Mark Long is the Godfather of MTV Challenge and a two-time Challenge champion. He's been in many battles throughout his time on The Challenge, which is one of the most physically and mentally demanding reality shows.
The Challenge is nothing like stepping into the wrestling ring.
"My last match, Steve Maclin, in our last match, that fucker fractured two of my ribs and I had to go to the hospital," Long told Jeremy Lambert, SP3, & Cher Delaware on FMC. "It was not kayfabe, it was for real. The next morning, he was like, 'how are your ribs?' I knew they were totally messed up. He's like, 'Maybe you should come foam roll it in my hotel.' Are you kidding me? You want me to crack my ribs even more foam rolling it on your floor? This is how I told people they treat me in wrestling. We've all seen Rocky 3, right? Remember when Hulk Hogan has an exhibition match, and Hulk is like, how dare this guy try to wrestle me, and he beats the shit out Rocky? That's how they treat me. 'How dare this kid come into my wrestling ring.' I have to tell them, 'guys, I'm not as young as you. I may look a little younger, but these bones and my muscles are older. We can go at it and have a great time, but at the end of the day, I need to walk out of there with no broken bones.'"
Long will step back into the ring at BRCW on May 7 against Matt Cardona. Fans can learn more about the bout by clicking here.
As for Maclin, he's the reigning IMPACT World Champion and set to face the indestructible PCO at IMPACT Under Siege.
Fans can watch the full interview with Long in the video above.
