Scotty Riggs recently spoke about the backstage attitudes in WCW
(where he worked as Scotty Riggs) and ECW (where he worked as Scotty Anton).
Here are highlights:
On working with Paul Heyman: “I came into ECW
after talking with RVD, Tommy Dreamer and Paul Heyman at an event in Atlanta and
it was an honor working for the evil creative genius of Paul. He actually sat
down with me and helped me with my character, moves and attitude… something few
office guys beyond Arn did in WCW.”
On backstage attitude in WCW vs. ECW: “The crew
in WCW when I got there in 1995 were a tight bunch of guys but by the end in
1999 a big divide had happened because of too many “bigger than thou” players
had come into the company and created a separation in the locker room. Not all
the in coming talent had the “better than thou” attitude and were actually great
teachers and friends… but the entire ECW locker room and crew ALL had the
attitude of wanting the best for the whole of the show. They welcomed me lime I
belonged and that was humbling to me. I was honored to be considered
extreme.”
On Sting in WWE: “Sting is one of the few men
in the wrestling business I’m blessed to still know as a friend and as I told
him the week of his WWE 2K15 announcement that this whole WWE deal was and is a
well deserved honor for his blood, sweat and tears that he gave to wrestling.
I’m very happy that he gained this honor for his character and today’s fans can
respect his work.”
