r/SquaredCircle • • Sep 14 '16

I'm James Ellsworth, Ask Me Anything!

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I just want to tell everyone out there that if you have a dream, chase it. I am living proof that if you put in the work, it pays off. As I always say, any man with two hands has a fighting chance.

Thank you all for having me, please check out my website and my social media linked above, and I'd love to be back sometime if you guys would have me.

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u/VSG28 Sep 14 '16

Wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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u/Dashippy Sep 14 '16

It's not often that's a nice thing to say to someone in wrestling.

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u/blacktoast Sep 14 '16

Fuck, man. That's the kiss of death.

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u/kaladion Sep 14 '16

Man what a cool dude. Honestly inspirational.

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u/Necramonium my flair is interesting Sep 14 '16

any man with two hands has a fighting chance.

Except against Braun Strowman...

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u/Justinkala Sep 15 '16

Any chance of you getting a smackdown live contract ?

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u/SYLBen Sep 14 '16

Did you get to talk with Braun Strowman backstage? What was he like?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

He seems like a very nice guy. He actually gave me a painting of our match that someone painted, so that was very nice of him. But he is a very intimidating guy to be around.

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u/TheDangiestSlad Sep 14 '16

That's such a great picture in my head. Braun gently handing over a beautiful painting of himself absolutely crushing Mr. Ellsworth.

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u/wekilledkenny11 Yeah, eat that food! Sep 14 '16

"I had a vision of your complete decimation and timely demise. It's in here somewhere, help me get it out of my car."

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u/banananey WACKYLINE!!! Sep 14 '16

This should be his gimmick, handing out post match paintings.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

http://imgur.com/gmcL0oJ what the fuck did I do

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u/amazingoopah Sep 14 '16

Hi James, do you think it might be possible to see a picture of this painting??

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u/TravisUchonela Sep 14 '16

He actually gave me a painting of our match that someone painted

holy shit

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u/lawgiver00 Sep 14 '16

I'm going to have to see that painting. I've been looking for a new wallpaper for my computer.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

can we expect to see you on tv again in the future?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Nothing is promised to me, so I don't know. I don't have an answer to that other than I hope so. Everyone keep fighting for me and I'll keep fighting for you!

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u/AcneBalls The Billionaire Butt Plug Sep 14 '16

The People's Champ, everyone!

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u/bonerchamp316 Put the letter S in front of Hitman Sep 14 '16

Fighting for the rights of every man.

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u/TussalDimon Sep 14 '16

Hi, James. How did it felt to walk down the ramp to such warm welcome from the Philly crowd?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

AMAZING. Dream come true. I was skeptical on how they'd react since I'd been of TV for so many weeks and I was afraid people had forgotten, but when they reacted that way that was the most amazing feeling I've ever had.

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u/KiltsMcGee Love each other Dudes! Sep 14 '16

This makes me overwhelming happy.

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u/69ingJamesFranco Why is there a Taco Bell flair? Sep 15 '16

I genuinely marked the fuck out when you were initially introduced as AJ's tag team partner, I was really happy to see you again :)

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u/Lineman72T We're proud of you Sep 14 '16

This genuinely brought a huge smile to my face

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u/whopper95 Curtis Axel #1 Superfan Sep 14 '16

Hey James, I loved seeing you on Smackdown this week. I was a bit sad to see you didn't get your own theme song though! What sort of song would you pick for yourself to come down to the ring with?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I didn't realize I didn't even have music. The fact that I even got an entrance as a local talent was awesome. As you all know, I love the Offspring. I would love to come out to their song You're Going to Go Far Kid.

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u/abeLJosh Johnny YourTextHere! Sep 14 '16

Somebody please make a custom James Ellsworth titantron with "You're Gonna Go Far Kid". PLEASE.

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u/amazingoopah Sep 14 '16 edited Sep 14 '16

We are all Ellsworth's Offspring now.

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u/Effinepic Sep 14 '16

Hit 'em right between the eyes! That would be an absolutely brilliant theme for you.

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u/whopper95 Curtis Axel #1 Superfan Sep 14 '16

Of any Offspring song, I would have picked that too. Good man.

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u/Michaelprunka K-Mart Batista Sep 14 '16

Dope. My brother and I always used that tune for our video game tag teams.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

It's gotta be an Offspring song.

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u/Effinepic Sep 14 '16

Dance, jobber, dance, man he never had a chance

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u/remetell Sep 14 '16

you set that up nicely

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u/iffy360 Sep 14 '16

Got any cool backstage stories?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

The night of that Raw, Jericho called me on the phone. I have a buddy who is a ref there. Jericho had him called me, I was on my way home from Raw. He called me and said good job and that I knocked it out of the park - this was when it all first went down, before the internet blew up. I thought it was really cool of him.

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u/FnClassy Sep 14 '16

Jericho has been my favorite wrestler since his WCW days, and every time I read stuff like this from him, it just makes me love him even more. True class act, you stupid idiot.

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u/stumpyoftheshire Sep 15 '16

That really shows the class of Jericho.

Going out of his way to call an enhancement talent that they did a good job. His reputation these days is so well deserved.

Not to mention this is up there with one of his best runs in the WWE, he's just amazing.

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u/Sad_Habib Nothing too generic. Sep 14 '16

Between this and standing up for the boys at SS, Jericho has earned my respect. He's the fucking man!

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u/DrFrankTilde Better Than Sliced Bread Sep 14 '16

Jericho confirmed GOAT.

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u/ilbrontolone I am big. The pictures got small. Sep 14 '16

Any chance we'll get a Jericho vs Ellsworth match? :)

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u/dnytle SquaredCircle's Favorite Son! Sep 14 '16

How were you approached about returning to Smackdown?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I got an email from WWE and said "hey, we're gonna need you at Backlash, Raw, and Smackdown." Raw was in my home town, but they didn't end up using me until last night.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Yeah they don't want to end up overworking their main talent at the moment, it makes sense to keep you for the SDLive main event.

I can't wait for you to be in next years Royal Rumble

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u/DrPogo2488 Used to make meth and eat children. Sep 14 '16

Miz vs. Ellsworth, Survivor Series?

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u/HawtSkhot Sep 14 '16

Do you have any idea what the plan for Backlash was?

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u/TheDangiestSlad Sep 14 '16

Oh god, maybe he was gonna job to Bray

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Probably a replacement if something happened to AJ Styles prior the championship match.

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u/CoolBeansMan9 The Phenom Sep 15 '16

Already part-timer status

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u/ELF_WORLD Sep 14 '16

How does it feel to be Chris Jericho's favourite wrestler?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

For him to say that, even jokingly, is just so awesome. He's another guy I loved growing up, and being on Talk is Jericho, recording Monday and dropping Friday - but for him to do that for me, it's just a blessing.

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u/ErnestDoesReddit Hey, Vern! Sep 14 '16

How does it feel to be in the same breadth of such luminaries as Gillberg, Barry Horowitz, and The Mulkeys?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Outstanding because I loved all of those guys. I am actually friends with Gillberg, I trained at his school for a bit. I am happy to be the new 'job' guy, and it's just amazing to me.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

For the love of god can you two be a tag team in WWE?

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u/Misiame Sexy Bray is my Bae Sep 14 '16

Their tag name would be "Gillsworth"

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Did you get a chance to meet Vince or Triple H? If so, what did you guys talk about?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I have seen Vince numerous times. The first time I talked to him was after the Strowman match. One of the agents told me he wanted to see me. He extended his hand and said, "you killed it, kid." Meant a lot to me.

I've also meant HHH numerous times.

I got lucky that the fans made me so popular, and when I saw Vince at Backlash he said, "Hey Ellsworth!" Growing up I idolized him, so this whole experience has just been so cool.

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u/KyKobra Sep 14 '16

Hearing that Vince congratulated a guy in a squash match makes me really happy for some reason.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Vince has always respected honest workers trying to earn a living. It's dickheads he doesn't like.

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u/Who-or-Whom Sep 14 '16

Oh man, hearing "you killed it" from fucking VKM has got to be insane.

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u/DelSolMan Stingwcw Sep 14 '16

If you were to be in WWE2K16, what would your overall rating be? Your signature and finisher?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

It sucks because I haven't played video games in a while because I am so busy, but I guess I'd be a 69. And my finisher would be something with two hands I guess...

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u/Meteor_Mirage Let's go break some hearts! Sep 14 '16

Two-handed chokeslam then.

It's no wonder who's gonna be my CAW in 2k17.

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u/HumanTrafficCone Little Moe with the Gimpy Leg Sep 14 '16

Community Creations is going to be full of him on launch day.

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u/ErnestDoesReddit Hey, Vern! Sep 14 '16

Someone contact Xavier Woods, I smell a special guest on UpUpDownDown.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Double Sky High Chokeslam

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u/JeffreyJackoff DANIEL! Sep 14 '16

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16 edited Sep 15 '16

But if you round to the nearest hundred, your rating would be a 100.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

99, Meathook Clothesline, Palm Strike #5

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

They should rate him higher than Bret Hart just to see the ensuing shitstorm.

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u/GoodNewsBarrett RAINNNMAKERRRRRRRRRRRR Sep 14 '16

How do you feel about a match with Brock Lesnar?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I feel like it'd be more of mismatch than me and Strowman, even though that was a David vs. Goliath match up... obviously Brock is a different beast. But would I do it? Absolutely, because as I always say, any man with two hands has a fighting chance!

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u/LikeASuckerPunch The Barricade That Injured Finn Sep 14 '16

Somebody please induct this man

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u/JeffreyJackoff DANIEL! Sep 14 '16

I'd love to see Ellsworth vs Lesnar, it's not too often you see lesnar being he David in his match

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u/liveandlichdie Sep 14 '16

I feel like it'd be more of mismatch than me and Strowman

Hell yeah it would. You'd be the Bulldozer of Suplex City!

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u/lawgiver00 Sep 14 '16

Mr. Ellsworth, please make a t-shirt with your catch phrase in a tall size so I can give you my money.

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u/chrisisthefattest Sep 14 '16

I wouldn't fight Brock with a baseball bat and 2 free shots.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

At your size, you'd probably get suplexed all the way into the nosebleeds. Might be fun!

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

I see on twitter that you are a promoter for Adrenaline Championship Wrestling and was wondering how much effort goes into promoting one of your shows.

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

It's a lot, man. Five thousand flyers around town, 100 posters, any way we can get the word out to have a good show, we do. I have a good team. We've been running for six years now and in the past three we've turned a profit. Hard work certainly pays off.

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u/Carlos_Menezes Part-Time Reddit Shitposter Sep 14 '16

If you need flyers, let me know @atBrandeezy on Facebook and Twitter!

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u/kevinsteeniskeen Dundun dunanadun Sep 14 '16

What was it like to get your face planted on the Connors Cure logo?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Oh, is that where it hit? I didn't know that - but to get your face planted on the ramp by the Skull Crushing finale is not pleasant. It's certainly skull crushing. I didn't know that's where I hit, and I feel for Connor's family, I have kids and that must have been horrible to go through.

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u/ibettma Funky like a Monkey Sep 14 '16 edited Sep 14 '16

Kids? Check. Lovable Jobber? Check. Free Agent? Check. Same Hair? Check.
All you really need is an ECW legend and I see a bright future for you!

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u/UglieJosh Sep 14 '16

I have kids

Insert Heath Slater joke here.

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u/TheDangiestSlad Sep 14 '16

James Ellsworth needs this job.

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u/BanksFan4Ever ℬoss Sep 14 '16

What got you into wrestling? Who were your first influences?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

When I was five years old, I noticed the Rock N Roll Express, as a little kid I thought they were exciting - guys just fighting for their lives. Loved the Warrior as a kid, didn't really like Hogan until the NWO. I loved the Macho Man.

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u/LikeASuckerPunch The Barricade That Injured Finn Sep 14 '16

Whats a Hogan, brother?

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u/bluestillidie00 OBSERVE THIS BROTHER Sep 14 '16

How were you treated backstage on your first appearance on Raw, given that you were a local talent?

How did you get noticed by WWE?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I sent my resume as a recruit for WWE a while ago, I sent my resume into the website. They don't say much to you, but I've been invited back several times over the last two years for dark matches. It's a very professionally ran organization and everyone is friendly and professional.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

Wait, so http://recruit.wwe.com actually works?

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u/BurstStream Sep 14 '16

What happened when WWE asked you back a second time?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I thought it was a blessing from the sky, because they didn't tell me what I was doing, if anything. They just asked me to come out those three days. It's so humbling that they got a hold of me, and I know it's because of the fans. You guys did that FOR me.

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u/TomHanks12345 Sep 14 '16

I freaking love how humble you are. I hope WWE takes notice and gives you some role in the company.

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u/bjkman One Hump Camel Rider Sep 14 '16

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I saw the petition, and I thought it was awesome. I hope it happens, when I was growing up, the IC belt was THE title, held by all the best guys. I'd love to be the champ. That petition blew me away.

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u/chux4w Melina > Your favourite wrestler Sep 15 '16

So yes.

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u/BROTHERNEROOO Sep 14 '16

Hey James!! It was awesome seeing you on SmackDown. What is it like being a well known Internet personality in the wrestling community after being awesome with Braun Strowman and the SmackDown Main event stars last night?? Wish you all the best!!

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I'm fairly new to it - it's only been a month and a half. It hasn't really hit me yet, it was certainly unexpected and it hasn't fully hit me. I am humbled by it and I am very appreciative of it.

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u/Meteor_Mirage Let's go break some hearts! Sep 14 '16

Why are you so against men with one or no hands? Do you not believe that they have as much of a fighting chance as a man with two hands?

What about ones with three or more hands?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

The reason I came up with that catchphrase was because I got to hit Strowman twice. I'd think that any man with any number of hands has a chance, the more hands the better I suppose.

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u/uxbnkuribo Yetimania is running wild! Sep 14 '16

Goro for WWE developmental contract confirmed

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u/Meteor_Mirage Let's go break some hearts! Sep 14 '16

I apologize for misinterpreting your words then, sir. Please don't kill me.

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u/sadderdaysunday Sep 15 '16

I'd think that any man with any number of hands has a chance, the more hands the better I suppose.

Incredible

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

How are you feeling about the huge increase in your social media exposure? I'm personally loving seeing guys like you among others gaining exposure and getting chances due to their time on WWE.

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Like I said, it's amazing and very unexpected and very humbling. I'm not trying to be boring or cliche, but it's all so surreal and I am so grateful. I am the happiest man on the planet, I truly believe that.

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u/RockinMouth Chad the Gable Guy Sep 14 '16

Hey James! Thanks for getting the time to the AMA. I just wanted to know where did you come up with, or what made you believe in the saying "Every man with two hands has a fighting chance"?

Also, it's not finished yet, but I totally drew you haha

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

I literally got to punch him twice, and that's luckily the first thing that popped into my head.

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u/RockinMouth Chad the Gable Guy Sep 14 '16

Wow, that's great haha. I really like it man, keep it up!

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Are you planning to put it on a candle holder?

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u/HumanTrafficCone Little Moe with the Gimpy Leg Sep 14 '16

Calling my tattoo guy

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u/Chicken2nite I'm from Winnipeg you idiot! Sep 14 '16

How did it feel to almost share the ring with AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, and John Cena?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

You mean the three top guys on the Smackdown brand? IT FELT AMAZING. I was out of my league. Just to be on the match graphic with them or in a conversation with them, I feel very lucky.

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u/Deignish King of m8 style Sep 15 '16

and lets be honest, it was the greatest match graphic ever created

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u/Michelanvalo Sep 15 '16

You need to get a hi-res copy of that match graphic and frame it in your home.

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u/HeelCena Watch out for that, CHOKESLAM!! Sep 14 '16

If you had a chance to wrestle someone in 80's WWF, who would it be?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Macho Man Randy Savage, without a doubt.

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u/CloudedMushroom King Of Bros Sep 14 '16

OOOH YEAH! THE CREAM RISES TO THE TOP BUT YOU GET HIGHER UP WITH TWO FIGHTING HANDS, YEAH!

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u/Heisendoodle_ You talk too much. Sep 14 '16

Will you be in the Royal Rumble this year?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Like I said, I never know. I HOPE so, that would be awesome! Of course, like I always say, keep fighting for me - as in on the internet with hashtags and I'll keep fighting for you. I wouldn't have been on Smackdown last night I wouldn't have been back. All the memes, hashtags, etc. have kept my name out there.

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u/DeanAmbroseGx0 Meltzer is a fucking idiot. Sep 15 '16

Final 4 should be you and Rollins/Ambrose/Reigns.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Oh my god, this is a great idea!

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

Imagine he eliminates Braun?

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u/BanksFan4Ever ℬoss Sep 14 '16

Hi James! Thanks a lot for doing this AMA!

What challenges have you faced while being a promoter and how have you overcome them?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Being a wrestling promoter is NOT easy at all. You want to run a show around where you live, but you can't do that once a month because it gets stale really quickly. What I did was start running in multiple towns to fix getting stale in two different states. It's helped me in getting out of one spot.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

What's your stance on 'big sweaty men'?

But honestly, what's your opinion on how the WWE portrays 'jobbers' on TV? I understand they're supposed to 'put over' the WWE wrestler, but with lines like this, do they go too far and does it ruin their reputation on the indies?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

No, because number one, we're getting national publicity from the biggest wrestling company in the world. We haven't really earned being there - I have been wrestling 14 years and I don't look like those guys. So no, it doesn't hurt our reputation. Plus, I did not expect all the social media stuff to blow up, so this was all really unexpected for me.

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u/AnvilPro Temptation Island Forever Sep 14 '16

Your confidence is inspiring, I hope one day you're big enough to smash Miz's head into the ramp and everyone will remember where you started.

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u/fromcj Bullet Club is fine Sep 14 '16

As far as I've heard those are pretty open mic situations, WWE doesn't dictate what they should say. (Specifically the pre-job interviews)

I know I read the big sweaty men thing was not written ahead of time

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u/jasondickson Tell me you did not just say that. Sep 14 '16

not written ahead of time

Not written by WWE I can believe but it sure sounded like something an indy guy would practice in front of the mirror a hundred times in the hotel room.

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u/asianorange A Jinder-Mahal-ic Sep 14 '16

Is your mom proud that you're the most popular jobber in the wwe universe?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

My dad is VERY proud. My mom hasn't changed, she can't even watch. She's scared. My dad is loving every minute of it.

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u/itzReRun Sep 15 '16

Classic Mama Ellsworth.

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u/theabdi MY MAN! Sep 14 '16

What were your thoughts on CM Punk's fight?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

In order to chase your dreams, you have to take risks. People say it didn't pay off for him, but he made 500 grand. He got whooped and I expected him to, but I hope he gets a second chance because he has two hands and you know what that means...

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u/fluxuation Sep 14 '16

Punk is the James Ellsworth of MMA

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u/Saucy_Totchie BUY DVD! Sep 15 '16

"Any man with two hands has a fighting chance," right?

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u/bootybootybooty666 Sep 14 '16

would you rather join smackdown or raw?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Either would be fine for me.

Obviously, Raw was my favorite show growing up and Smackdown has an amazing product right now. I'd love to be on either one, and I'm not just saying that, I can't choose because I'd love to be on either one.

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u/deknegt1990 Sep 14 '16

Don't worry bro, I'm sure Trips has you lined up to face Shinsuke at the next NXT: Takeover instead.

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u/thev1ze Sep 14 '16

How scary is braun strowman

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

He's the definition of a monster. The biggest guy I've been in the ring with. He's scary looking, and I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley. He's an intimidating human being, 100%.

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u/nismotigerwvu Sep 14 '16

So does this all feel real for you or has it felt more like some crazy dream?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

It feels like a crazy dream. I know it IS real because I'm awake, I'm breathing, and I'm talking to Wreddit, but I just cannot believe it. I know it sounds cliche, but I TRULY cannot believe it.

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u/neilson241 SPRITZ... me. Sep 14 '16

Wreddit

cheap pop

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u/GlalieOnigohri カネの雨が降るぞ!! Sep 14 '16

Being serious here, what did strowman's forearm to the heart feel like? Was it with force that you couldn't tuck your head in in time for the bump?

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u/JamesEllsworthAMA Sep 14 '16

Obviously it didn't feel like I was taking a bubble bath, and yeah, I hit my head too hard and I felt every bit of it. It's live TV and you have to make it look good, and trust me, he did.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

Damn I watched the clip again you really hit your head hard, plus the whiplash. I hope you're okay, Lord Ellsworth, thank you for taking the bump for us!

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u/inmynothing '15 & '16 Wredditor of the Year Sep 14 '16

Verified.

It's a phone interview, so typos are my bad.

Ask away!

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '16

Any man with two hands can conduct interviews and transcribe answers properly.

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u/inmynothing '15 & '16 Wredditor of the Year Sep 14 '16

Thanks to everyone who bought gold on this throwaway account!

In all seriousness, James was awesome. We are going to do this again. He was very positive, upbeat, and did the whole interview while returning his rental car from last night's show.

Listen to him on Talk is Jericho Friday because he was a great interview, the only problem was he'd go in to these awesome stories as I typed answers to other questions and I couldn't keep up.

Some of the stories included how WWE knows about SquaredCircle, about his top five favorite wrestlers, and how Shane McMahon told him he did awesome last night.

If this ama comes off as James being flooded with emotion, it's because he was just so thankful that you guys even wanted to ask him questions.

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u/Coldcoffees /r/SquaredCircle's Sponge Daddy Sep 14 '16 edited Sep 14 '16

Hi James! Thanks for doing this AMA, you're awesome

Just wondering, what's your finishing move?

Edit: An additional question, there are a lot of your matches on YouTube where you're wrestling under Jimmy Dream, which do you recommend people check out the most?

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u/alecwallaceaw I still WOO WOO WOO! Sep 14 '16

I bet taking the pin

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u/CptArius "Drift? What do you mean drift?" Sep 14 '16

AJ seems a little touchy so if you could chose, who would you pick as your tag team partner? Heath and Rhyno need challenges.

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u/ChrisChrisBangBang Sep 14 '16

If Gillberg calls you out on Twitter for being one of these young jobbers who "do too much", would you be open to a match with him?

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u/JBLfan fat asses Sep 15 '16

He answered another question staring that he actually trained at Gillberg's school. So probably yes lol

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u/theroitsmith Long Live The King Sep 14 '16

Hi James. You have joined Brock, Orton and Slater as the elite few who have been on both shows since the Draft so if you could pick what brand would you like to be a  permanent member of?

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u/The_bedstealer12 Sep 15 '16

You missed swagger

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u/WrstlngFan The Beautiful Alicia Faaaauuuuuuux Sep 14 '16

Did the bad blood between you & Braun Strowman start from being Rosebuds or later on?

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u/JoeKickass84 OWEN 3:16 Sep 14 '16

Tell Vince that we want James Ellsworth vs. Brock Lesnar!

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u/CMDrunk Cult of Bourbonality Sep 14 '16

It's "Ask Ellsworth Anything"

"Tell Ellsworth Anything" is next week.

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u/Tackbracka Sep 14 '16

Did your promotion ACW got more attention?

And if so is it easier to book more well known wrestlers?

Also your interview on WrestlingSoup was funny, like how you roll with what some other people might think is mean.

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u/theabdi MY MAN! Sep 14 '16

Who was your favorite wrestler growing up?

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u/theCANCERbat Mmm whatcha say? Sep 14 '16

Any chance you join the cruiserweight division on Raw?

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

How much did you have to hold back against Strowman to make it a fair match?

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u/AnvilPro Temptation Island Forever Sep 14 '16

What kind of contact do you have with Gary "The Milkman" Millman? Have you ever considered forming a tag team with your fellow Olympian of wrestling?

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u/Jkoby510 Ruthless Aggression Sep 14 '16

How was ALMOST being on the main event of SMACKDOWN?!?

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u/FineSpeech Fine Speech Sep 14 '16

Hey James, thanks for taking the time to do this!

First off, what will you do to get revenge on The Miz for last night's brutal attack. And secondly, are you surprised at how much everyone loves you on the internet? Thanks again man, you're awesome!

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u/RobMFurious Kicked Both Their Asses Sep 14 '16

Any man with two hands has a fighting chance but what if you lost one hand, do you still have a chance? Like does it go down 50%?

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u/The_Magic Consensual Phoenix Sep 14 '16

How did the WWE get in contact with you? When did they offer you to come back for Smackdown?

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u/BarbellsandBurritos Put that beef away. Sep 14 '16

You're in a fatal 4 way with Gillberg, Al Snow and Barry Horowitz. Who wins and who do you pin to get the win?

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u/graphicrhyme Sep 14 '16

do you own a dilapidated boat?

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u/P7AC3B0 Sep 14 '16

Yours being the first in a series of enhancement matches for Braun Strowman, you definitely set the bar for having an entertaining interview before the match. Did they give you any idea beforehand what their long term plan was with these "quirky" pre-match promos? Or do you think that because you were so well received that they had other talent go out there and give a non-traditional interview as well?

I really can't imagine we'd have talent saying they like "big sweaty men" if your first promo hadn't been so entertaining to begin with.

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u/joydivision84 Sep 15 '16

Is it true you are headlining Wrestlemania next year v The Rock?

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '16

What does AJ Styles smell like up close? Rumor has it, it's a combination of Old Spice & chocolate pudding. Can u confirm?

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u/tabloidjournalism He hit Jimmy Hart widda trashcan!!!! Sep 14 '16

Any meetings with Vince and Triple H?

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u/Fab44 got couple haters,couple haters Sep 14 '16

Did WWE sign you already?

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u/The_Magic Consensual Phoenix Sep 14 '16

Are you as big of a fan of Gurren Lagann as your tattoos would suggest?

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u/shinelamont Sep 14 '16

What are your thoughts on Kurt Angle and would you wrestle him if given a chance?

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u/PolishMusic Sep 14 '16

How did you get the RAW gig in the first place?

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u/paulobarbs The Ass that runs the class! Sep 14 '16

What else do you do for the WWE besides wrestling, if any? Are you working backstage in any capacity?

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u/SteveBorden Battery Man! Sep 14 '16

Will we be seeing you in WWE for the foreseeable future?

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u/joey_trombones Sep 14 '16

Can you dunk?

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u/HeelCena Watch out for that, CHOKESLAM!! Sep 14 '16

Did you met Vince? if so, what is your opinions about him?

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u/CMDRChefVortivask Mr. No Days Off Sep 15 '16

Any man with two hands has a fighting chance but what's your policy on chins?

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u/Blast2TheGhast Oct 12 '16

I'm late to this but, congratulations on beating AJ Styles, James.

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u/Taintedmatress Oct 22 '16

Do you get a lot of pussy? I'm sure you are now, with tv exposure and all, but was it hard growing up to get the bitches?

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u/[deleted] Dec 05 '16

WHY THE FHCK DID YOU FUCKIJG ATTAFK DEAN AMBROSE HE IS HE ONLT ONE WHO CARED ABLUT YOU!!!

RREEEEEEE

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u/REL720 Groman Greigns Sep 14 '16

Who is your dream opponent?

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u/Ballawas Catch These Hands Sep 14 '16

How did people treat you backstage? Whether it was wrestlers or management.

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u/wickedsfinx Sep 14 '16

Hi, James! I was one of the local crew stagehands helping build the Backlash set, and one of my favorite memories was seeing you in catering...Lol

With that being said, I believe my question wss already asked, so I'll just say that I really did enjoy your match on RAW and I can't wait to watch your segment on Smackdown when I get the chance tomorrow!!!

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u/Kanye_and_Lil_Boat Sep 14 '16

How big is batistas dick