What’s up boys and girls, and welcome to a McFirst here on the DOI site. Mad Mac Davis becomes the first wrestler to grace the interview section, that works in Georgia only. He won’t be the last, as the DOI will start to cover indy wrestling in Georgia. Mad Mac Davis, for those not familiar with him, has won numerous titles, and at the age of 38 is still hanging and banging in the ring. Check out the interview below, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: How did you get into pro wrestling?

Mad Mac Davis: I spent many years interviewing and meeting wrestlers such as Buff Bagwell, Diamond Dallas Page, Arn Anderson, The Macho Man and many others that would be to hard to try and list. Each and every one of these guys would appear on the radio with me or grant an interview at a live event, that fire would burn inside to enter the ring. My first experience inside the ring came during a charity event back in 1996 where our radio station would face off against members of the fire department. The event was a success and we continued to make it a yearly event. It was in 2001 that I was asked by a promoter to consider working on a regular basis. I did and here I am!

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Who were your favorite wrestlers growing up ?

Mad Mac Davis: WOW!, that's really hard for me to say. How about this...current wrestlers that impressed me are last years SUMMERSLAM match of the night guys, HHH and Shawn Michaels. They were able to tell a story and give the fans everything they were looking for in that match. In fact if you watch that match against RAGE IN THE CAGE (in the MEDIA section of my website), you will see many similarities. I'm not comparing myself to those two, just the framework of the match. As far as other wrestlers I would just have to say ANYONE from the old NWA days of wrestling. It was simply more exciting. Flair, Steamboat, Dusty, Anderson, Magnum TA, early STING, Nikita, the list goes on and on. It was a special time of wrestling that many of todays younger fans have never witnessed. Much of what I try to do today, is to be a brawling style wrestler from the days of the NWA.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Least favorite?

Mad Mac Davis: Personally I'm not a fan of people like A-Train, Big Show and many others. But with a new gimmick and storyline, that could all change. It really depends on how the talent is being used.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What promotions have you worked for? Do you like any promotion better than any other?

Mad Mac Davis: I have worked for 2 so far in my career. GPW and GIWA, both based in Georgia. GPW was where I started my run as "Mad Mac" and developed my character, so it will always be a special time and place for me. After about a year I moved on to the GIWA for a change of scenery and the potential to grow in my craft. The GIWA was a great move because I had become the top babyface in GPW and wanted to see if I could carry that into another fed. The answer was...not so fast! By moving to the GIWA, I was forced to turn it up even more, made to work harder and push harder so that I could have the chance of moving up the card and winning the fans all over again. Recently I was also a brief part of a SUPERIOR WRESTLING show was is run by SARGE who trained many of the former WCW stars in the Power Plant. After the show, both myself and the Platinum Playboy, were invited to Atlanta for a shot at being booked on shows with names like Larry Zybskco, Rick Steiner, Beautiful Bobby Eaton, GLACIER and many others. As of this interview we have not scheduled the trip to Atlanta, but will in the near future. As far as one fed being better than the other, I think it's all in presentation and professionalism. Each has their strength and weaknesses, but right now I obviously have a reason for being in the GIWA.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: You started off as a radio host, then made the transition into pro wrestler? What was that like?

Mad Mac Davis: It seemed almost natural to be honest. For years I interviewed many of the sports greatest names and became even more interested in the performance part of the business. I always dreamed as a kid about being the good guy who defeats the bad guy with the crowd going nuts! When I was given the opportunity to make that dream come true, I ran with it! I also think that because I already had the microphone work down, it made building my character very easy. I could excel on the stick while my wrestling abilities were being worked on. When I first entered professional wrestling, the fans almost immediately made me the top babyface. That meant that my "push" was faster than it really should have been. For some reason the fans liked my character despite my limited ability in the ring. I was more of a brawling wrestler of the old NWA days who could cut a promo on someone without hesitation and the fans dictated my rise in the sport.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: The DOI is based in NY, and has followings in NJ and PA as well. You wrestle in Georgia, so many of our readers might have not seen you. Can you explain your style and some of the better or unique matches you've had?

Mad Mac Davis: As I said a moment ago, my style is more old NWA days of wrestling. A mixture of wrestling and brawling. Each match I try and incorporate at least one new move that fans haven't seen me do before. I think it keeps them watching, knowing that it won't be the same old thing. The fans also know that they are going to see fist fly! I believe in making those who are watching, even if they think it's fake, to believe that myself and whoever is in the ring may have legitimate heat with one another. My most memorable match to date was with the Platinum Playboy-Preston Paradise. It was called RAGE IN THE CAGE. After nearly a year of heat between he and I, we finally met inside the ring for a most anticipated one on one match - inside a steel cage! We built that feud slowly at first, and then as we got closer it was like we poured gasoline on the fire. Fans were in a frenzy with nearly ever move and every punch of the match. When it was all over, the fan reaction was INCREDIBLE! It was by far the loudest pop I have heard so far in my career. You can see that match in the MEDIA section of my website.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: You were a former GPW US Heritage and GPW Multimedia champion. What was it like being a champion ,and how does it feel to know the promoter wants you to represent his company as its champion?

Mad Mac Davis: It was an honor to be someone to hold those belts and carry them the best I could. It was the fans who made it possible, and it was the fans who had me hold the Multimedia belt for so long. It was unfortunate that after I left GPW, they found it necessary to knock me for having carried the belt and even said I wasn't a Champion that fans could be proud of. What they didn't say was that I was pushed by them, placement on the card was by them, and decisions to have me hold a belt was by the promoter. I even asked for 2 months off after Rage In The Cage because I didn't see a good storyline for me to be a part of at the time and thought it would be a good time to elevate someone else as the companys top face. I was asked not to leave completely and maintain some sort of visible role in the company because of the fans. Hardly sounds like I wasn't worthy of that federation. I still wish them well, but I will never forget the way I have been treated since leaving them on what I thought was good terms. I still have many friends there and miss seeing them on a regular basis. I wish it were possible for more feds to work together and get along because in the end, all the bickering and fighting is hurting the WORKERS who just want to work, and the sport itself.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What is the current state of Georgia Indy Wrestling like? Is it anything like NY/NJ?

Mad Mac Davis: In the past few years wrestling in Georgia has become very popular. I think much like the WWE, Indy wrestling has it's up's and down's when it comes to attendance. The job of each promoter should be to realize that to win you must first know your audience and second, promote and follow through with a show that doesn't eliminate fans because of content. I think there is a place for all things in wrestling, technical, hardcore and high flying, but it should be done in a way that tells a story and not just blood pouring. Seems to me that NY/NJ probably is ahead of Georgia on popularity of Indy wrestling. I base that on what I see and read on the web, but I think Georgia has become aggressive and serious about bringing Indy wrestling back to its fans.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Would you consider your feud with Playboy Preston Paradise as your favorite feud?

Mad Mac Davis: Without a doubt. Our chemistry in the ring will allow us to move on to other feuds, but always have the heat around. We could go a year or two without wrestling one another and I believe the fans will always think that at anytime, things could get ugly between he and I. The feud is something that brings me to your next question.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What have been your favorite memories in the wrestling business?

Mad Mac Davis: My favorite memory is the way we were able to get the fans so emotionally involved in our RAGE IN THE CAGE match and feud. For months we planned and lived that feud. When the time came for the match I was nervous. Not about being inside a steel cage, but making sure that all the hype and buildup would payoff for the fans. It did! As I said earlier, the POP at the end is something I will never forget. Not only that, but to be recognized by some of wrestlings greatest, and to hear them say it was a great match, was better than any payday.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Worst?

Mad Mac Davis: My worst memory of the wrestling business is the dark side where wrestlers and promoters find it necessary to bash others for their mistakes. Those who rather spew trash instead of doing business. I have heard so much BS said about me or things I have said that it isn't even funny - it's sad. I have found that there are those in this business who feel tearing others down, will build them up. WRONG. It only hurts our sport, and those who enjoy working.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Who would be your dream match?

Mad Mac Davis: I would love to appear on the WWE and go one on one with Vince McMahon. As a fan vs the owner. I think if promoted right it could be a hit. I think mic wise we could go head to head and heat it up by simple promo execution. Then pay it off with a fight similar to the Hogan - McMahon of this past WRESTLEMANIA. Basically a fan who is pissed off because McMahon keeps screwing guys over that I grew up watching like Piper, Brett and Hogan. A fan with a voice. Who better to make the fans "pop" than a fan himself? Telling the owner what the fans think! Make it look like a shoot and BAM! It may very well make the fans go nuts.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Do you have any pre-match superstitions?

Mad Mac Davis: I don't eat. LOL, I'm always afraid that if I eat, I may find myself sick in the ring or having to take a bathroom break when I need to be preparing for a match.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What are your career goals? At the age of 38 would you try to pursue a career in TNA or WWE?

Mad Mac Davis: At my age I realistic about my chances of ever making it to either one. I think my age could be a reason the above scenerio between Vince and I could work for a short run, but I know the chances of ever getting to either one are slim at best. I'm very happy doing what I do now in the Indies, and believe I still have a few more years left in me. I also have to remember that my fulltime job is a VP/GM of a radio group here in Georgia and that is what pays the bills.

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

Mad Mac Davis: I just want to say thank you for asking me to do this interview and tell everyone reading that all dreams are possible if you believe. There are many great talents out there that have yet to be discovered. Take the time, promote yourself and each other and those that are worthy will make it to the top. Now speaking of promoting, lol, please stop by and take a look at my website. www.madmacdavis.com . There you will see all kinds of ideas for a website if your looking, and can also find out more about myself. There is also a section called BAD ENOUGH, there you will find information about how to send tapes in that we will feature on my website at NO CHARGE. It's my way of showcasing talent from around the country and giving back to this great sport.

Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Thanks for doing this interview.