Wheeler Yuta recently spoke with Northeast Times for an in-depth interview covering all things pro wrestling.
During the discussion, the Blackpool Combat Club member from AEW offered high praise to Drew Gulak for mentoring him early in his career.
"I’ve had really good mentors, like I do with the Blackpool Combat Club," he said. "Local wrestler Drew Gulak was always helpful, Best Friends were always helpful when I was younger. I’ve been very fortunate."
Yuta continued, "I think especially Drew, he saw how determined I was to be the best pro wrestler. I had the drive and work ethic. The first time he took me on the road, he asked me if I wanted to go to an indie show. He was going from Philly to Chicago, Canada and Ohio then back to Philly. I said, ‘Of course.’ They see that dedication, you’re one of them. A person that wants to become a pro wrestler, put in the work and time. It started on indies and continued through Blackpool Combat Club."
Check out the complete interview at NortheastTimes.com. H/T to 411Mania.com for transcribing the above quotes.
