Ref Jim Molineaux
What up everyone, and welcome to another McInterview, here on the DOI Website. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing former ECW referee Jim Molineaux. Jim currently works in 3PW, and CSWF, among other indy promotions. Check out the following interview to learn more about Jim and a story about Jac Sabboth!
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: How did you get involved in pro wrestling, and why did you want to get into it?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I ALWAYS WATCHED IT AS A KID AND THEN GOT AWAY FROM IT AS A TEEN AND GOT INTO HOCKEY AND MUSIC. THEN GOT BACK INTO IT THROUGH GUYS I WORKED WITH AT RCA IN CAMDEN NJ. BY NOW I WAS MARRIED AND HAD A FAMILY IN PLACE. ONE OF THE GUYS AND I WENT TO THE GREAT AMERICAN BASH TO SEE DUSTY RHODES & RON GARVIN VS. TULLY BLANCHARD & RIC FLAIR IN A DOUBLE BULL ROPE MATCH. AND I WAS OFF AND RUNNING FROM THERE.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Did you always want to be a referee or did you want to become a wrestler?
Ref Jim Molineaux: NO I ACTUALLY WANTED TO BE A MANAGER. BUT REALIZED THAT REFS WORKED EVERY SHOW AT TRI STATE WRESTLING IN PHILLY, AND THERE WAS REALLY NO ROOM FOR ANOTHER MANAGER.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey:Your known for your work in ECW. What was it like working in ECW and what was the environment like?
Ref Jim Molineaux: IT WAS THE BEST LOCKER ROOM EVER. IT WAS LIKE A FAMILY. WE RIBBED AND FOUGHT EACH OTHER, BUT WE WOULDN'T LET ANY OUTSIDER DO IT.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey :What were your feelings when you found out ECW was officially closed for good?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I WAS LIKE THE AIR BEING LET OUT OF A BALLON. I WAS IN A DAZE FOR WEEKS.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: You currently referee for 3PW. What is it like there? Can it be compared to ECW in any way?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I LIKE IT AT 3PW IT'S ONE OF THE BEST MIXES OF WELL KNOWN GUYS AND NEW BLOOD. JASMIN AND MEANIE HAVE A GOOD EYE FOR NEW TALENT. BUT IT OR ANY OTHER PROMOTION WILL NEVER COMPARE TO ECW IN MY EYES. THAT MAYBE THE PROBLEM OUT THERE WITH SOME INDY COMPANIES. THEY ALL WANT TO BE THE NEXT ECW AND THERE NEVER WILL BE ONE
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What other promotions have you worked for, and which ones do you like the best?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I HAD A GREAT TIME AT A SMALL PROMOTION IN UPSTATE NEW YORK CALLED NYCW, I HAD FUN ON A SMALL TOUR OF ALASKA FOR STEVEN DEANGELIS, CSWF IS FUN. I MAYBE THE ONLY ONE TO SAY THIS, BUT I FELT PRETTY GOOD WORKING FOR JAC SABBOTH. EVEN THOUGH HE OWES ME A FEW BUCKS.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey:What has been the best match you've ever been a part of?
Ref Jim Molineaux: THERE WERE A LOT IN ECW WITH CACTUS JACK AND EDDIE GILBERT IN TWA. AND ALL THE BARB-WIRE AND CRAZY MATCHES LIKE THAT, BUT THE ONE THAT STANDS OUT THE MOST IS THE FIRST 3 WAY IN ECW WITH SHANE DOUGLAS, TERRY FUNK, & SABU. IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I FELT LIKE I WAS PART OF SOMETHING BIG.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Who were your favorite wrestlers when growing up? Who do you like watching now?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I GREW UP ON JAY STRONGBOW AS A FACE AND LARRY SHARPE(BECAUSE HE WAS FROM THE AREA) AS A HEEL. I STILL LOVE FLAIR, BENOIT, RVD, JERRY LYNN, AND THE OLD ECW GANG
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What are your opinions on the way WWE have handled their "monopoly" on wrestling? Do you think they have ruined former ECW wrestlers, such as Rob Van Dam, Jerry Lynn, Taz , etc?
Ref Jim Molineaux: THEY SCREWED IT UP BIG TIME. THEY FEEL TOO COMFORTABLE WITH THEIR PRODUCT AND THE MATCHES AND ANGLES ARE LACKING INTENSITY. ROB SEEMS TO BE DOING FINE NOW. TAZ IS FUNNY ON THE MIC, BUT HE'S NOT BEING USED TO HIS FULL POTENTIAL. AND JERRY JUST PLAIN OUT GOT SCREWED. THEY BLEW IT WITH HIM.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What makes a good referee?
Ref Jim Molineaux: ONE THAT NO ONE REMEMBERS. A REF SHOULD NOT TAKE AWAY FROM THE WRESTLERS HE'S IN THE RING WITH. STAY OUT OF THE WAY AND DON'T CREATE ANY ATTENION TO YOURSELF, UNLESS IT'S PART OF THE ANGLE.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey:What other referees do you enjoy watching?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I LIKE WATCHING OLD TAPES OF GUYS LIKE DICK WORLEY AND DICK KROL. I CAN NEVER STOP LEARNING. MOST OF THE REFS IN WWE9EXCEPT FOR HEBNER, PATRICK, CIODA, AND WHITE) LOOK LIKE A BUNCH OF KIDS HIRED TO PUT UP THE RING.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey:What was the best angle you've ever seen?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I DON'T THINK I'VE SEEN IT YET.
Word Association
Ref Finnegan
- MY TRAINER, HE GAVE ME THE BEST CHANCE I'VE EVER HAD.
Ref Hebner
- RESEPCTED
Ref Patrick
- nWo
Vince McMahon
- EGO
Eric Bischoff
- SHOULD STILL BE CUTTING VERNE GAGNE'S LAWN
Paul Heymen
- BEING WASTED HE SHOULD BE WORKING OFF WHAT HE OWES ME AND ALL THE OTHER BOYS.
Tod Gordon
- A MAN I OWE A LOT TO, BUT CAN'T FIND THE WORDS TO THANK HIM
Taz
- I CAN NOW WEAR FLYERS COLORS AGAIN. LOL
Shane Douglas
- COULD HAVE CARRIED THE WRESTLING TORCH INTO THE FUTURE
Blue Meanie
- GREAT FRIEND WITH GREAT STORIES
Jasmin St. Claire
- SHARP BUSINESS WOMAN, GOOD FRIEND
Francine
- LONG JOHN SILVER'S
Gorgeous George
- SMOKIN' HOT
Simon Diamond
- CADDYSHACK
Dawn Marie
- IF I WASN'T MARRIED !!!
Public Enemy
- MISSED
Pitbulls
- BEST TAG TEAM TO HAVE NOT GOTTEN A BREAK
Rob Van Dam
- BROKEN NOSE
Sabu
- AMAZING
Sandman
- BUD
Raven
- HEAVEN AND HELL
Balls Mahoney
- CRAZED LUNATIC
Dudley Boyz
- BEST TAG TEAM I'VE EVER WORKED WITH
Steve Austin
- THE ENGINE OF THE WRESTLING TRAIN FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS.
Hulk Hogan
- PHOONEY
Shawn Michaels
- SHOW STOPPER
Kurt Angle
- ACCOMPLISHED MORE THAT I THOUGHT. GREAT RESPECT.
Jerry Lynn
- I MISS WORKING WITH JERRY ON A REGULAR BASIS
Canadian Wrestlers
- SAME AS AMERICAN
Internets role on wrestling
- KILLED IT
Road Trips
- MISSED
Philly Wrestling
- THE FANS WERE SPOILED
Indy Wrestling
- A MESS
WWE
- NO LONGER CONCERNED ABOUT THE WRESTLING
Bastion Booger
- TRIM SPA
Giant Gonzales
- BAYWATCH
Declaration of Independents
- NEW FAV
Ref Jim Molineaux
- IN THE SHADOWS
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What has been your favorite moment in the wrestling business?
Ref Jim Molineaux: MAYBE BARELY LEGAL.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Least favorite moment?
Ref Jim Molineaux: ONE NIGHT IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What do you think about the current state of wrestling today?
Ref Jim Molineaux: IT STINKS. WWE IS AT IT'S LOWEST, AND THE INDY SCENE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What's a normal day in the life of Jim Molineaux?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I RUN MY OWN BUSINESS OUT SIDE OF WRESTLING, HANDLE THINGS WITH THE MONSTER FACTORY, TRY TO HELP SET UP SMALL SHOWS WITH THE STUDENT THERE, SEE MY FAMILY, THEN I TRY TO SLEEP. BUT SLEEP IS OUT NOW THAT HOCKEY SEASON HAS STARTED.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Who would you rather spend a night with, Christina Aguliera or Britney Spears?
Ref Jim Molineaux: BRITNEY, WE KNOW CHRISTINA IS A DIRTY GIRL, I WANT TO KNOW WHAT BRITNEY'S UP FOR!!!
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: You are a very accomplished referee. Do you have any more career goals to attain?
Ref Jim Molineaux: I WOULD LIKE TO BE HIRED BY SOMEONE FOR MY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND IDEAS TO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES SOMEWHERE.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: What do you want to say to anyone reading this?
Ref Jim Molineaux: THANKS FOR BOOING OR CHEERING.
Sean “The MiC” McCaffrey: Thanks for the interview.