20 QUESTIONS: Wrestler Kowboy Mike Hughes says he is a hugger
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JOHNSTONS RIVER, P.E.I. — He is travelled the world as an expert wrestler and based Pink Rock Wrestling in P.E.I. Kowboy Mike Hughes has additionally represented Canada in 10 totally different nations over a span of 24 years.
He starred within the TV collection “Wrestling Actuality” and in “Kardinal Sinners.”
In 2023, Hughes retired from wrestling however continues to make use of his wrestling fame to lift cash for a lot of P.E.I. charities and visits sick kids in hospitals around the globe.
He now works in psychological well being and addictions.
We requested him 20 questions.
Responses might have been edited barely for size and readability.
1. What’s your full title?
Shawn Michael Hughes.
2. The place have been you born and the place do you reside right this moment?
I used to be born on P.E.I., grew up in Stratford and at the moment reside in Johnstons River.
3. What’s one factor you desire to folks to find out about you?
I like canine higher than folks.
4. What would folks be shocked to find out about you?
I do not like heights. Most do not consider me as a result of I have been thrown off the highest of metal cages and did strikes off the highest rope whereas wrestling.
5. What’s the hardest factor you’ve ever accomplished?
Coaching to be a professional wrestler, particularly the coaching I obtained from the Inokis in California and within the New Japan Dojo in Shinjuku Tokyo. There is no such thing as a higher bodily and psychological conditioning than dojo life in Japan. Few foreigners can take it and I am proud to have accomplished so. Coaching 10 hours a day and being anticipated to carry out after you’ve got been bodily and mentally exhausted is the best check of your spirit and can. Simply to be thought-about for the chance by Mr. Antonio Inoki was an honour.
6. Are you able to describe one expertise that modified your life?
I misplaced a number of buddies in highschool and so much through the years in wrestling at younger ages. It made me understand we’re not assured tomorrow and to work in the direction of your goals right this moment. Additionally, inform those you’re keen on how you are feeling. I’ve turn out to be a giant hugger due to these experiences as properly. So anticipate one once you see me.
There is no such thing as a higher bodily and psychological conditioning than dojo life in Japan. Few foreigners can take it and I am proud to have accomplished so. Coaching 10 hours a day and being anticipated to carry out after you’ve got been bodily and mentally exhausted is the best check of your spirit and can.
7. What’s your best indulgence?
I take pleasure in a whisky sometimes.
8. What’s your favorite guide?
“Reflections of an American Dream” — Dusty Rhodes’s life story.
9. What’s your favorite film?
“Younger Weapons.”
10. What music do you prefer to take heed to?
I like alot of music, metallic, southern rock, outdated nation, old-fashioned hip hop.
11. How do you prefer to chill out?
Using my Harley Davidson is definitely the place I am at peace. There’s nothing like wind and throttle remedy. Additionally sitting within the solar on my deck with my canine Gracie and my spouse. Once you’ve destroyed your physique like I’ve within the final 24 years, warmth and sunshine is your good friend.
12. What are you studying or watching proper now?
I simply completed “Uncontrolled Chaos, the historical past of professional wrestling in Canada.” I am on the duvet of the guide and there is a few chapters in it about my profession. I’m simply beginning “Return House to Your Coronary heart, A Journey Inside” by Brenda Dowell. On TV I’m at the moment watching “The Blacklist.”
13. What’s your best concern?
Cellphone calls between midnight and 5 a.m. Nothing good normally outcomes from these calls.
Once you’ve destroyed your physique like I’ve within the final 24 years, warmth and sunshine is your good friend.
14. What’s your best pleasure?
I’ve tried to be concerned in as a lot charity work as potential through the years. Seeing the constructive outcomes from serving to others most likely offers me probably the most pleasure. Additionally listening to from younger P.E.I. youngsters who inform me they consider of their goals as a result of I confirmed them {that a} younger boy from Stratford made his goals come true.
15. What’s your most treasured possession?
My most treasured possession could be my residence or my Harley Davidson.
16. What’s one of the best recommendation you bought from a father or mother or mentor?
Greatest recommendation from a father or mother is what I obtained from my father once I was 9 years outdated. He instructed me that your phrase means every part. There could also be instances in your life you will don’t have anything however you will at all times have your phrase and solely you may devalue it.
17. What would you say is your very best quality, and what would you say is your worst high quality?
My very best quality is loyalty and protecting my phrase. My worst high quality is believing others maintain this in the identical regard.
18. The place is your favorite place on the earth?
Onerous to prime P.E.I. in the summertime however I really like Japan. A low crime charge, the tradition of honour and respect with the proper mix of custom and technological development. Tokyo to me is a folks watcher’s paradise. The meals is wonderful as properly.
19. Who do you comply with on social media?
I comply with Joe Rogan, Dr. Beau Hightower, Dutch Mantell and Jim Cornette.
20. Which three folks would be a part of you on your dream ceremonial dinner?
Three folks I want to have at a dream dinner could be my grandfather Jerome Hughes who died when my father was younger, Bruiser Brody and Muhammed Ali.
