I met this man around one month ago at my first night covering UCW in Union City, Tn. His name is Gaylon "Southern Perfection" Ray. I had only seen him wrestle once and knew him to not be favored in the fans eyes. I am cautious of when and to whom I speak, so that I don't speak out of turn or make a bad impression. So I just sat back and watched how Gaylon interacted with the wrestling staff. In that time I found he has two different personas. In ring and out of ring. This is a common thing in the wrestling world. It is their way of coping with the life. Gaylon is soft spoken, and he likes to speak about his family. This impressed me. People who are loyal to family are generally loyal in all aspects of their lives.
I can say now that a month has passed, I have gotten to know more about Gaylon Ray. In the ring he is a force to be reckoned with and generally does not care for what the fans think. He is currently the UCW US Champion and he has spent the last four weeks working his way towards that victory. Outside of the ring, Gaylon is a decent man that cares for his family and I have really enjoyed getting to know him.
Please take the time and get to know a little about Gaylon Ray in the following 10 Questions.
1. Why did you want to become a pro wrestler? I grew up watching Shawn Michaels . He inspired me to do what I do know and I use some of his moves as a way to acknowledge that.
2.Who is your Favorite Wrestler and why? My favorite wrestler is Jeff Jarrett. I look at his lfe as a roll model because of all the stuff that he's been through with his wife battling cancer. With all of that going on he still there for his family.
3. What is the best experience in or out of the ring you have had in pro wrestling and why? My best experience would have to be me being in a ring with Sarge. He has taught me quite a bit and I learn every time I am in there with him.
4. What was the Coolest venue/location you have wrestled in and why? Ridgeland, South Carolina. I wrestled in front of 3000 people.
5. Who is the most experienced or well known person you have wrestled? The most experienced person I have wrestled would have to be Brian Christopher.
6. Is there a story behind your wrestling name? Not really. I was just sitting in a dressing room one night, when someone in charge of the Event came up to me and said "hey you are going to be Southern Perfection" I liked it and it has stuck.
7. Who over the years has been your Biggest Rival and why? That would have to be my brother "Biscuit" Sibling Rivalry if you want to call it that.
8. What is your entrance theme Music? "Simply irresistible"
9. What makes you stand out in the wrestling business? I think I would have to say my Dedication.
10. What has been your Proudest Moment in the sport of wrestling.? My proudest moment would have to be at UCW when I Performed at a benefit for Lloyds Moore's brother. It was good to give back.
Picture taken after Gaylon's recent US Title Win in UCW.
I can say now that a month has passed, I have gotten to know more about Gaylon Ray. In the ring he is a force to be reckoned with and generally does not care for what the fans think. He is currently the UCW US Champion and he has spent the last four weeks working his way towards that victory. Outside of the ring, Gaylon is a decent man that cares for his family and I have really enjoyed getting to know him.
Please take the time and get to know a little about Gaylon Ray in the following 10 Questions.
Height: 5' 10"
weight: 210
Years wrestling: 10 years
Current Promotions: UCW
weight: 210
Years wrestling: 10 years
Current Promotions: UCW
1. Why did you want to become a pro wrestler? I grew up watching Shawn Michaels . He inspired me to do what I do know and I use some of his moves as a way to acknowledge that.
2.Who is your Favorite Wrestler and why? My favorite wrestler is Jeff Jarrett. I look at his lfe as a roll model because of all the stuff that he's been through with his wife battling cancer. With all of that going on he still there for his family.
3. What is the best experience in or out of the ring you have had in pro wrestling and why? My best experience would have to be me being in a ring with Sarge. He has taught me quite a bit and I learn every time I am in there with him.
4. What was the Coolest venue/location you have wrestled in and why? Ridgeland, South Carolina. I wrestled in front of 3000 people.
5. Who is the most experienced or well known person you have wrestled? The most experienced person I have wrestled would have to be Brian Christopher.
6. Is there a story behind your wrestling name? Not really. I was just sitting in a dressing room one night, when someone in charge of the Event came up to me and said "hey you are going to be Southern Perfection" I liked it and it has stuck.
7. Who over the years has been your Biggest Rival and why? That would have to be my brother "Biscuit" Sibling Rivalry if you want to call it that.
8. What is your entrance theme Music? "Simply irresistible"
9. What makes you stand out in the wrestling business? I think I would have to say my Dedication.
10. What has been your Proudest Moment in the sport of wrestling.? My proudest moment would have to be at UCW when I Performed at a benefit for Lloyds Moore's brother. It was good to give back.
Thank you Gaylon. I wish you continued Success.
Derrick O'Dell
Wrestling News Center
Picture taken after Gaylon's recent US Title Win in UCW.
