where I was and who I was with and how it made me feel.