The Christopher Street Connection
Buff-E and Mace

McNote: To read an interview with Mace's partner, Buff-E, go here: Buff-E Interview

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: You got your start in wrestling in one of the most influential places in indy wrestling today, the Doghouse. What was it like training in the doghouse?

Mace of The CSC: We got our start in the infamous arena Puerto Rico. It was ran by a former independent worker named Pedro Rodriguez. When we first got to the A.P.R. we were all in awe of it. The A.P.R. was inside of a church, the room where the ring was in was a little bigger than a bedroom. We would pay ten dollars per training session and all Pedro was worried about was getting the money he didn't teach any of us anything. Low Life Louie started a fed called I. W. W., with guys like Louie, Buff-E, myself, Low-Ki, and Monsta Mack, others constantly came and went. We had this show on public access. As time went on, Homicide, Laithon and J-lover (asshole) saw that we had the hart for it so they joined us and started teaching us how to work. We were also their tackling dummies, they practiced all their moves on us. We would fall on our heads get up and do it again, in our minds we thought this is great were getting trained by professional wrestlers

The doghouse was a great training facility at first You were able to get in the ring with Homicide, Laithon, Low-Ki, the SAT's and other pro's and practice your craft for hours then relax watch some wrestling tapes, then go back in and do it again. So I'll always love the doghouse. After a while, a lot of the students at the Doghouse lost sight of things. They thought of the Doghouse as a hangout spot instead of a school. All they wanted to do was hangout with Homicide and Laithon. They took advantage of people not being there. They got spoiled cause they didn't have to work as hard, they had a crowd of people to watch them every weekend. Most of the last graduating class from the Doghouse were just a bunch of whinny spoiled bitches (you know who you are) that weren't into practicing. They all thought and still think they deserve a spot on a roster/fed instead of trying to earn it. They don't know what it's like to suffer everything has been handed to them. To this day all I hear is how they drop Homicide’s name to get bookings.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Homicide and Low Life Louie made an impact on your career. What are your thoughts on these men and who else has helped you during your time as a pro wrestler?

Mace of The CSC: Low Life Louie had on of the biggest impacts in our career he came up with the name for the team. Louie and Buff were scheduled to tag team at a block party but Louie couldn't do the match due to an injury so I took his spot, and we just gelled from the beginning (block party specialist). Louie is also the man that gave me my start in the business He brought me to I.w.w. and again he brought me to the Doghouse.

Homicide was great because he would just see things that were wrong with your performance and help you fix them in practice. He would practice with you for as long as it took you to learn it. Then he would go in the ring and just shoot with you.

Laithon juts made you tough. When you got into the ring with him you called it in the ring so you learned how to fight back and he also taught you how to work snug.

Low Ki came up with some great gay spots. he also helped and showed us around when we went to Japan.

Monsta Mack dropped our name to every promoter he worked for.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: For a little while in 2002, you took some time off from wrestling. Where did you go? What did you think about your replacement in Eddie Guapo?

Mace of The CSC: With Eddie Guapo I saw a guy that could wrestle had charisma and great mic skills. No one gave us a chance. How bad of an idea was it when The WWE did it with Rico and Haas?

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: When you returned to the CSC, and wrestling, at ROH's 2/8 Elks Lodge Show, the place went wild. What did that feel like?

Mace of The CSC: Honestly the reaction we got at the Elks was a lot more than what we were expecting. We were afraid the people weren't going to give us any reaction at all. So the reaction we got was overwhelming.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: The CSC has become one of the better tag teams on the wrestling scene. How do you keep things fresh for so long? Where do you get your ideas from?

Mace of The CSC: I have to give much credit to my partner he has one of the best minds in wrestling, you can ask a lot of the boys. Most of our ideas just come out of what we see around us everyday.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: The CSC has had a long line of managers. It is my opinion that you guys don't need a manager. Do you think the CSC need a manager and why do you think every promotion gives you a different manager?

Mace of The CSC: No one really needs a manager they just add some spice to your matches or characters. Our managers differ from promotion to promotion usually because of what the promoter wants us to do or he believes will add spice to our characters (I guess). Unfortunately the last few managers we have had we've had to baby-sit.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What are your thoughts on the following managers you have had?

Mace of The CSC: Allison Danger-The best manger we've had. Always brought something new to the match.

Frankie V- confused

Devin Sturgis - Disappointed

Dana Dameson- could have really worked out.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Rob Feinstein was also your manager when he was the "Fun Athletic Guy". What was it like working with him? What are your thoughts on RF's current situation from the Perverted-Justice story to him being forced out of the company he created, ROH? Also, do you think RF is guilty of any crime?

Mace of The CSC: Rob was really fun to work with. He was just willing to go out there and do anything. As per the Perverted Justice story, I think he is innocent. I don't think he did anything wrong. I know Rob and I still think he is a cool guy. As to the split I don't know the whole story so why give an opinion on it.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: During the RF situation, ROH took you off their shows, with pay. Did you think that was fair?

Mace of The CSC: I can't fault ROH for taking us off their show, no one knew what the public reaction to us would have been during that period of time. They had to look out for the well being of the company as a whole so I can't fault them for that.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: JAPW has been one of your off and on home promotions. What is it like working in JAPW and what do you think about the management there?

Mace of The CSC: JAPW is a great platform they gave us our start. The management team their keeps pushing the envelope with their ideas.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: You've recently had a great series of matches against Simon Diamond/Matt Striker in USA PW, culminating with the CSC winning the tag team championships. Are these the first "big" indy tag team belts you've won? What is it like being a champion and being recognized for your hard work?

Mace of The CSC: These are the first "big" indy tag titles we've won. Being given the nod is just a great feeling. Winning them in New York was even better.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: The CSC in recent times have been on the losing side more often than the winning side. Why do you feel that other tag teams get the look, when the CSC have proved that they have "it", have good matches, and generate fan interest?

Mace of The CSC: I really can't say.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: There have been rumors about your involvement in the Ariel/Hanson situation. What do you want to say about that in this open forum? What are your opinions on Ariel and Ref Hanson?

Mace of The CSC: They went out, they broke up. Like most relationships in wrestling they just didn't work.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: On March 15, 2003, you were part of one of the wackiest and most entertaining main events in your career, when with Mace and Mikey Whipwreck, you wrestled Steve Corino/Guillotine LeGrande/CW Anderson. What was that match like and did it have any long lasting impact on your career?

Mace of The CSC: Credit goes to Harry Slash and Jac Sabboth for making that match and putting us in such a great situation. The match was just easy and fun to call and work. From there Steve Corinne invited us down to PWF. From there we eventually went to Japan and World 1.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What have been some of your favorite matches?

Mace of The CSC: Against Simon and Striker the first time cause everything gelled quickly. Against the SAT cause we showed everyone we’re not just a gimmick team. Versus the Outkast Killahz at ROH everything was just on point. And also being the last match against Eddie Guapo in the Doghouse for the Triple Crown.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What opponents do you like wrestling?

Mace of The CSC: I love wrestling any man.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What opponents don’t you like wrestling?

Mace of The CSC: I hate wrestling homophobes.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: As a male wrestler who's had to bust his ass to make a name for himself, what do you think about females in wrestling with no training who get booked and pushed?

Mace of The CSC: As long as we keep busting our ass and do what has to be done, it doesn't affect us wrestling wise.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What are your thoughts on the following indy tag teams?

Mace of The CSC: Briscoe Brothers - love their work.

SAT - Best team on the Indies.

DRS - believe their own hype. Have taken an enormous step backwards

AMIL - still young and green.

Solution - haven't found IT yet.

Outcast Killahz - So underrated. don't get the credit they deserve.

Los Lunatics - Which version?

Extreme Horseman - All future Legends.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: You recently just had a career milestone, as you wrestled in Japan. Who did you wrestle there? What did you like about the matches? Will you be back there again?

Mace of The CSC: We wrestled Togo and Hidaka for the Nwa Light heavyweight tag titles and we opened up their Pay per view against Josh Daniels and Johnny Storm. We loved everything about the matches from the different style to how respectful the fans are.
We hope to go back.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What was it like seeing your picture in the Japanese press?

Mace of The CSC: Seeing our pictures in the Japanese press was unbelievable. It was a dream come true.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Is the Ribera Steakhouse as good as it’s cracked up to be?

Mace of The CSC: Ribera steak is better than advertised. Getting The Jacket and seeing pictures of all the workers who have gone there and gotten a jacket just made me realize that all the suffering was worth it.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What are your favorite promotions to work for?

Mace of The CSC: Love them all, cause I get to touch men.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Has Jac Sabboth ever stiffed you?

Mace of The CSC: Jac Sabboth doesn't get the credit he deserves. When he opened up UCW, all his shows were really good. Most of his ICW shows were good or great. Unfortunately he couldn't keep it going. He never once stiffed us

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What do you think about other "gay" wrestlers such as Pinkie Sanchez, Dickie Rodz and Archadia? Do you think any of them do it like the CSC, and you find it flattering or annoying that they do the gay gimmick?

Mace of The CSC: It's not a gimmick it's a lifestyle. I can't comment on them cause I have never really seen their work. I saw Pinkie work once, he really didn't do a gay character, he just worked.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Likewise, what did you think about the Billy and Chuck wedding?

Mace of The CSC: They stole our entrance music. I was happy to see the end of it, when they said they are not gay.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What was it like working in World 1 for Steve Corino?

Mace of The CSC: It was similar to working in Japan So much fun was had there.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What does the future hold for the CSC?

Mace of The CSC: The future looks good for the CSC and Village entertainment.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What has been the biggest moment in your career?

Mace of The CSC: Going to Japan was definitely the biggest moment of my career

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What do you want to say to anyone reading this?

Mace of The CSC: To anyone reading this remember it's not a gimmick it's a lifestyle. Be on the lookout for Village wear coming soon. Any cute guys reading this call me I got love for you all

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Thanks for this interview and I wish you good luck in your career, and with your relationship with Buff-E.