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Q: Where did you get the name "Echelon"?

A: Awhile back I was surfing the 'net and came across a site called Project ECHELON. In short, it's supposedly a multi-governmental anti-terrorism operation that captures electronic communication & international phone calls, filtering the content for certain suspicious words & phrases. Ahhh, a conspiracy theorist's worst nightmare; supposedly Big Brother really is watching! I figured then & there that if such a thing really does exist, I'll raise their flags every time I'm online. Besides, "Echelon" is a really cool word.

Q: Do you have any signature moves?

A: Yes, yes I do.  You can find the whole list on my Bio Page!

Q: So do you fight men or women?

A: I'm an equal opportunity ass-kicker.  To be honest, after working both genders, I prefer wrestling the guys.  I can hit them harder.

Q: Is it really as dangerous/painful as you make it out to be?

A: Probably moreso. I won't lie, there's a tremendous amount of pain involved and the risk of injury is very high. Even training in a controlled environment with someone very experienced, I still get hurt. Wrestling isn't for everyone and it isn't something I recommend anyone try to learn on their own. Is it worth it, though? To me it is. The pain goes away eventually, but I'll always have this love of the business.
Updated: Now that I've been doing this for a while, I can say with absolute confidence that it's likely more painful than I admit to, and just as dangerous as it all sounds.  I've now got 5 concussions under my belt, have broken my nose 3 times, dislocated both shoulders, cracked ribs, and received more bruises than I could possibly count.  Injuries = both danger and pain, so there's your answer.  :)

Q: Who would you like to work a match with?

A: Rhyno. 

Q: Do you plan to still take on men in the arena and expand challenging men to bigger wrestling leagues?

A: Of course!  I'm always eager to meet new people and wrestle in different feds.  The idea of wrestling in front of a crowd of thousands is immensely appealing to me, so "bigger" feds do have their appeal.

Q: What type of moves would you use when fighting a man who his bigger and stronger than you, if it came to a no disqualification match?

A: In a no DQ match?  I like chairs.  I like chairs to the head an awful lot in situations like that.  In any match where I'm pitted against someone bigger and stronger than me, I try to take them off their feet early on.  I'll use kicks to the hamstrings & quads, whatever leglock I can grab, chopblocks, knee-drops, stuff like that.  

Q: I am hoping to start my pro wrestling training during my 12th grade year of high school. I was wondering what it's like learning how to wrestle? What are some of the hardest things that you had to learn?

A: Starting young is a good thing, but I'd recommend you finish high school before you start training. Having an education is vital, because you cannot count on making a living doing this; in addition, training takes so much out of you, mentally and physically, that it can really affect your schooling.
That said, learning to wrestle will be the hardest thing you'll ever do. It's painful, it's emotionally and mentally exhausting, and it's a life-changing decision. You'll likely doubt yourself and your abilities. Hang on, though. It's also the most rewarding feeling when you learn how to throw your first clothesline, for example. When everything comes together and you get ready to have your first match, it's like winning the lottery and riding a rollercoaster at the same time.
One of the hardest things I had to learn was to fight the natural instinct not to fall violently. Your body tells you it's a real bad idea to get thrown from the ring to land on unpadded concrete, but you have to be able to ignore that instinct. It was also very difficult for me to learn how to get on the microphone. I've never been much of a public speaker, so it took some time before I was able to pick up the mic and not whisper!