We had the good fortune of connecting with Ahmed Elsalakawy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ahmed, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
I grew up in Port Said, Egypt. I grew up involved in a a lot of sports so it helped a lot with discipline and respect which I feel helped a lot In pro wrestling and being able to be coachable and where I’m from we are kinda known for liking to joking around and we don’t really take ourselves seriously which also helped me in wrestling were you take your work and business seriously but not yourself too serious

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I really think of pro wrestling as an artistic sport where you get to tell stories your way as long as you connect to the crowd.
What makes me different I believe it’s the way I tell that story like when you think I’m going right I go up and when you think ima go up I go left I’m always changing the roads to get to the same destination.I work a old school pick a body part style but I like to modify stuff and play around to truly keep the crowd invested and surprised without losing the storytelling which is the most important part

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
First and most important biggest shoutout to my mother who always been there for me and I work towards making her proud

Big shoutout to my best friend Ahmed Yasser my childhood friend who believed in me and my crazy dream

Shoutout to my family (dad ,youssef,saif and hend)

Shoutout to my coaches Johnny rodz and cowboy billy walker who taught me the right way and turned me into a man

Shoutout to my bro Matthew banks that man always been there for me and I always call him before I make any decision

Shoutout to my best friend Jacob Torres I hate you jk (he knows I love him ) a true blessing having him in my life

Shoutout to also one of my other brothers Jorge santi he I learn so much from him and he helped me sooo much..truly blessed to have him a brother

Shoutout to joakim morales he also helped me so much and believed me and gave me the job as a coach which changed my life I love him so much

Shoutout for Richard Blake he gave one of my first opportunities which changed my life and I will forever be grateful

Shout out to Jon trosky this man gave me the opportunity to grow and be better and truly truly helped me I will always be grateful

And thank you for everyone who helped me and taught me something and shared the ring with me

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