James Storm is an actor and professional wrestler best known for his time in TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Los Angeles to discuss his legendary TNA career, his partnerships with Chris Harris and Bobby Roode, becoming World Champion, being a part of the infamous blindfold steel cage match and reverse battle royal, the train track segment with Mickie James, why his time in WWE didn't turn into more, making the transition to acting, when he plans on retiring and more!

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James Storm and Chris Van Vliet star in "The Worst Man", which is out in the fall

00:00 Intro
00:47 His recent acting work
03:40 James Storm is still wrestling
06:27 Did he always think he could become a pro wrestler?
08:56 Tragedies in his family made him stronger
10:31 His first real break was in WCW
12:44 Was there ever talk of him going to WWE after it bought WCW?
14:22 Appearing on the first ever TNA show
17:18 Being so happy for Joe Hendry walking out at WrestleMania
18:42 Did he aspire to be a tag team wrestler?
19:59 What made him and Chris Harris click well in America’s Most Wanted
21:18 Memories of Elix Skipper’s cage walk in TNA
22:33 How Beer Money was formed
25:08 Was drinking beer just a gimmick for him?
26:45 The backstory behind the TNA Drinking Championship
29:20 How did the Boozer Cruiser come about?
31:25 The real impact of drinking on his liver
32:45 Beating Kurt Angle for the TNA World Championship
35:22 How does he feel about the super kick being used as a transition move
36:08 The story behind the blindfold steel cage match at TNA Lockdown 2007
40:47 When did he realize the Hogan & Bischoff era of TNA wasn’t working
43:24 Asking Dixie Carter for his release from TNA
44:52 Why his appearances in WWE didn't lead to more
50:36 Would he go back to TNA now?
52:11 How did "Sorry about your damn luck" become his catchphrase?
53:32 James Storm pushing Mickie James on train tracks in TNA
56:26 Best of 5 matches with the Motor City Machine Guns
56:54 Did he have a problem with Vince Russo’s writing?
58:34 What’s the scariest moment he’s ever had in the ring?
59:21 Memories of his Texas Deathmatch with Chris Harris at TNA Sacrifice 2007
01:01:08 How did he feel about working Elevation X?
01:05:42 What was the biggest difference between the 4-sided and 6-sided ring?
01:06:36 Who is on his TNA Mount Rushmore?
01:09:27 When did he feel like TNA had its most momentum
01:11:49 Does he think about retirement?
01:14:36 How is he working on his acting craft?
01:18:00 3 things James Storm is grateful for

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