EC3 Talks If TNA Will Be Around After September, Seth Rollins' Shout Out, His Streak Vs. Goldberg's

TNA World Heavyweight Champion EC3 was recently interviewed by The Phoenix New Times. Below are some highlights:

Seth Rollins giving him a shout out after EC3 won the TNA Championship:

"For him to do that... it was cool, because the way WWE handles social media and tries not to say anything else about any other [wrestling] company. You know, I got a lot of texts from a lot of those guys, but [Seth] went out on social media and said that. That meant a lot to me because we did both go through the [WWE developmental] system together and we have a ton of respect for each other and he's awesome. It was cool that he went out of his way to do that.

"You think about world champions ? he's WWE world heavyweight champion and I'm TNA world champion and I think that banter between the two of us is pretty special from a respect standpoint. It's between two hard-working professionals who fully respect where each other came from and the work ethic we both have to be represented by our respective companies."

If TNA handled his streak better than WCW handled Goldberg's:

"I think it's two completely separate entities. Goldberg was a monster babyface who ran through the competition, while EC3 is an entitled, smarmy kind of a jerk who lucked into a lot his [success] but has become battle-tested in the process and has solidified himself. But we're two different entities. He's a monster and I'm a champion that doesn't lose, but there's been some help along the way. I can hang, but sometimes I choose not to."

If TNA will be out of business after September:

"No. Why would I think that? We're internationally in so many markets. Domestically, do I know what the direct future holds? I have a pretty good idea, and I think we're going to be just fine. But people have been saying this company has been going out of business for 13 years and it continues to go. We're doing some of our best work now and the people doing it won't let it fail."

If he has a backup plan in case TNA goes under:

"Why do I need one? I just said no. TNA isn't going anywhere."

EC3 also discussed Kurt Angle not being at Slammiversary, Angle putting him over, if winning the TNA World title is vindication after being released by WWE, his winning streak, ROH and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.

Source: The Phoenix New Times