SK Exclusive: Interview with Maffew from "Botchamania"

AP: So, let’s deviate a bit from pro wrestling, and talk about UFC. CM Punk UFC 203, what do you think is the outcome going to be?

Maffew: 99% sure he's going to lose, but it's that 1% that's going to make me watch.

AP: Did you check out the first two episodes his documentary “The Evolution of Punk”?

Maffew: Not yet, looks fun though. I like Punk and I think he's a very entertaining person to pay attention to, inside the ring/octagon and out.

AP: While we’re on the subject of UFC we obviously need to talk about Brock Lesnar. What did you think of the finish at SummerSlam?

Maffew: I liked it. I watched the PPV with mates at a bar and everyone around us thought Brock has snapped for reals, at least for a few seconds. Almost everyone’s response was like, ''HOLY SHIT FUCK OH MY GOD AAAHHHHHHHHH'' then he F5'd Shane and it was like ''oh phew it's not real-real''. If Brock had left and not said anything, and not had Shane come out it'd have been perfect. I hope it doesn't lead to Brock vs. Shane or Brock vs. Goldberg though, I'm more interested in a current wrestler dealing with Brock, like Cesaro or Owens or Styles.

AP: Do you think WWE's making the right decision by going with these "semi-shoot" spots, like the Orton/Lesnar finish at SummerSlam, and Miz’s “shoot-style” promo on Talking Smack?

Maffew: I do when they're done properly. Miz/Bryan was so good as it made you pick a side without it being too complicated. Miz won but didn't do a flip, so Bryan didn't like him compared to the other guy. Brilliant promo but Bryan's perspective made me like Miz.

AP: Alright, so we're down to my final three questions. First, WhatCulture Pro-Wrestling aka WCPW, do you think it has the potential to become something big? And become more than just a YouTube show?

Maffew: ''Big'' is a weird term to describe success in wrestling nowadays because it's not about TV being the main focus. You could argue with breaking attendance numbers in Newcastle they're big already. I think they'll do well but need to be wary of trying to stretch themselves too far, as that's what hurts small companies doing well. The shows live are great fun though, as a fan.

AP: BROKEN Matt Hardy is one of the hottest entities in pro wrestling today. Do you think this character will still be successful in the coming future?

Maffew: Only if they introduce new people, have a team with Senor Benjamin and Vanguard1 actually wrestle. I think it could work, variety is best on wrestling shows.

AP: Do you think it is now time for the WWE to give Kevin Owens and AJ Styles the main-event championships?

Maffew: Yes!

AP: Alright my final question. Do you see Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes still finding success out of the WWE? Or will the hype behind them die soon?

Maffew: Good question! I think it depends on where they go and what they do. There'll always be those that like them for what they've already done and who they are but there's also people who will be interested in what they have to offer now that's new. And turning them into new fans is going to be their challenge. I look forward to it.

Everybody from Sportskeeda would like to thank Maffew for giving us this opportunity, and we wish him nothing, but the best in his future endeavours.