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Dave Taylor Shoot Interview (2012) 4/21/12

In this insightful 2012 shoot interview, Dave Taylor reflects on a wrestling career that spanned more than three decades and continued a family tradition in the sport. Coming from a British wrestling family, Taylor discusses breaking into the business during the heyday of the United Kingdom’s wrestling scene and developing the technical style that would earn him worldwide respect. He shares stories from his early years wrestling throughout Europe before establishing himself internationally as one of the most skilled and reliable performers of his generation.

Taylor looks back on his runs in WCW and WWE, discussing memorable matches and rivalries with some of wrestling’s biggest names including Ric Flair, Chris Benoit, William Regal, Fit Finlay, Steve Austin, Bret Hart, and many others. He talks about his successful partnership with Regal, his role as a mentor to younger talent, and his experiences during both the WCW and WWE locker room eras. Throughout the interview, Taylor offers a unique perspective on the evolution of wrestling from the territorial days through the global expansion of the business, while sharing behind-the-scenes stories about the legends, champions, and rising stars he encountered throughout his remarkable career.