Interview Highlights Shawn Daivari (a/k/a Sheik Abdul Bashir) discusses his recent move to TNA, working with Great Muta in Japan, and the possibility of a WWE return Aug 25, 2008 - 09:30 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing In Your Head radio with Shawn Daivari Hosts: Jack, OIB, Barbie Recap by Neal Jones Airs live Wednesdays from 8:00-10:00 p.m. (EST) Show available at InYourHead.com. Shawn Daivari opened the show by talking about his move from WWE to TNA. He said at first he questioned the move from time to time. He now says he no longer questions it. He knows that it was the best move for him at this point in his career. Daivari then discussed his time in Japan and the work that he was able to do with the Great Muta. Daivari stated, "It is very rare that they do much with an American on their first and second tour." A caller then asked about his relationship with Muhammed Hassan. "We still talk on a very regular basis, just not about wrestling." Barbie asked about any culture shock in Japan? "I am very good at adapting. I take instruction and direction very well," Daivari stated. "After the first couple of shows I got the hang of it." When asked about his character in Japan "It is completely different in Japan they do not have heat with the Middle East over there." When asked about a language barrier over in Japan Daivari sated, "It is more like an athletic contest in Japan, you know who leads and who follows." When asked about the X Cup, he said: "I thought it was a great way for me to get in the door at TNA. I am really happy with what they have planned for me. I think this character will follow with me. Whatever is exciting for the audience I will do." Jack asked about his involvement and say in his promos with TNA. "They are super receptive to my ideas," he said. "99 percent of the time I hit the key points but I make it my own." Jack asked about the six sided ring. "It has never thrown me off yet. Going off the ropes can be a little more difficult." When asked about Mick Foley he said: “I feel he was one of the best supporting characters in wrestling history." Daivari feels it would be great for TNA to have a knowledgeable veteran on the staff, and feels it would great for TNA from the office to the fans. When asked about advice for a future wrestler, he suggested, “Take advice from everyone and use what applies to you." When asked about a return to WWE “Always a chance for a possible return.” To hear the interview, head on over to www.inyourheadonline.com and remember to check out the show live every Wednesday 8pm EST where this week they’ll be joined by Tito Santana, and upcoming guests include Dawn Marie, Mike DiBiase and Blackjack Mulligan. You can also check out their three-year interview archive which guests such as Mick Foley, Bruno Sammartino, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Terry Funk, Goldberg, and Eric Bischoff. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY Interview Highlights Latest Twelve Articles Former WWE wrestler The Boogeyman explains why he was unable to appear as advertised at several independent shows, comments on whether he's headed to TNA Former WWE Champion Rob Van Dam talks about when he lost confidence in the new ECW, becoming WWE Champion, and said Vince McMahon "ripped his heart out" Tyler Black reveals how long he's committed to Ring of Honor, whether he feels he could hang in WWE, and the WrestleMania 26 weekend shows Former WWE wrestler Sim Snuka (a/k/a Deuce) comments on being released, whether he's interested in working for TNA Rob Van Dam comments on whether he's close to signing with TNA due to the arrival of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff UFC legend explains how WWE could make a run at UFC, whether he was bothered by Brock Lesnar's antics following UFC 100