@@lancevangen6485 Thank you lol. I always say you never know someone truly until you live with them. I remember everyone used to love my dad but at home he was terrible
Please, pretty please, pass along my gratitude to Greg for sharing these precious memories. He was a huge part of the painfully short time I had with my cherished father. Greg, you truly touch my heart with your humility and kindness you have for everyone. You are the cool guy who is chill with everyone. Bucket list, to shake your hand one day.
Greg's dad was a famous wrestler in the 50's & 60's and Greg in the 70's & 80's. Greg post career interviews show what a good fella he is and I've never heard other wrestlers say anything bad about him.
The more I hear The Hammer's shoots, the more time I have for him. Great storyteller, never unloads on others. Seems to be fair-minded and unbitter towards all those he's worked with even if they've been not so great to him. Great life philosophy - do your best, have fun, be kind, don't take shit but don't shit on others. The Hammer is a gentleman.
The Hammer still looks the same after all these years wow. I grew up watching these guys in the 80's and 90's. I was born in 79. Thanks for those great years.
I grew up in the Tampa Bay area of Florida which also happens to be the the true home of many wrestlers I've been fortunate enough to cross paths in public with a few of the well-known wrestlers most of them are kind and polite to their fans but when I ran across Greg The Hammer Valentine shopping one day I walked up putting my hand out for a handshake and said I don't want to make a scene and have a bunch of people come here but I want to thank you for many years of enjoyment watching you do what you do the man look me straight in the eye and said thank you that's one of the nicest compliments I've ever heard such a polite kind-hearted gentleman he proved to me that day just chatting for a couple of moments of his true persona once again the hammer Valentine I will always wish you the best in your endeavors and thank you for all the entertainment for so many years and also most importantly how kind thoughtful and gracefulness when we had a few moments to just talk once again thank you sir
My parents owned a motel in San Bernadino, CA and the night manager was a jobber from back in the day. Every summer I used to work at the motel I enjoyed the stories he would tell me like these shoot interviews. He said the nicest guy in all of wrestling was Greg Valentine. After all these years seeing these interviews I truly believe Greg Valentine was one of the best people in wrestling behind the scenes
When I started watching wrestling Greg was in rhythm and blues, seemed to be the boring guy of the two, but through UA-cam I have seen his career, what a great wrestler, working with the greatest and made a great legacy, respect for the hammer
True story - Niagara Falls Arena 1987 - Greg and Brutus are in the tunnel waiting to come out. I made a sign of them both and asked Brutus to sign it. He said no! Greg grabbed it and signed it for me. I ripped off the part w Brutus right in front of him. Class act Greg is. Always liked the heels after that!
Must have been something in the water in that area of Minnesota. Rude, the Road Warriors, Scott Norton all coming from the same area & NONE of them you would want to make angry.
@THE RENAGADE yes I've heard the stories my fave was the arm wrestling in a bar with cops rude beat the cop and Mr perfect kept the $$$ classic Kurt I miss them both
His story telling and recounts are deep, knowledgeable and fair. I think it's probably the best insight as to the characters and inner workings of the wrestling industry. Some amazing stuff here.
What a solid, good guy. Still has his reputation and integrity. Love the nostalgia lately going back to when I was little and thought I had it rough. Wow I'd give fourty years of my life to go back and re-live all the good days.
These interviews with Mr.Valentine has been a highlight of you tube for me. I used to root for him and ric flair in the 70s when they had the nwa tag team belts.
I got to work with Greg once years ago in the independents. He really is just as chill as he appears in these interviews. I do have to say I’m glad I’m hearing about the nut buster now and not before I worked with him.
The Hammer was such a tough wrestler, with one hell of a mean streak in the ring, and also one hell of a tactician. To learn that such a nasty heel from my childhood is such a fantastic, down to earth, friendly and respectful guy is one of the great things about wrestling. The interviews you’ve done with Greg Valentine have been absolutely top-notch. Well done, boys.
Good ole Greg "The Hammer" Valentine! Used to love watching him wrestle on Saturday mornings as a kid! Nobody could fall on their face quite like he did. \m/
Greg Valentine was a Wrestlers wrestler , Master of the Art, Inherited from his Father/Trainer and The Hart's, I Could Understand Why Greg Valentine Had Problems with Otherb Wrestlers because Many of them Are Transplants from other Sports like Football, Bodybuilding, Bouncers , Singers/ musician like Hogan
I love these with Greg Valentine and Ken Patera's interviews. There so great I would never have guessed either because they were both heals. I hope you will interview Ken Patera next again.
The Owen Hart spot that Valentine is talking about took place at the 88 Survivor Series. Bret Hart also talked about it in his book. You can see Owen is in quite a bit of pain when it happened lol
I saw Hammer at a Tampa Bay Rays game back in 2008. He was literally 2 rows in front of me, and I’ll always regret not asking him to take a picture with me. I just didn’t want to bother him, but he seems like he would’ve been cool with it. Maybe someday we’ll meet again
Back when I was taking judo classes, I remember feeling pain in my nuts after some of the throws. And there we trained on that padded mat with 2" cushion. Now imagine wrestlers landing on their back on a hard surface. Makes me wonder if that happens more often in the profession.
It's amazing to see how down to earth humble of a man Greg is. Not 1 backstabbing no bitch in or complaing. He's the Ultimate Preofesional hands down wut a legend.
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Not like Honky
These interviews with Greg Valentine, have been the best. Well done. Greg is a really cool guy
The best wrestler to interview, not full of hate and tried to get along with everybody.
i think leaping lanny poffo is better...better story teller
I agree 100%. He seems like the only wrestler without an axe to grind!
And I've never heard anyone say a bad word about Greg
Might be right.
This is spot on ! This series of Valentine shoots has made me gain so much respect for the Hammer.
“I ruptured his left nut.”
Just when you think these Hammer interviews can’t get any better! 😂
Love hearing these stories. Seems a true gentleman. No bitching about others.
No bitching 😁 Cause he made money. No jealousy. And he was a great worker and beat the hell outta everyone. Busted their balls.
He never bitches or rags on anyone - a proper decent bloke. Bet he's someone no one really has a bad word to say about?
Lol, he wouldn't even put over Sting.
Humility is the best legacy to have
Ur right. Real gentleman; he just destroys your testicles. Tough business
Greg Valentine is the best interview he's believable doesn't scream and holler he just makes his point
I've seen several interviews with the Hammer. Respectable of the business. Humble. Grateful. One tough man.
Greg is such a humble guy. There's nothing phony about him. He's just a good all around guy.
I agree
Must be a friend of yours. Only a few min video
Class Act. The guy has Class.
Really good guy in person. He worked once in my dad's indie promotion. Him, Harley race, road warriors, allot of different legends.
@@lancevangen6485 Thank you lol. I always say you never know someone truly until you live with them. I remember everyone used to love my dad but at home he was terrible
Please, pretty please, pass along my gratitude to Greg for sharing these precious memories. He was a huge part of the painfully short time I had with my cherished father. Greg, you truly touch my heart with your humility and kindness you have for everyone. You are the cool guy who is chill with everyone. Bucket list, to shake your hand one day.
I met him at a signing in florida...hes a big dude....lol.
Had a short time with my Dad too, still miss him 😪
Greg’s a real ball buster
Lol...just breaking balls
Literally!
They don’t call him the hammer for nothing
@@Redhood813 lol. That was great.
@@terrencedeagle4429 rt!
I am really enjoying this series with Greg. He's so gracious. I hope he's reading these comments because he's very much loved.
Listening to Greg is fantastic. To hear the stories from a time that will never be repeated is priceless.
Greg's dad was a famous wrestler in the 50's & 60's and Greg in the 70's & 80's. Greg post career interviews show what a good fella he is and I've never heard other wrestlers say anything bad about him.
Gregg the nut buster would have been hilarious. Great guy and I love listening to his interviews
😂
how many of these guys have passed away and yet we still have the hammer! Get as much interviews as possible from him. Its gold!
The more I hear The Hammer's shoots, the more time I have for him. Great storyteller, never unloads on others. Seems to be fair-minded and unbitter towards all those he's worked with even if they've been not so great to him. Great life philosophy - do your best, have fun, be kind, don't take shit but don't shit on others. The Hammer is a gentleman.
greg seems like a real good , genuine dude .
He didn’t go down deep enough on his left nut
Real remorse from Greg. You can feel his pain for what he did
Bam Son
The Hammer still looks the same after all these years wow. I grew up watching these guys in the 80's and 90's. I was born in 79. Thanks for those great years.
Never really a huge fan of his back in the day but I love sitting back listening to all his stories great interview
Humble, knowledge guy,who is not bitter like so many,really a pleasure to listen to
I grew up watching his dad Johnny Valentine but now I love these interviews with Greg. I just can't get enough of them
I got to hang out with him for a week this year. He genuinely loves to tell these stories and doesn't talk badly about anyone.
I grew up in the Tampa Bay area of Florida which also happens to be the the true home of many wrestlers I've been fortunate enough to cross paths in public with a few of the well-known wrestlers most of them are kind and polite to their fans but when I ran across Greg The Hammer Valentine shopping one day I walked up putting my hand out for a handshake and said I don't want to make a scene and have a bunch of people come here but I want to thank you for many years of enjoyment watching you do what you do the man look me straight in the eye and said thank you that's one of the nicest compliments I've ever heard such a polite kind-hearted gentleman he proved to me that day just chatting for a couple of moments of his true persona once again the hammer Valentine I will always wish you the best in your endeavors and thank you for all the entertainment for so many years and also most importantly how kind thoughtful and gracefulness when we had a few moments to just talk once again thank you sir
My parents owned a motel in San Bernadino, CA and the night manager was a jobber from back in the day. Every summer I used to work at the motel I enjoyed the stories he would tell me like these shoot interviews. He said the nicest guy in all of wrestling was Greg Valentine. After all these years seeing these interviews I truly believe Greg Valentine was one of the best people in wrestling behind the scenes
As a kid I always turn my nose up to the hammer But now with UA-cam hearing him tell stories as a regular guy , I really really like this dude
When I started watching wrestling Greg was in rhythm and blues, seemed to be the boring guy of the two, but through UA-cam I have seen his career, what a great wrestler, working with the greatest and made a great legacy, respect for the hammer
True story - Niagara Falls Arena 1987 - Greg and Brutus are in the tunnel waiting to come out. I made a sign of them both and asked Brutus to sign it. He said no! Greg grabbed it and signed it for me. I ripped off the part w Brutus right in front of him. Class act Greg is. Always liked the heels after that!
thanks for the memories hammer , your reign at 'hands down' wrestling's finest years , [ my opinion ] was the best years
Rick rude was one of the best wrestlers he had such a great mind for the business and he was one of the toughest guys ever in and out of the ring
A legit bad ass out of the ring. The man could fight.
@@WAM4EVER yes he could one tough SOB
Must have been something in the water in that area of Minnesota. Rude, the Road Warriors, Scott Norton all coming from the same area & NONE of them you would want to make angry.
@@gillies9 that's for dammed sure
@THE RENAGADE yes I've heard the stories my fave was the arm wrestling in a bar with cops rude beat the cop and Mr perfect kept the $$$ classic Kurt I miss them both
His hair is still fabulous. WOW!😯
His story telling and recounts are deep, knowledgeable and fair. I think it's probably the best insight as to the characters and inner workings of the wrestling industry. Some amazing stuff here.
I met Greg Valentine at a County Fair in Naples Florida years ago, he was a pretty cool guy.
What a great interview!!! Encore!!! Encore!!! 🎉
I met The Hammer once in Oliver BC when he was working with ECCW. What a sweetheart of a guy. And, one of my all time favorites
These Greg Valentine interviews should be playing on a loop on TVs at every U.S. airport.
What a solid, good guy. Still has his reputation and integrity. Love the nostalgia lately going back to when I was little and thought I had it rough. Wow I'd give fourty years of my life to go back and re-live all the good days.
His Stu Hart impression was hilarious!!!
Nut buster! 😂😂😂😂 I can't lol
Greg is like a blast from the past he’s awesome last of a dying breed ❤
These interviews with Mr.Valentine has been a highlight of you tube for me. I used to root for him and ric flair in the 70s when they had the nwa tag team belts.
Memories!!
Always liked "the hammer" good guy/bad guy, he was a pleasure to watch!!
@2:16 "I guess I was the nut buster"......."could've been a good gimmick" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Greg was such a heel and very intimidating in his heyday. I see that he is so humble and great storyteller.
I got to work with Greg once years ago in the independents. He really is just as chill as he appears in these interviews. I do have to say I’m glad I’m hearing about the nut buster now and not before I worked with him.
Now we know why the Atomic Drop was so effective on Rick Rude
He sold that like a champ! The best!
He gave Rick a rude awakening
Underrated comment.
@@Godzilla1982 ty, tyvm
@@golfmanmatt Rick really did sell nut busters good, his entire career....now, we know why.
Greg Valentine has the biggest heart ! Legend !
The Hammer was such a tough wrestler, with one hell of a mean streak in the ring, and also one hell of a tactician.
To learn that such a nasty heel from my childhood is such a fantastic, down to earth, friendly and respectful guy is one of the great things about wrestling.
The interviews you’ve done with Greg Valentine have been absolutely top-notch.
Well done, boys.
Good ole Greg "The Hammer" Valentine! Used to love watching him wrestle on Saturday mornings as a kid! Nobody could fall on their face quite like he did. \m/
Greg Valentine was a Wrestlers wrestler , Master of the Art, Inherited from his Father/Trainer and The Hart's, I Could Understand Why Greg Valentine Had Problems with Otherb Wrestlers because Many of them Are Transplants from other Sports like Football, Bodybuilding, Bouncers , Singers/ musician like Hogan
Back then we had three channels of quality tv shows.
Now we have 300 channels of crap
I love listening to this guy. He’s super chill
I have a great deal of respect for these pro wrestlers. I cannot imagine the pain they deal with after years of performing.
Valentine seems like a sincere, good dude.
What a sweet, tender hearted, man...
Always a good interview Hammer 🔨.
I love these with Greg Valentine and Ken Patera's interviews. There so great I would never have guessed either because they were both heals. I hope you will interview Ken Patera next again.
Don’t need Sabu
Hi! Greg is the Best, Love Watching HIM!!
That Stu Hart imitation was hilarious, lmao!🤣
Who knew "The Hammer" was really "The Nutcracker."
Madusa?
The Owen Hart spot that Valentine is talking about took place at the 88 Survivor Series. Bret Hart also talked about it in his book. You can see Owen is in quite a bit of pain when it happened lol
God, give me the strength to make it through this interview! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love these old school stories
I love listening to The Hammer tell these stories. It’s like if your grandpa was a pro wrestler!
Great interviews!!!
I saw Hammer at a Tampa Bay Rays game back in 2008. He was literally 2 rows in front of me, and I’ll always regret not asking him to take a picture with me. I just didn’t want to bother him, but he seems like he would’ve been cool with it.
Maybe someday we’ll meet again
Greg Valentine is my favorite to watch his shoots.
Freaking hilarious this guy, Greg should do stand-up🤣😂😅
The hammer was great. Loved him as a heel at the Greensboro Coliseum. Look at that beautiful hair.. still perfect! Thanks!
Greg and his Father Johnny Valentine are legends
Greg 'The Ball Buster' Valentine with his devastating finisher "The Nut Cracker'.
How about The Bionic Goose?😉🤫👈👉🏾🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol Greg “ The Nut Cracker “ Valentine
😂🤣
Just kidding legend! ❤️🙏🏽
Love Greg! Since 1985😊 Oakland California. Man....the cigarette smoke was Crazy😊
Greg Valentine out there in Vegas, breaking hearts and crushing nuts.
Greg is a true legend and a great person.
I can listen to the Hammer talk all day.
Love the HAMMER. Awesome interview
2:16 " I guess i was the " Nut Buster" 😂😂😂
Sounds like He really enjoyed his craft 😂😅
Greg The Hammer Valentine is one cool wrestler. Mr. X
Love hearing his stories. 😎
This is pure gold!!
Nut buster!!! Keep sharing the stories, Hammer!
⚡️⚡️⚡️God Bless You Greg !!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!
Greg LoL the left clipper🤣🤣🤣
Wow he is a legend of crushing the nut buster moves.
This man is awesome.
Just love Gregs stories
Love Greg interviews
Valentine in the dog collar match with Piper was epic
You can see and hear his emotion of sadness that those 2 are gone. :(
OMG the nut buster!!! That must be where "The Hammer" comes from :)
Great video thank's
The King of the Figure 4 Leg Lock 🔒💥💯💥 LEGEND 💥
Gotta hand it to Greg, he knows his Canadian TV back in the day.
The Hammer (Valentine), one of the best, funny seeing him all chilled, I remember him just pounding away on people, lol. The Ravishing one, RIP.
Back when I was taking judo classes, I remember feeling pain in my nuts after some of the throws. And there we trained on that padded mat with 2" cushion. Now imagine wrestlers landing on their back on a hard surface. Makes me wonder if that happens more often in the profession.
Greg is the classiest man to ever step into the ring.
Stu “eh, eh, you busted Ownes Nut!” 😂 I hate that I was so weak off that. Freaking hilarious
"ehhhhhh... you got big shoulders dere..."
Damn GV, they should have called you the "Nut Cracker"😅
It's amazing to see how down to earth humble of a man Greg is. Not 1 backstabbing no bitch in or complaing. He's the Ultimate Preofesional hands down wut a legend.
Greg " The BALL Buster " Valentine .
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
The Hammer!!! Nut buster!!! Great guy, haven't ever heard him talk bad about anyone
Complete hard ass in the ring but a very nice kind man in real life …respect
Gives new meaning to Owen being nicknamed "The Nugget".
It really took some balls to wrestle The Hammer! 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂