TNT Rough Cut - Boy Wonder
When he started training at age 18, promoters warned Billy Kidman that he was too small to wrestle; that he could never compete with bruisers two to three times his size. But the young athlete persisted, mastered aerial moves that took advantage of his size, and now proudly holds the Cruiserweight title and the industry's respect. Chad Damiani spoke to Kidman about Jerry Springer, "Baywatch" and what he loves about movies.
CD: What's your favorite movie?
Kidman: GoodFellas.
CD: Who's your favorite actor?
Kidman: Robert De Niro
CD: Who's your favorite actress?
Kidman: Jenna Jameson? Hmmm, I don't know if I really have one.
CD: What was the last movie you saw in a theater or on video?
Kidman: The Jerry Springer movie, Ringmaster. I'm a huge, huge
fan of Springer, but I didn't like the movie at all.
CD: You've gone to actual tapings, haven't you?
Kidman: Uh-huh.
CD: Was that a good time?
Kidman: Oh, definitely, but the movie was a total letdown.
CD: Do you have any interest in doing TV or film work?
Kidman: I definitely do. If opportunities come down the line,
great. And if they don't, that's fine, too. But I'd definitely be
interested in doing some acting.
CD: What would be an ideal role for you?
Kidman: Something on "Baywatch." I could be the guy who
is saved from the water -- that would be perfect.
CD: If you change one thing about movies today, what would it
be?
Kidman: God, I don't know how to answer that one. You know, I
don't think there is anything I would change, because you do need
all types of movies; everybody has different tastes, so you need
your Austin Powers and your Star Wars to satisfy different needs.