Al Perez Full Career Shoot Interview with Hannibal

Former WWE, WCW, World Class Championship Wrestling, Mid South Wrestling & All Japan Pro Wrestling Star "The Latin Heartthrob" Al Perez does a career interview with The Hannibal TV discussing his early athletic career, getting into professional wrestling, wrestling in the Canadian Maritimes, Florida, World Class Championship Wrestling, The Blanchards Territory, Puerto Rico, NWA, WCW and WWE. He also talks in about his dealings with Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff & answers live fan questions!
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[@allencollamore8052]

this guy was CRIMINALLY underused during his career he could have been huge!!!!!

[@katfeds6673]

One of the big shots made advances towards AL. He refused and threw a table across the room. That was the end of his career

[@4horsemendeath666]

One of the greatest wrestlers I've ever seen. Great fluid style awesome look. His work with the Von Erichs really made me a fan of wrestling especially WCCW. Those were the most exciting times as a kid. My whole family would cheer for him even though we loved the baby faces too. I'm so happy he is still alive. He looks great and god bless him and his family.

[@q2rawgaming247]

Al Perez was so underrated, one of the best in the business, excellent craftsman.

[@AmericanCombatAssoc]

Great Interview! Great guy and he's very fortunate to be working for UPS all those years. Not only good pay but great benefits and pension. He's gonna be one of the few who left pro wrestling and retired successfully and that's great to see

[@Mistertbones]

Al Perez was one of the top workers during the 80's and early 90's. Criminally underrated performer.

[@joebrown3996]

Love these shoot interviews Hannibal has the best shoot interviews out there better than anybody out there

[@johnfalcetta5431]

Al Perez was a damn good wrestler Him and Gary Hart were great as a manager/Heel combo The booker he's thinking of was George Scott in wcw

[@peterarvanitis6497]

A very humbling shoot interview I really enjoyed watching him an awesome entertainer very laid back

[@taysdad45]

Great interview. Al Perez was definitely one of my favorite wrestlers growing up. Glad to see he’s doing well.

[@karlvanslyke946]

Al Perez should have had more notoriety than he did exlent wrestler never saw a bad match with him great interview

[@MrJdemetsky]

He had a good body and work rate but he didn't have "it". He could have been us or tv champ and that's his ceiling

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

Criminally underrated!! Much respect and love for Al Perez!! Great to see that he's doing well. Seems like a very humble but, tell it like it is, type of guy. Thank you for the memories and I would also like to offer my condolences regarding the loss of your mother-in-law. 🙏

[@leonardstokes6036]

I met him in person over 25 years ago in Dallas, Texas and one of the most coolest cats I've ever met.

[@drew.reviews]

Really great dude. Loved his World Class work.

[@randybarnett2308]

That's where I remember him from -- he defeated Ultimate Warrior at one time💪

[@Jake4Life45]

Al Perez has 2 more years seniority than I do at UPS. Fellow UPSer👍

[@jonstefanik9400]

My friend is looking for a full-time job and is a total wrestling mark. He has done seasonal work for UPS. He enjoyed it and if I tell him Al Perez works or worked at UPS that would give him motivation to not give up on UPS.

[@michaelcapps8052]

Another classic I watch and rewatch every shoot I can Als looking great for almost 62 years old

[@85futureshock]

Seth Rollins in 20 years. I kid. I kid. In all seriousness, Al Perez has every reason to be proud of his career. He got out of the business and escaped with his health and family in an industry where you are lucky if you leave with one. Much respect.

[@ReeseMan]

Al seems like a chill dude 👌😎

[@thebsexpress6112]

LOVED this interview...Al Perez is a grounded, humble guy...Yeah, maybe he could have gone further in the wrestling business, but he has his health, steady long term employment, and a long term marriage...I'd say he has done quite well for himself...

[@AaronLesterMedia]

The best shoot channel out... Wow. Great interview. Also it's cool that Edge marked out for Mr Perez... Great guy...

[@emilkoch4098]

wow, awesome interview. I just heard about this guy the other day. If there was a top 10 list of "misused/one step away from being a star in the wrestling business" this guy would have been on that list. Al worked with some big names like Ric Flair, Ultimate Warrior, Sting, and Dusty Rhodes. Obviously to work with marquee names like that you have to be a really good wrestler, and have the complete package which Al had. Vince McMahon dropped the ball with Al big time. By the way I would have guessed he was 50-53 years old not 62 years old. He' looked a liked movie star/legit athlete in his prime and he looks good now.

[@larryfloyd4993]

gpd bless you al perez.. loved your interview.. your a real person... loved your work

[@streetcar6080]

Al Perez has been very successful in life. He's alive and worked for UPS for 25 years while staying married for more than 40 years. He will have a UPS pension waiting for him and can enjoy his retirement! Can't say the same for other wrestlers

[@jaimeperez8486]

Great interview, I always wondered what had happened to AL. Just vanished in his prime.

[@ironimpactdojo]

Hannibal, tremendous work. On your next tour (which, this one has been epic!), any interviews w/guys like Eric Embry, John Tatum, and other WCCW legends, or, probably harder to get interviews w/Ole Anderson, Terry Funk, or Bill Watts, would be great. You build a great rapport w/these guys. Thanks for all you do!

[@patricodesouza7453]

JOHN TATUM HAS DONE A SHOOT INTERVIEW,. THE INTERVIEW WITH JOHN IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON DVD!

[@redberry3852]

Al Perez definitely stood out and looked different from anybody what a disgusting waste on the part of wcw and wwf he was a standout talent ... GOD BLESS !!!

[@jrbr549]

What a good, humble guy. Awesome interview.

[@randybarnett2308]

I always wondered what happened to Al Perez, glad to see he's doing well and healthy,good interview

[@maskedsuperstarfan]

I really didn't like Al Perez back in the day - I thought he was a real prick, but I have a new found respect for him after listening to this shoot. He seems to be very humble and thankful for what the business has provided him. This was a great interview.

[@desiduarte969]

I always thought Al was a terrific talent, and this was a great interview. Thanks to Hannibal for bringing this to his fans.

[@30907bng]

I could see Al replacing Barry Windham in 89 as US Champ and a horsemen after windham left the company, then eventually turning on flair going after the world title. Also I could see him playing the razor ramon character he was a real cuban, but i couldn't see him staying in wwe putting up with that "FUNNY" stuff from fudge packer patterson.

[@billr3724]

Good interview. I remember being at ringside and seeing Al Perez in the ring. It was obvious that he was a very good technical wrestler and I remember the ladies in the audience calling out his name alot. I wish he had stayed with WCW longer.

[@matthewreeves8738]

I could see him and Manny Fernandez as a good tag team.

[@juanortiz3323]

They were a tag team in Southwest Championship Wrestling.

[@johngreen4115]

I always liked Al Perez he was underrated and underused . He still looks great . I enjoyed the interview.

[@delbertprince5302]

It looks like Al Perez took care his life real well. It seem like,he did not let wrestling destroyed his life.....

[@charliegoins3032]

Put AL from the early 90s in the Attitude Era and he is a star guarentee it. His whole persona was imo ahead of his time. Had he been in either company during the MN Wars I have no doubt he would have been a top hand.

[@awesome4k824]

another great full shoot interview

[@johndeagle4389]

The Ali-Copter was one of the best finishing maneuvers I have ever seen.

[@TimothyKendrick]

Excellent!!! As always! Thank you

[@charliegoins3032]

Known him almost my entire life. He is a loyal, and great person. Everything he says in here is 100! The man is just a better human than many of his former coworkers

[@delbertprince5302]

Facts...great guy....

[@ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind]

If you talk to him soon tell him a person said thanks for bringing Vader to their school back around 95

[@markbowman6655]

Perez seems like a true gentleman, and of decent character, a straight shooter, 29:57 shows how much Perez, was over in the wrestling world. NY failed with Perez, he never got a decent push, Perez wrestled TV with the likes of the Conquistador, Terry Taylor, and Steve Lombardi. It's too bad the WWF missed the boat on him.

[@GreggF65]

Thank you for the great interview

[@daveheathen3740]

Amazing talent and should of been given a bigger push! Straight talker and no bullshit type of guy! All the best Al!

[@ukhillboy365]

Used to follow Al in World Class & WCW, & seems like a straight up humble guy.

[@unknownconfessor4009]

Al is so awesome I can't believe he's not on social media; I would love to meet him especially since I'm in Florida. Such a down to earth guy

[@GreggF65]

I like the interview so much I’m watching it again

[@atj10884]

I believe his story on Sting. If you ever notice, Sting admits he wasnt living right back in the day, but there aren't any stories for real. Most wrestlers always say he didn't really fraternize with the boys, but maybe they just say that because he never really played politics. Somebody has to have dirt on him, but it's always guys like Flair or Luger telling the stories, and they will cover for him

[@larryfloyd4993]

TO HANNIBAL... please do a interview with baron von raschke... our older stars are dying ... and thank you... enjoy everything you go

[@yungmanong7567]

Al Perez from World class..I remember buying a magazine and the poster write up had him as the Latin Lothario. Box Office good looks

[@95750991]

Al was definitely one of my favorite wrestlers. I wished him and Wendell Cooley could have stayed together longer.

[@nononowhoa8567]

Al had a good look. And was a great worker.

[@CHICANO1975]

Al Perez, a real stand up guy. I really enjoyed this shoot.

[@rafacastorena145]

I remember Al from the World Class days. Great heel with Gary Hart. Lots of great matches with Kevin and Kerry.

[@kevinwilkins7524]

Al Perez in my opinion,Shouldve had at least one run with NWA TV TITLE,Loved him in WCCW should've been a HUGE STAR under the tutelage of Gary Hart,He's Right On About Vince though I don't watch WWE AT ALL PERIOD NOT EVEN BACK THEN

[@gp5676]

great interview

[@darkestknight4159]

He was my favorite wrestler from 87-90 but never stayed in the major promotions long enough but good to see him doing well. I'll never forget him pinning Kerry Von Erich in a steel cage match 1987 lol.

[@WarriorSmurf]

I have a feeling the guy in the locker room with Sting whose name Al wouldn't say that is no longer with us was either: Junkyard Dog, Ivan Koloff or Eddie Gilbert.

[@WarriorSmurf]

@@hgwiechie He's still with us. Also, he never wrestled in the NWA (Crockett).

[@amysmith3264]

Should have been given the Razor Ramon gimmick in WWF

[@aliasunknown6972]

McMahon really messed up with Al Perez. Perez should of been pushed to the moon. He was an unbelievable talent.

[@pantangela]

Thanks in advance hannibal!!

[@08trader]

Al Perez back in the days was a super talented and technical wrestler. Loved his matches in WCCW. Wish he would have stayed in WCW/NWA longer, he, Sting, Luger and Windham were 4 young guys that could have switched world title with Flair.

[@patricodesouza7453]

GREAT INTERVIEW,,, AMEN!!! THANK YOU. CAN ANYONE POST A VERY GOOD AWA/GWF MATCH BETWEEN AL PEREZ AND JOHN TATUM I REMEMBER SEEING FROM THE MID 1990s PLEASE?!!

[@benjaminscisly4312]

Loved al smart man

[@nononowhoa8567]

I like AL... He said Sting was an asshole.. Al said Sting was making fun of disabled children... I don't think AL would lie about that.

[@robertoacevedo6247]

Years before Marty Jinnetty And Shawn Michaels called themselves the Rockers Al Pérez and Jumping Joe Savoldi were the Rockers in WWC Puerto Rico.

[@jlover911]

he should’ve been the original Razor Ramon

[@DateTwoRelate]

Steve Borden. Good Christian who makes fun of the handicapped. Where have I heard that before?

[@wow77777]

Just Steve Trump got falsely blamed for that just like many other things

[@jayestime9388]

Hannibal THANKS!

[@davewhaley6917]

I watched him many a time in Austin at the old City Coliseum

[@hocando000]

He had two nice matches in WWE against Tito Santana and against Terry Taylor but that was it. He was never properly utilized. He would have been a big deal and could have been managed by the greats like Heenan, Jimmy Hart, Johnny Valiant or Mr Fuji.

[@angelcolonjr5695]

I remember Al Perez wrestling at Dallas Texas wccw.

[@norms3913]

He was awesome when he was with Paul Jones as manager

[@albertotorres_1]

Most heels are actually very nice and down to earth guys most baby-faces are usually pricks, not all but most.

[@adelemason9271]

Good shoot 👌

[@bacardilvr]

The booker was George Scott

[@ironimpactdojo]

Interesting perspective on that whole Flair/Perez controversy, as I've never heard his take on it. Al may've been a bit too...straightforward...w/mgmt, but I've also heard guys talk about how Flair buried guys behind their back to stop their momentum and protect his spot (especially during the Crockett yrs...Windham and Luger, to name two...the whole situation surrounding Garvin's title run). Can't blame Flair, necessarily, but it's easy to see how the stories got muddled quickly. Quick plug--watch Hannibal's interview w/Ronnie Garvin...awesome...

[@grawakendream8980]

You can instantly here why Perez didn't get to the top, especially in WWF. He's too much his own man. Too much integrity. What does he talk about All Japan? Couldn't find it

[@khalidalshakar5226]

He is a gentleman

[@tigerconway]

remember al perez down here in south tx when he was wrestling in the southwest championship

[@millyonair9225]

Nice guy.

[@GreggF65]

What a nice person really enjoyed the interview happy to be watching this again

[@jrbr549]

Wiki has him born in 1960, July 23. You're not telling me wiki is wrong are you? ;)

[@alfredhardin5431]

Thanks Hannibal

[@daviddamron5316]

U rule

[@denniswhite1317]

Sensational

[@q2rawgaming247]

WOW, Bombshell Tonight, did anyone notice how he says he don't care for Sting, due to him making fun of handicap kids when they left 😒😒

[@seanhartzell4223]

He has no reason to make that up but I find it hard to believe Sting would do that.

[@q2rawgaming247]

@@seanhartzell4223 Shocking indeed, it is difficult to see Sting acting in that manner 💯

[@katfeds6673]

Al is a dick, but he wouldn't make that up

[@q2rawgaming247]

@@katfeds6673 😆😆😆

[@agueybana5115]

So his parents were cuban?

[@kingquotesflow7752]

Who was the guy in the dressing room with Sting that Al wouldn't mention?

[@dewayneperry8395]

Dr. Death Steve Williams

[@tigerconway]

remember his matches with manny fernandez vs the sheephearders

[@riwrstlr23]

I'd step in the ring with him anytime. He could use me as a practice dummy

[@judithdiorio7798]

good guy.

[@delbertprince5302]

Like his opinion about ultimate warrior....

[@jonathancilla3954]

Who knows al from Ben Mallah

[@davidhamilton6994]

I was a fan of Perez. I think the WWE is butt stupid. They haven't done good wrestling since McMahon Sr.

[@albertotorres_1]

Is Al Perez Puertorican or Cuban?

[@kevincastle2088]

Hes cuban.

[@karenroberts8694]

He is NOT Cuban, that is 100% untrue! His mother and father were both immigrants directly from Spain! Miss Martha (his mother)?would be the first to correct this! I found out firsthand when Alan’s younger brother made the mistake of telling me that he was unsure of his heritage and guessing/ assuming that they were Cuban! He his self and entire family are at the tops of the most beautiful people inside and out that I have ever known or had the blessing of calling them friends 💕

[@marsaillecanty765]

Seth Rollins I am your father

[@jees4711]

I don't really buy his Black Scorpion explanation

[@DaringDarkwingDuck]

56:10 guess we should replace "how will XFL do?" with "how will AEW do?"

[@DaringDarkwingDuck]

@@CatsClaw44 One year later you're still stupid.

[@juancvaldez316]

he seems like a good guy. smh about the Sting story.

[@romeross1557]

I know right. Disappointed to hear that.

[@juancvaldez316]

@@romeross1557 very disappointing

[@cdd7012]

thought he was dead

[@chrischar9428]

Blech