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Gerstmann on Slaughter!

Jeff cozies up to the Sarge to talk Hogan, Macho Man, and Serpentor.

Mar. 16 2009

Cast: Jeff

Posted by: Vinny

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Edited By shuref00t

That was a pretty insightful interview. *salute*

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Didn't think you'd ask about Savage but man, if somehow he contacts Vince because of this video then you should ask for a gust spot in the next event.

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Edited By Moridin

I've been waiting for this ever since I heard about it on the podcast, and here it is. Great interview, Jeff. The Sarge really is a class-act.

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Edited By Cubez

Great interview Jeff, I've been waiting as well to watch this ever since I heard the Bombcast. Glad it's finally up.

Keep it up guys!

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What I absolutely loved about that interview is that Sgt. Slaughter talked like a real person.  He didn't seem too elusive or corporate with his answers...especially the Randy Savage answer.  Very nice.

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What a nice soft-spoken man, makes me remember why I love wrestling and the majority of the guys that give their bodies to the business.

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I like how the music got all sappy talking about the macho man.  Good on Jeff for asking the question. 

Oh Yeah! 

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Amazing interview a lot more serious toned than I had ever anticipated.  Really cool stuff.

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lol  what's that like?

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thats a great interview.

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Edited By TwoOneFive

awesome interview. its so cool to see how well a professional handles an interview, i mean its clear he knows what he is doing, knows how to speak and properly answer the questions well. 

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Dood, Jeff...my level of envy at the moment is through the roof!!!  I couldn't have even gotten one real sentence out!!!  I would've just been like "DOOD, YOU'RE SGT. FUCKING SLAUGHTER!!!  YOU'RE AMAZING, DOOD!!!".


Great interview, especially hearing about the Hogan/Slaughter behind-the-scenes stuff.
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I don't even like wrestling, but there was something about this interview that just made it shine.

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Dude, Sgt. Slaughter just dismissed you.

SGT. SLAUGHTER JUST DISMISSED YOU!

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!!!!!

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Great interview. Great responses by Sarge. I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Good interview, the first time I've actually seen Jeff interview somebody and appear a little nervous...that is obviously somebody he has a lot of respect for.

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i wonder if he is in the new GI Joe movie

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Edited By DeepSpace9MM

You guys were totally right on the podcast. I would never imagine Sergeant Slaughter being such a soft spoken guy. Great interview.

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Fucking Aye GB!! 
Fucking Aye Sarge!!

WWF-WWF fan since 1996.  I did not have cable TV before :(.

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Very good interview.

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Oh my God they have the same laugh.

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Thank you Jeff. I hope you guys read this far down the comments and notice the memories and feelings you elicit from doing the things you want to do.

I won't be playing this game most likely but I love the interview. Top notch.

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You have no idea how jelous i am of you jeff. Being able to interview a legend such as the Sarge.... it just blows my mind.

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Edited By BlazeHedgehog

Wow, for as hardcore and in-your-face he was, dude is down to earth and relaxed as hell.

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Not a fan of wrestling myself; it's too ridiculous and over the top for me, but this guy seems to be a real upstanding and pleasant bloke despite how he may've acted his persona in the ring.

Always nice to see that.

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You know, you really could just feel Jeff's excitement in this interview

and that's probably what made it the most watchable interview with a wrestler I've ever viewed
especially the ending
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Bets interview evar. I feel good for Jeff.

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Man, that chin can slice through walls!

Also, I'd like to think that Randy visits GiantBomb.com and watches the videos too.

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I have no idea about WWE but this guy seems to have an aura to him! Fantastic Interview guys

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Jeff got dismissed.

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gotta say, this was epic

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It's the new Frost Nixon... mark my words!

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i so would love to just talk to sarge about the buisness and what kinda road stories he might have. the man is a legend. any heel that could get as much heat as he did back in the day is a legend in my book.

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Great interview guys.

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Love the Duder, it's over at the end

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didnt macho man randy savage sleep with stephanie macmanhon?
i think thats why he is so hated by vince

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Edited By thebipsnbeeps

Wow, that was a good interview :O I really liked all of the questions asked, as well as the answers stated. Just plain fantastic, gentlemen. You are dismissed. Probably my favorite thing said on this site.

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I haven't watched wrestling since I was a kid but great interview.

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Never watched wrestling (being from Norway, it isn't exactly huge here). But this was a very entertaining interview none the less. Thanks Jeff!

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How did you get this guy in an interview???


Jeff man, I wouldn't take a shower for the rest of my life.
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Brilliant interview I thought, it's so much better when the interviewer is actually excited and has lots of enthusiasm, great job Jeff.

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That was really, really good. It was nice to see the Sarge being rather candid and open and just as good to see Jeff flexing that nerd muscle for something he obviously has a lot of affection for; wrestling when it was actually still awesome.

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I was just watching Stg. Slaughter's first appearance in G.I. Joe (Arise Serpentor, Arise) last night.  And then to have this video get posted, that's creepy.  Also totally awesome.

He is surprisingly well spoken.  Definitely seems to have a good respect and understanding of the business, far more than you'd expect from the on stage performances of most wrestlers.  Very impressive.

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That was a great interview Jeff.  I know you care about the subject matter where other people might not, and it shows.  Great stuff!

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That was an awesome interview.  I remember watching Sgt Slaughter wrestle on TV, in fact I have Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter action figures from way back in the day. 

I will say one thing... although the jury still isn't out on the controls for Legends of Wrestlemania... I'm still really looking forward to this game. 

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great interview!!! you're dismissed!

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I had his action figure as a kid, had no idea who he was. The hat never came off either! :P

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Like every other boy in the 80's, I like wrestling.  I really wanted to get into it, but my parents never let me get the pay per view.

So, I never really got all that into it.

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nice!  so Giant Bomb can now be responsible for the return of the Macho Man to WWE!  hahahahaha.