Colby Corino talks wanting to face Roderick Strong.
For many fans and wrestlers, Roderick Strong has achieved legend status in the pro wrestling business. Strong is a 22 year veteran of the business and has competed in hundreds of matches in promotions like WWE, Ring Of Honor, and PWG.
Although Strong currently resides on WWE's NXT brand, there are stars on the independent scene that have aspirations to tie it up in the squared circle with him. In a new exclusive Fightful Select interview, Colby Corino discussed wanting to take on Roderick Strong.
"Oh, the other one that’s already up there that instantly pops in my head is Roderick Strong. I feel like stylistically that I draw a lot from him as well as Davey [Richards], but even more so Roderick, with all the backbreakers and stuff. He’s about my size of a guy, but he never felt like that in the ring. He always wrestled like he was a heavyweight, and that’s a quality that I try to personify too."
Corino went on to note that is constantly trying to practice Strong's signature End Of Heartache move, but he hasn't got it right quite yet.
"It’s crazy. I tried to do the End of Heartache, like the suplex into the backbreaker one, and man, he is so talented because I cannot aim it properly. I feel like I’m always missing or something. When you throw them up, that part’s not too hard. But actually landing them on your knees and aiming where they’re gonna land on your knees is incredibly hard. I guess that’s why many don’t do that move."
Strong has competed in three singles matches against Colby Corino's dad, Steve Corino. Two of those matches occurred in Ring Of Honor, while the other one took place at an independent show in Virginia.
Elsewhere in the interview, Corino talked about working with Deadlock Pro. To learn more, click here.
