In PWPonderings’ latest exclusive interview, Alec Price (@ThePriceCityOG) sits down with Scott Mitchell (@Scott44Mitchell) to talk about GCW, Jordan Oliver, Bustah & The Brain, his upcoming match against the Brothers of Funstruction, his dream matches, what’s next for him, and so much more. Watch it in its entirety down below.

How was your Alaska trip, and taking part in GCW’s debut in Anchorage, AK?

“Alaska was amazing. It’s one of those parts of the country that I feel like a lot of people don’t ever see themselves getting to because it’s, you have to think, when we were up there, 907 Wrestling is the only wrestling company that is in Alaska. There’s no other competition. There are no other wrestling companies because it’s just so expensive up there. He was telling me, a ring would cost them roughly 4K or 5K because of the travel and the gas, and everything. So, it was an amazing experience. It kind of reminded me of the northeast with the weather, but I feel like Alaska has its own feel to it. You can’t really stick a pin in it. We met someone from New Jersey who lived there for years, but he didn’t sound like he was from New Jersey; he sounded Canadian. It was just a great experience. You just realize, like, wow, this is all wilderness. People are small things up here. There’s no sound pollution, the air is very clean, and everywhere is dope. I loved it up there, honestly. I can move up there after wrestling.”

Recently, you and Jordan Oliver faced off with the Brothers of Funstruction in a Riddlebox match. What was this one like for you, especially competing in such a bizarre but awesome match type?

“We had a lot of fun, but I technically didn’t have any fun because I wrestled the clowns in their match. This was a setup. We’re in Detroit, where ICP and the clowns are stationed. That’s their home turf, they get their match. You have to understand, the JCW roster, especially the Brothers of Funstruction, they can’t wrestle me and Jordan in our match. They can’t wrestle us in any type of match but their own. It was not fun putting that together because we didn’t know what was in those boxes. Jordan and I are tape masters. The minute we know we’re going for an opponent, we start watching old tapes, we start bringing in, and we start talking. We’re a real tag team. From the minute we get on the road to even now, Jordan and I  are texting each other, talking about tag ideas, ideas for us, and helping us grow. So, we’re a real tag team. Then you got these brothers who are blood, who are veterans, and have been around the scene and done a lot of things, and we can’t watch any tape for this match or prepare for this match because the brothers are already unpredictable as is. That match was hell, honestly. I did not like it. I got hit with a fire extinguisher. They used chemical warfare on us. Like, what is this? This isn’t even professional wrestling anymore? This is clown stuff. This is clown sh*t. What’s going on? Otherwise, I love Detroit, but the clowns, no.”

This weekend, you and Jordan will be working with Brothers of Funstruction once again. What’s on your mind heading into this one?

“My mindset heading into this weekend. Jordan and I have two big matches this weekend. On the 11^th, we have ResinMania. We’re going for the ResinMania tag straps. Jordan and I are going to walk out as ResinMania Tag Team Champions. We’re still the Xcite Tag Team Champions, and come AC, October 12^th, the Brothers of Funstruction, I don’t know what type of match it is, but we’re ready. We’re going to bring it GCW style. Maybe some tables, maybe some chairs, we don’t, who knows? But at the end of the day, this is going to be a very successful weekend for Bustah & The Brain. On the plan of world domination, something that people don’t understand. Two people, who are the most booked wrestlers in the business in the world, are coming together to take over what should be ours. We’re walking out with the RezzaMania tag straps, we’re walking out with the GCW tag straps, and anyone else, if you want the smoke, put your tag team straps up against Bustah & The Brain. Our percentage of winning is 99.9%; there is no losing.”

You and Jordan quickly became one of the top tag teams in all independent wrestling. What was it like when you two found out you were going to be a tag team in Game Changer Wrestling?

“I never knew Jordan was there. At that point, I was going into this match by myself (at Joey Janela’s Spring Break). The whole WrestleMania weekend, I was shopping around for partners. Jimmy Lloyd and I tagged together at DragonGate, Marcus and I at the BZW show, so yeah. I didn’t know who was going to show up, and I didn’t think Jordan was going to come because at that point, he was still injured, or still had a little bit left. So, he came back early. It was amazing. It was great to see Jordan there. We were arch-rivals on the road. I would have never expected to see Jordan Oliver come out there. It’s weird because he and I have always been compared a lot when we were younger. People in the northeast compared me to him, and people on the New York scene compared him to me. It was great. We never saw what we were going to do together. We just saw this as something that was going to be the best situation for both of us right now. We realized very soon after that this was it. This is what we were both missing. It was the key. It’s going to help both of us grow. We’ve just been taking off since then. I’m grateful for everything we got to do, and grateful for the more opportunities that will come with us being a team as Bustah & The Brain.”

How will Cole Radrick fit into this situation when he is healthy and ready to make a comeback?

“I don’t know. I love tagging with Cole Radrick. Raddy Daddy is my boy blue. He’s been one of my best friends since I came to GCW a while ago. It was a horrible accident that caused him to be injured. I don’t know. I love Cole, but I love Jordan. Both of them are my brothers. I feel like both of them can get along. Perhaps all three of us can help eliminate the bad heels in GCW right now. There are a lot of heels. Maybe it just takes three babies to bring it all together. I think right now, Bustah & The Brain is what I need to be doing. But I think we can all come to a consensus. We’re all boys, we can all talk it out and figure it out. Until that day comes, I’m just going to focus on Bustah & The Brain, focus on Alec Price, and see where it takes me.”

GCW is a promotion that can sometimes get some weird hate online. But what’s it like to belong to such a well-known indie promotion and work with some of the best wrestlers in the world on that roster?

“It’s amazing. We have the best locker room in the business. We have the best people. The best wrestlers come to GCW. There’s a reason why half the people, fresh off TV or still on TV, make an appearance. It’s been a very gratifying experience. I’ve worked my butt off for the past couple of years to make myself a roster member at GCW and prove that I’m really for this and not just one of these guys coming through to use GCW as a platform. I’m here to help build the product and build myself with the product. Brett Lauderdale is one of the best promoters. I really love working for Lauderdale. He’s always taking care of me and making sure I’m good. I’ve never had an issue with him. There have been times when other promotions have pulled some stuff, but Brett’s taken care of it. I love working for GCW, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity that Game Changer Wrestling has given me. I’ve grown myself as a wrestler in Game Changer. I’ve become a better wrestler. It’s not that I don’t know if I was able, but I think it would have taken me a lot longer if it weren’t for GCW. A lot of the people in the locker room are veterans like EFFY, Mance Warner, Manders, and Joey Janela. All of these people have been on the road and have done it all and seen it all. They’re there to help us grow with it. A big wave raises all ships. At the end of the day, we’re going to grow together, and we’re better as a unit. Everyone on that roster, I love. They’re family. I’m just grateful for Game Changer Wrestling. It’s amazing. A couple of years ago, I told myself I would be on GCW. Before I even got there, before the IWTV Championship, it was Nick Gage vs. someone, and I was like, I want to be there, I need to be there, I’m going to be there. Getting the opportunity at JCW, and then Brett giving me the shot at AC to wrestle Jordan in my debut, and him letting me come on the road and bringing me for the travel. It’s just amazing. I’ve been to Alaska, I’ve been to Japan, I’ve been to Europe, I’ve done my first tours with GCW, and I’m super grateful for this company. We’re the last outlaws. Ain’t nobody touching us. To all the Twitter trolls, it doesn’t matter what you say, because you’re the first people who’d want to get booked by Brett Lauderdale and GCW, and then you’d be here like ‘this is amazing, I love it,’ but then you’re the next person to go talk trash. I don’t want to hear any more Twitter trolls. Unless you’re in the business, have the experience, or are in here, I don’t want to hear it. I don’t have the experience. I will fight tooth and nail to protect this company.”

You’ve been involved in quite a few MOTY contenders this year. The other one saw you, Jordan, and Marcus Mathers square off with Billie Starkz, Megan Bayne, and Miyu Yamashita. How much fun was that match for you, and what was it like?

“I thought it was going to be a great match regardless. It was one of those matches where we knew everyone in there. We know Megan’s an amazing worker, we know Billie’s an amazing worker, and we know Marcus is one of our boys. We all came up at the same time. We knew it was going to be a great match. Hartford was one of those matches where I don’t think we could have planned to have that match. It was just the right environment, the right crowd, the time on the card, the way the card was built, everything that led up to the match was perfect for it to be what it was. We got back to the back and said Wow, that was amazing. I always have great matches, especially in the northeast, because I’m a little fired up. After all, it’s like my house, I have to show up and show out. It was amazing. It’s the highest-rated intergender match all time. 4 out of 5 stars on the Meltzer. I think it’s my first ever time being rated by Meltzer. It’s fantastic. That’s what matches that you train, try, and call for years and years to have. It just happens without you even meaning to. That was the match of the year.”

You also recently wrestled at Alpha-1 against Trey Miguel. What was it like finally getting to work with him, and how important was it for you to show everyone how valuable you still are as a singles star, too?

“That’s the good thing about the tag team, is that we’re (with Jordan) both still very good singles wrestlers. I’m very thankful for places like Alpha-1 and Ethan Page, AIW, and Limitless Wrestling. They still allow me to be a singles wrestler and show why I am one of the best wrestlers in the world. I love it up there. Those are my places. I feel like I’m home. The fans are amazing. I want people to know that just because Jordan and I are a tag team, if you take us separately, we’re still the most booked wrestlers in the world, singles-wise. We’re still the best wrestlers in the world. It doesn’t matter where we are, who we’re facing, I am one of the best wrestlers in the world. I’m blessed with that. Thanks, God. I love matches like that because they still give me a reason to be wrestling. Wrestling is a team sport, but it’s also a solo sport. It’s a lot like track. Track, you’re training with your team, doing everything together, but the minute you get to a meet, yeah, I’m facing other schools, but when I’m running 100-meter hurdles in indoor track, I’m still facing my boys. So, we’re still racing towards the finish line. It keeps me good. Keeps me on my toes. Keeps my cardio good. With tag wrestling, you get a chance to get out, but you don’t get that in singles wrestling. Trey Miguel is one of the best in the world. I’ve been needing to have that match for a while. Ethan has blessed me with a lot of opportunities to get better by facing people like Stu Grayson, Trey Miguel, Daniel Garcia, Jimmy Jacobs, so yeah, I’m blessed. Thank you to everyone who’s seen something in Alec Price and has allowed me to show why I’m still one of the best in the world.”

Do you have any future goals for yourself, whether for the remainder of this year or next?

“Yeah, I would like to do a month tour of Europe and Japan, solo. Like a month in Japan, maybe a month over in Europe. Just going across the country, maybe ending in Portugal. My family is from there, so maybe seeing the Gregorios that I’ve never met before. My goal is to get bigger, get in better shape, which I already am, but I need to get better, and get signed. I’m at a point in my life and in my career where I’m waiting and I’m prepping until that opportunity comes. You won’t be able to get rid of me. I’m going to get there, be there, and show why I’m the best. Those are my goals. I’m just going to keep praying and keep working hard, and I’ll get there.”

Any future opponents you’d really like to share the ring with?

“I like the Rascalz as a tag match, but I’d also love to get Zachary Wentz in a singles match. Oku. I want Oku badly. I’m down to face everyone. Whoever wants the smoke. Bring it on. TV or not TV. Alec Price will face you, and Alec Price will outwork you. Come on.”