EC3 discusses holding the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship.
EC3 defeated Tyrus to win the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at NWA 75, and he has reigned supreme ever since. His title reign spans over 250 days, and he has defended the title against Matt Cardona, "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason, and other stars.
Speaking with Scott Mitchell for PWMania.com, EC3 shared his thoughts on holding the Ten Pounds of Gold.
"I am a top man and should be a top man in every company I go to, and I have been the top man in every company I’ve been to, besides WWE but that’s okay. It means everything. It didn’t settle in until after I won it, like the history, the legacy, and the lineage of what I possessed at that moment. Before that, I was laser-focused on the business and making the right moves to get into that position. Having that title means everything, where the company is, what it can be, what I want us to be, what I’m leading us to be. Being the flag bearer, holding that title, and re-establishing its worth, and its dominance over the wrestling scene is a heavy burden, but I have no problem carrying it and I’m enjoying every second of it. It’s a possessive power. I can see myself never wanting to give it up, and I’ll have to be killed to get it off me. We’ll see what happens, but I love being the champion," EC3 said.
EC3 was also asked to comment on what was next for him. He noted that he did not know, as he had beaten everyone so far. The champion stated that others had to step up. EC3 said that he wanted to hold the title for three years and 33 days and proceed to go off into the abyss.
“I don’t know. A lot of people need to step up. I’m looking around and just thinking that I beat everyone. Trevor Murdoch and Mike Knox both wait in the wings. But as far as the younger talent goes, Colby Corino catches my interest. Joe Alonzo, Thrillbilly, Kerry Morton, and Alex Taylor all catch my interest too. They’re all really good. But do they have what it takes to become great? So, finding out with that. I’m sure I’ll run into Thom Latimer again, and I plan on beating him every time. Three years and 33 days is how long I want to hold the title. Upon that, I will go off into the abyss never to be seen again," EC3 said.
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