Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: How did you get your start in pro wrestling?

J- Silva: Well I was working out in a gym in NYC and I was wearing an old ECW shirt when this guy approached me and asked me if I liked wrestling and if I was interested in training. That guy was John curse formally of team Tazz. I went down to his school (Critical Mass In Hicksville) and started training and I loved it.... The rest is history.

The MiC: What was your training like, was it anything like Tough Enough?

J- Silva: When critical mass first opened up there was only a handful of us and It was in a karate school that did not even have a ring set up yet, we used to learn power bombs and back body drops on plain old karate pads on the hard floor. Ahh the good old days!! By the way the handful of guys were myself, Vendetta, Tyler Payne, Nuke, Dickie Rodz, and Maximilyin. There were a few more but they did not make it. I guess you could say that they were not "Tough Enough"

The MiC: Who were your favorite wrestlers growing up? Least favorite?

J- Silva: Growing up I loved to watch the Big bad guys like Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage and Bam Bam Bigelow. For some reason as a kid I could never cheer or boo for Lex Luger. Now I tend to watch alot of old AWA stuff from the 80s, I just can’t stop watching guys like Nick Bockwinkle, Ox Baker, Mad Dog Vachon, Billy Graham and Buddy Rose.

The MiC: How is it working in the NYWC?

J- Silva: NYWC is my home away from home. I was on the very first show we did about 2 years ago in our training facility in Hicksville in front of about 10 people. Its so amazing how far we have all came in 2 short years. WE are all 1 big family at NYWC and I plan on being there for a long time. (Sorry Curse!! LOL)

The MiC: Who do you like working with? Who do you not like working with?

J- Silva: Anyone from the NYWC. Some Names that pop up real fast are RuStar, Johnny Ova, Dan Barry, Dickie Rodz, Vendetta and Tyler Payne. I do not like working with DANNY DEMANTO!!! SHOOT SHOOT!! Just kidding, there is no one that I do not like working with and I look forward to working new people.

The MiC: What has been your best match, and career highlight, for you so far?

J- Silva: Well I feel that my best match was a 3-way dance between myself, Dan Barry and Dickie Rodz. But alot of people are telling me that my last match against Vendetta from the NYWC show was my best. I have not seen either of them on tape, so I cannot tell yet. Career highlight would be getting to put the boots to Bam Bam Bigelow.

The MiC: What promotions have you worked for, and what promotions have you not worked for, but want to work for?

J- Silva: I have worked for USA Pro, Wrestling World Wide, QWA, New York Wrestling Connection, Long Island Championship Wrestling, APCW, HICW, and PWA. I will work for any Promotion that will give me an opportunity. All have been a pleasure to work for thus far. I am currently being booked on other shows, but waiting for definite confirmations before I list them here.

The MiC: What do you think about the current state of indy wrestling?

J- Silva: The current state of professional wrestling is probably very limited in my opinion. With WCW and ECW no longer existing, doors have closed for many wrestlers across the country, which isn't a positive thing. It hurts the business in a sense that it has put people out of a job. I think that Indy wrestling is the way to go now. I sometimes can’t stand to watch the product that is on TV.

The MiC: You are very good with a microphone, and sometimes even come out before shows to incite the fans. Who's idea was that, and how does it feel to be trusted to get the show/fans started?

J- Silva: Well I have to give my microphone credit to my hours spent watching old Jesse Ventura and Hulk Hogan promos. The Idea I actually got from Mr. Ooh La La, an amazing heel in ECWA. It feels good to know that someone trusts me enough to go out before the show and get the fans warmed up.

Word Association

John Curse.. WHO??? This guy is like a father to me, one of my best friends and one hell of a trainer when his shoulder is not hurting him. His kids call me uncle, but only cause I told them to. YAYYYYYYYY

Mike Mayhem.. Amazing Trainer and even a more amazing wrestler, why this guy is not doing more is something I will never understand.

Brock Vendetta.. HUGE ...Taught him everything he knows

Johnny Ova...Jobber..LOL. Payback my friend!! Seriously though OVA is an amazing kid with lots of talent. ...Taught him everything he knows

Dan Barry...My Little Buddy.. I owe him a Gatorade...Taught him everything he knows

Ru Starr...Too Many high spots!! LOLOL My roommate, My Bunkmate and my soulmate. lol well maybe not the last one. Amazing worker with an amazing brain for wrestling, one of my best friends both in and out of the business.... Taught him everything he knows

Wayne... Knows how to PISS ME OFF!! Good friend who should have a big year for himself. Taught him everything he knows

Dickie Rodz..Ahh yes my first Tag Team Partner. Amazing talent who came sooo far. Makes pink look cool...Taught him everything he knows

Joey (NYWC BIGGEST FAN) HI YA PALL!!

Livewyre...The Nicest kid in the whole world. One of my good friends. SUP BRE!! Future superstar. Taught him everything he knows

Grim Reefer... I just ordered my best of reefer tape!! Great guy who is making a nice little name for himself. Takes some sick bumps... Taught him everything he knows

Danny Demanto and Kevin Matthews... Two guys that I call friends but I will not go out in public with them!! SHOOT SHOOT. Go to there websites!! Good luck on your surgery Kevin...Taught them everything they know

Bobby Reidel...Great Listener and also one of my best friends in and out of the business. Has helped others and me in a lot of different ways. Taught him everything he knows

Andy Kaufman...NOT TONY KLIFTON!!

Tony Klifton...NOT ANDY KAUFMAN!!

Vince McMahon.. Genius... Taught him everything he knows

Vince Russo...Should of stuck to being Vic Venom...Taught him everything he knows

Bastion Booger..Liked him in WCW better...Taught him everything he knows

Giant Gonzales...I think that Brock Vendetta should get an outfit just like the one he used to wear...Taught him everything he knows

Hulk Hogan. Legend. It was a shame he was fired. Taught him everything he knows

Shawn Michaels...One of the greatest ever. Love his new shirt. Taught him everything he knows

Declaration of Independents...Great guys with a great idea. I hear J-Silva is going to be number 250 on your list??????? J-Silva. Just goes out there and has fun every time. He taught me everything I know.

The MiC: You have tasted NYWC Tag Team gold. How does it feel when a promotion has enough faith to put a title on you, and let you run with it?

J- Silva: It’s an honor when someone thinks your good enough to hold one of there titles

The MiC: What are your career goals, and what can we expect in the future from J-Silva?

J- Silva: My goal is to have fun and hopefully have a few more decent matches. This should be a big year for J-Silva cause wait till u see what is on the AGENDA!!

The MiC: What do you want to say to anyone reading this?

J- Silva: First off I would like to wish Livewyre all the luck in OVW. Make us proud kid! And to all the fans of NYWC, thanks for all your support we would be nothing without you. If anyone in the New York area wants to Train to become a professional wrestler, CRITICAL MASS is the place to be. Www.criticalmassprowrestling.com, if anyone wants to Contact me they can go to my website at www.jsilva.cjb.net. Thanks for allowing me to do this interview!!

The MiC: Thanks for doing this interview.